Book Editor | $80/hr | Remote

Senior Book Editors, Developmental Editors & Publishing Professionals. Remote AI Project We are seeking experienced Senior Book Editors, Developmental Editors, Acquisitions Editors, Executive Editors, Copy Editors, Line Editors, and Publishing Professionals to contribute to an advanced AI project focused on high-quality manuscript editing and editorial judgment. No prior AI experience is required. Deep editorial expertise, literary judgment, and experience working with professionally published books are what matter most. What You’ll Do Review and analyze fiction and nonfiction manuscriptsProvide developmental and structural editorial feedbackEvaluate narrative structure, pacing, clarity, and organizationReview author voice, tone, style, and consistencyPerform advanced line editing and copyeditingIdentify weaknesses in plot, characterization, argument, or narrative progressionEvaluate thematic continuity across long-form manuscriptsIdentify gaps, contradictions, repetitions, and structural problemsRecommend meaningful revisions while preserving the author's intended voiceReview manuscript positioning and potential audience fitEvaluate whether content aligns with genre and reader expectationsDraft detailed editorial letters, margin notes, and revision recommendationsCreate and refine editorial guidelines and quality standardsIdentify cases where edits are technically correct but weaken voice or meaningCollaborate asynchronously with project stakeholders and other editorial expertsCommunicate nuanced recommendations through both written and verbal channels Who Can Apply Relevant backgrounds include: Senior Book Editors, Book Editors, Developmental Editors, Executive Editors, Editorial Directors, Managing Editors, Senior Editors, and Commissioning Editors. We also welcome: Acquisitions Editors, Line Editors, Copy Editors, Substantive Editors, Structural Editors, Content Editors, Manuscript Editors, and Freelance Book Editors. Publishing backgrounds may include: Trade Publishing Editors, Literary Publishing Professionals, Academic Publishing Editors, Independent Publishing Professionals, Editorial Consultants, Publishing Consultants, and Editorial Freelancers. Literary backgrounds may include: Literary Editors, Literary Consultants, Book Doctors, Manuscript Consultants, Manuscript Evaluators, Literary Scouts, and Literary Agents with substantial editorial experience. Writing backgrounds may include: Published Authors, Novelists, Nonfiction Authors, Ghostwriters, Book Collaborators, and Professional Writers with extensive experience editing or developing other authors' manuscripts. Additional relevant backgrounds include: Editorial Project Managers, Publishing Managers, Content Directors, Editorial Leads, and Publishing Executives who remain closely involved in manuscript development. Requirements Extensive professional experience in book editing, developmental editing, publishing, manuscript development, or a closely related editorial roleSignificant experience editing professionally published booksExceptional command of written EnglishStrong understanding of grammar, syntax, literary style, and narrative structureAbility to provide sophisticated developmental and line-level feedbackStrong judgment across long-form contentAbility to identify subtle narrative and stylistic problemsAbility to preserve an author's voice while improving effectivenessExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work independently in a remote environmentComfortable providing and discussing nuanced editorial recommendations Preferred Background Senior editorial experience at a recognized publishing houseExperience working with prominent or established authorsEditorial involvement with bestselling booksEditorial involvement with award-winning or critically recognized booksExperience across multiple fiction or nonfiction genresExperience performing developmental editing and line editingExperience managing books from manuscript through publicationExperience writing detailed editorial lettersExperience with acquisitions or commissioningExperience leading editorial teamsExperience developing editorial standards or style guidelinesExperience reviewing work produced by other editorsExperience working directly with authors through multiple revision rounds This opportunity is ideal for senior editors who can read a manuscript and quickly understand what the author is trying to accomplish, where the manuscript succeeds, where the reader experience breaks down, and which revisions would create the greatest improvement without erasing the author's individual voice. We are a referral partner of the client