Senior Book Editor

Senior Book Editor [$80 - $120/hour]
Role Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and enhance book manuscripts with an emphasis on clarity, narrative structure, voice, and market alignment
Provide detailed editorial feedback and perform advanced line editing, copyediting, and content restructuring as needed
Identify inconsistencies, gaps, or opportunities for improvement in plot, character development, and thematic continuity
Contribute to the creation of editorial guidelines and best practices to inform AI model development
Draft, revise, and polish editorial commentary, ensuring feedback is constructive, actionable, and aligned with high industry standards
Collaborate with project stakeholders by participating in written and verbal discussions to communicate edits and recommendations effectively
Support ongoing quality control by reviewing and refining AI-generated editorial work for accuracy and style
Good Candidature
Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors
Editorial leadership on books that have achieved notable recognition (e.g., New York Times bestsellers or award-winning titles) is a significant plus
Exceptional command of the English language, grammar, and literary style
Proven ability to deliver incisive, nuanced editorial feedback across genres and formats
Strong collaboration skills with a passion for both written and verbal communication
Comfort working in a remote, tech-enabled environment and adapting to evolving project needs
US-based contributors are preferred, though highly qualified professionals from other locations will be considered

Work arrangement
Yes