Remote Book Editor: Manuscript & Narrative Architect

Crossing Hurdles; South Africa; À distance; ZAR 360 000 - 580 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced editorial professional to review and enhance manuscripts, focusing on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment. You will provide detailed feedback, perform advanced line editing and copyediting, and help shape editorial guidelines for AI-related projects.

The role requires leading editorial work on high-profile books, delivering incisive feedback across genres, and collaborating with authors and project teams in a remote, tech-enabled

Qualifications

• Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors.
• Editorial leadership on award-winning books is a plus.
• Exceptional command of English language, grammar, and literary style.
• Proven ability to deliver incisive, nuanced editorial feedback across genres and formats.
• Strong collaboration skills with written and verbal communication.

Responsabilités

• Review and enhance manuscripts focusing on clarity, structure, voice, and market alignment.
• Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform advanced line editing and copyediting.
• Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or opportunities in plot, character development, and themes.
• Draft and polish editorial commentary; ensure feedback is constructive and industry-aligned.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate edits and recommendations effectively.
• Support quality control by reviewing AI-generated editorial work for accuracy and style.

Connaissances

Editing leadership

Line editing

Copyediting

Editorial feedback

Story analysis

Description du poste

Crossing Hurdles is seeking an experienced editorial professional to review and enhance manuscripts, focusing on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment. You will provide detailed feedback, perform advanced line editing and copyediting, and help shape editorial guidelines for AI-related projects.

The role requires leading editorial work on high-profile books, delivering incisive feedback across genres, and collaborating with authors and project teams in a remote, tech-enabled