Join Our Team as an Editor!

We’re looking for talented and detail-oriented editors to join our team on a freelance basis. As a KHB Publishing editor, you’ll work closely with our authors to refine manuscripts and ensure high-quality content across a variety of projects. If you’re passionate about storytelling and can meet deadlines, we’d love to see your skills in action! Please submit a sample of your work and answer the application questions below to be considered for our team.

Job Title: Freelance Book Editor
Company: KHB Publishing, LLC
Location: Remote
Job Type: Freelance (1099)
Compensation: Please share your compensation expectations per project during our initial interview. As a new and growing company, we want to ensure that our offers are competitive and fair for everyone.

About Us:
KHB Publishing is developing a team of multi-talented professionals to work regularly as remote freelancers to collaborate with us on a variety of exciting book projects for our clients who are authors.

We seek talented book editors who will work on a project basis to handle the following:

Editorial Assessment
Developmental Editing
Conceptual Editing
Line Editing
Copy Editing
Collaborate with authors and proofreaders to bring stories and ideas to life through your editing skills
Work on a range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, how-to, children’s literature and cookbooks.

Necessary Skills and Capabilities:

A strong portfolio showcasing your versatility and techniques in editing
Experience in editing books
The ability to meet deadlines and work independently while maintaining clear communication with the KHB Publishing team

Why Work with Us?

KHB Publishing values creativity and collaboration. We are dedicated to producing high-quality books, and as an editor, you will have the chance to contribute your unique artistic voice to projects that resonate with readers. This is a flexible, freelance role with opportunities for long-term engagement as we continue to expand our list of publications. We want to grow together!

How to Apply: To apply, please visit www.khbpublishing.com/editor-application and complete the submission form. Be sure to include your resume, a brief cover letter, and examples of previous editing work or a portfolio.

We look forward to hearing from you and discovering how you can become a valuable member of our multi-faceted publishing team.

Applicant Info

First Name

Last Name

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Have you edited for or worked with a publishing company before?

Yes

What types of books or genres have you edited before? Are there specific genres you prefer or are more experienced in?

What’s an example of a manuscript you edited that required significant developmental changes? How did you approach that project?

How do you handle editing different writing styles while maintaining the author’s unique voice?

Can you describe a time when an author disagreed with your feedback or suggested changes? How did you handle the situation?

How do you maintain a balance between correcting technical issues (grammar, punctuation, etc.) and improving the overall flow or tone of a manuscript?

This position is freelance and will start on an as-needed basis. How do you handle freelance projects, and what keeps you motivated in that work style?

What attracted you to working with KHB Publishing, and what do you hope to bring to our team?

As our company grows, we’re looking for editors who can evolve with us. How do you see yourself growing as an editor over the next few years?

If you have an online portfolio where we can review your work, please provide the link below. This could be a website, professional platform, or freelance marketplace showcasing your editing projects. You may include links to sites like Reedsy, Upwork, LinkedIn, or any other platform that highlights your editorial experience.

When are you available for a preliminary interview?

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