Freelance Book Editor

Join Reedsy: Elevate Your Career as a Top Freelance Book Editor

Are you an experienced and passionate editor with a track record of transforming manuscripts into polished, impactful books? Do you dream of collaborating with authors who aspire to the highest standards? Reedsy invites you to become part of our exclusive, fast-growing community of world-class publishing professionals.

Our curated marketplace connects authors with elite freelancers who have honed their craft on bestselling titles and with acclaimed authors. Imagine joining a network where peers have contributed to works by names like Stephen King, Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games), E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey), and Adam Grant (Originals). This is your opportunity to work alongside the best and take your freelance editing career to new heights.

What We’re Looking For: Your Profile

We are seeking editors who meet a high standard of excellence to maintain the quality our authors expect. Our rigorous selection process identifies professionals with proven expertise and a significant impact on published works. To be considered, you should demonstrate:

• Extensive Editing Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of professional editing experience is essential.
• Traditional Publishing Background: Significant experience working with or for traditional publishers is highly valued.
• Published Successes: Documented involvement in editing at least 5 published books that are readily available and well-regarded (e.g., on platforms like Amazon, Google Play, or Apple Books).
• Renowned Work History: Previous experience with a renowned publishing company or a history of producing high-quality work on bestselling books or with bestselling authors will significantly strengthen your application.

Why Become a Reedsy Editor? Unlock Your Potential

Joining Reedsy means gaining unparalleled control and flexibility over your professional life. We empower our editors to work on projects they love, on their own terms:

• Control Your Workload: Accept only the projects that excite you and fit your schedule.
• Specialize in Your Niche: Choose the genres and subjects you are passionate about and want to receive requests for.
• Set Your Rates: Determine your own pricing for your valuable services.
• Work Remotely: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the world – we are a fully remote company.
• Offer Diverse Services: Provide the specific author services you excel in, including:
  • Editorial Assessment
  • Developmental Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading
  • Query Letter Review

About Reedsy: Our Community & Mission

Reedsy is a vibrant ecosystem dedicated to empowering authors to create and market exceptional independent books. We are a global community exceeding 1,000,000 authors and freelance publishing professionals, built to connect writers with the top talent they need across editing, design, and marketing.

Learn more about our platform and mission at reedsy.com.

Curious about our remote culture? Read about one of our co-founders working from the Alps here: businessinsider.com/i-live-and-work-in-my-car-heres-how-2018-5. Discover the origins of our marketplace here: starterstory.com/book-publishing-services-marketplace.

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