Remote Senior Book Editor: Manuscript Mastery

Appsierra Group; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive pay

Job summary

Appsierra Group seeks a Senior Book Editor for a remote, contractor-style engagement in the United States. The role emphasizes advanced editing, manuscript evaluation, and high-quality editorial feedback to align manuscripts with market needs.

Candidates should have extensive experience editing published books or manuscripts, a strong command of English grammar, and a track record of delivering precise, actionable guidance. Remote collaboration and independent work are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience editing published books or manuscripts.
• Strong command of English grammar, syntax, literary style, and editorial conventions.
• Ability to provide nuanced and incisive editorial feedback.
• Experience with manuscript editing, line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze book manuscripts for clarity, narrative structure, voice, literary style, and market alignment.
• Perform advanced line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen plot, character development, pacing, and thematic continuity.
• Provide detailed, constructive, and actionable editorial feedback.
• Review writing for grammar, syntax, consistency, tone, and overall editorial quality.
• Apply sound editorial judgment across different genres and manuscript formats.
• Draft, revise, and polish editorial commentary and recommendations.

Skills

Extensive editing experience

Strong English grammar

Editorial feedback

Remote collaboration

Manuscript assessment

Job description

Appsierra Group seeks a Senior Book Editor for a remote, contractor-style engagement in the United States. The role emphasizes advanced editing, manuscript evaluation, and high-quality editorial feedback to align manuscripts with market needs.

Candidates should have extensive experience editing published books or manuscripts, a strong command of English grammar, and a track record of delivering precise, actionable guidance. Remote collaboration and independent work are valued traits.