Freelance Copy & Developmental Editor

Publishers Marketplace; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Reedsy is seeking diverse editors and coaches to join our community of publishing professionals. You will work one-on-one with authors, across fiction or non-fiction, setting own rates and availability, with contracts and payments handled automatically.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality edits, understanding client needs, and guiding authors through the editing process with industry knowledge and market awareness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional full-time editing experience.
• Experience working for a traditional publisher.
• Demonstrated experience on at least 5 published books that are well reviewed (and available on Amazon, Google Play or Apple Books).

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with authors in fiction or non-fiction.
• Set and manage your own rates and availability.
• Reedsy handles contracts and payments so you can focus on editing.

Skills

Editing experience

Traditional publishing

Book publication track

Job description

Reedsy is seeking diverse editors and coaches to join our community of publishing professionals. You will work one-on-one with authors, across fiction or non-fiction, setting own rates and availability, with contracts and payments handled automatically.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality edits, understanding client needs, and guiding authors through the editing process with industry knowledge and market awareness.