Freelance Book Editor

“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 have worked with bestselling authors like Stephen King, Suzane Collins (The Hunger Games), E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey), or James Clear (Atomic Habits).

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.