Fiction Editor

SCARSDALE PUBLISHING, LTD; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A publishing company is seeking an experienced fiction editor to work remotely on ongoing projects. The role involves collaborating with authors, managing editorial schedules, and adhering to the Chicago Manual of Style. Ideal candidates will have strong editing skills and experience in novel-length genre fiction. This is a contract position.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in editing novel-length genre fiction.
• Content and developmental editing experience are a must.
• Courses/education in creative writing technique are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with authors to develop books/series toward publication.
• Maintain and coordinate editorial schedule with authors and Managing Editor.
• Work closely with design to coordinate for publication.

Skills

Experience in editing novel-length genre fiction

Proficiency in Word/track changes

Content and developmental editing experience

Education

Courses in creative writing technique

Job description

Scarsdale Publishing seeks an experienced fiction editor for ongoing projects. Editor must be a self-starter who can work remotely and meet deadlines. Must have experience in editing novel-length genre fiction. Content and developmental editing experience are a must. Courses/education in creative writing technique are a plus. Proofreading is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Work with authors to develop books/series toward publication
• Maintain and coordinate editorial schedule with authors and Managing Editor
• Be proficient in Word/track changes
• Work closely with design to coordinate for publication
• Use Chicago Manual of Style as style guide

Location: Editor will work remotely. This is a contract position.

To Apply: Interested applicants may send a cover letter and resume to Sharona Wilhelm at [e-mail]