Freelance Copy-Editor & Proofreader (Ongoing Work, Priced Per 1,000 Words)

Overview We are a UK-based independent publishing house seeking experienced freelance copy-editors and proofreaders to join our editorial roster for ongoing work across fiction and nonfiction manuscripts. Projects will be assigned on a rolling basis and priced per 1,000 words, not hourly. If your rates fall outside of the pricing guidelines listed below, please do not apply. ⸻ Required Editorial Services 1. Copy-Editing (with tracked changes) In this service, you must: • Fully edit manuscripts for grammar, flow, clarity, sentence structure and word choice • Maintain author voice and genre expectations • Provide a short Style Sheet detailing edits made and explaining changes • Price must fall within: • Fiction – $3 per 1,000 words • Nonfiction – $4 per 1,000 words (Typical total expectation: approx. $5 per 1,000 words once fees and style sheet included) 2. Proofreading • Typos, punctuation, minor grammar and formatting issues only (light correction) • Must be performed using Track Changes • Two pricing tiers: • $1.25 per 1,000 words – for manuscripts you have already copy-edited • $2.50 per 1,000 words – for manuscripts you have not previously edited ⸻ Ideal Candidate • Proven editorial experience in fiction and/or nonfiction (please specify) • Meticulous attention to detail and excellent written English • Ability to follow style guides and work collaboratively with our project managers • Comfortable working to deadlines and providing regular project updates • Familiarity with MS Word Track Changes is essential ⸻ Application Instructions Please include the following in your proposal: 1. Brief overview of your editing background and genre specialisms 2. Confirmation that your rates exactly match our requirements above 3. Two to three editorial samples or links to your portfolio ⸻ Note: This is ongoing work for suitable candidates. We pay promptly and value long-term relationships, but we only wish to hear from editors whose pricing aligns precisely with the above. ⸻ Apply tot his job