Developmental Editor – All Genres | Ongoing Freelance Collaboration
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Developmental Editor – All Genres | Ongoing Freelance Collaboration --- We're a self-publishing platform that helps authors bring their books to life, and we're looking for experienced Developmental Editors to join our growing network of publishing professionals. Our manuscripts span a wide range of genres — fiction, non-fiction, self-help, memoir, biography, and more — so we're looking for editors who are adaptable, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about helping authors shape their best work. What you'll be doing: - Evaluate manuscripts for structure, narrative flow, argumentation, pacing, and overall coherence - Provide in-depth editorial feedback through comprehensive editorial letters and/or inline comments - Identify gaps in content, inconsistencies in character or logic, and areas where the author's vision isn't fully realized - Collaborate professionally with authors who range from first-time writers to experienced self-publishers - Deliver feedback that is constructive, specific, and actionable What we're looking for: - Proven experience in developmental editing (please include samples or a portfolio) - Ability to work across multiple genres — fiction and non-fiction both welcome - Excellent written English (native or near-native level required) - Familiarity with self-publishing processes is a strong plus - Reliable turnaround times and clear communication throughout the project - Experience working with Word documents and Track Changes What we offer: - Ongoing collaboration — this is not a one-off gig - Clear briefs and well-organized manuscript handoffs - A professional, structured workflow with a dedicated point of contact - Competitive rates based on manuscript length and complexity To apply, please answer the following: 1. What genres do you have the most experience editing, and which do you feel most confident with? 2. Describe your developmental editing process briefly — what do you look for first when you open a new manuscript? 3. Please share links to your portfolio or 1–2 relevant work samples. We look forward to building a long-term working relationship with the right editors. If you take pride in helping authors find the heart of their story — let's talk.
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- ExpertExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
Activity on this job
- Proposals:20 to 50
- Last viewed by client:6 days ago
- Hires:2
- Interviewing:0
- Invites sent:0
- Unanswered invites:0
About the client
- IsraelHertzeliya1:50 AM
- $1M total spent197 hires, 106 active
- 30,438 hours
- Media & EntertainmentMid-sized company (10-99 people)
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