Book Editor | Remote

Position: Senior Book Editor
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80 - $120/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week
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.
Requirements
Extensive experience editing published books for recognized publishing houses or prominent authors.
Editorial leadership on books that have achieved notable recognition 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.
Application Process
Easy Apply on LinkedIn
Check email for next steps
Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage

Work arrangement
Yes