Freelance Book Editor/Coach

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The role

“Four years since I began editing on Reedsy, and it has been the greatest gift of my professional career.” — Nicole F., Reedsy editor

We are seeking talented editors to join our fast-growing community of top talent in the publishing industry. Reedsy's vetted group of freelancers has worked with bestselling authors like Stephen King, Suzane Collins (The Hunger Games), E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey), or James Clear (Atomic Habits).

As a Reedsy editor, you will work 1-on-1 with talented authors in the genres of your interest (fiction and nonfiction), helping them along in their path to publishing their stories. You will select the projects you want to work on and determine your own rates and availability. Our selection requirements are:

• 3+ years of editing experience. We are looking for editors with expertise in any of these services: editorial assessment, developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, query letter review, and book coaching.

• Experience working with recognized publishers in your niche.

• A portfolio with at least 5 published books that are well-reviewed.

Experience working for a renowned publishing company or a history of high-quality work with a bestselling author/book will be positively valued.

About us

Reedsy is a community of over 1,000,000 authors and 4,000 freelance publishing professionals who create high-quality and beautiful books. We help authors find and work with the best experts in the industry: from editors to designers, marketers, translators, and ghostwriters.

How to apply

To apply, please create and submit a profile on our website through the "Get started" button. We recommend that you follow the 7 tips in this article to create a great profile that portrays you and your work in its best light. Good luck!