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Freelance Line Editor

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include editing word-by-word that tightens problematic areas in continuity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style, including formatting.  A line editor’s job is not to perform content edits related to plot, but may include minor structural editing.

•    Read and perform edits for continuity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting, following Coffee and Cream Guidelines on all assigned manuscripts.
•    Corresponds to content editor regarding timeline to ensure editorial deadline is met.
•    Must work closely with content editor and proof reader.
•    Provide weekly updates on work status and pending edits

Requirements:
•    3 to 5  years of prior experience as a line editor required.
•    Fluent in written and spoken English (U.S.) is a must.
•    Experience in the romance publishing industry.
•    Ability to work independently and in collaboration with authors and editorial staff.
•    Excellent organizational skills.
•    Excellent communication skills, written and verbal is a must
•    Proficient and access to Microsoft Word 2007 or later.
•    Ability to work remotely and have access to the Internet.
•    Experience with and access to the Chicago Manual of Style 15th edition or higher
•    Background in communication or journalism is a plus.

To Apply:

•    Email to Elizabeth AT coffeeandcreampublishing.com your resume and cover letter
•    Please include your compensation rates.


Freelance Proof Reader

Job Summary:

Responsibilities include performing a final read through of the manuscript, checking for any oversights in continuity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style, including formatting.   A proofreader’s job is not to perform content edits, edits related to plot points.

•    Review assigned final manuscript for continuity, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
•    Correspond with content editor regarding timeline to ensure editorial deadline is met.
•   Ability to work closely with the content editor and line editor.
•   Provide weekly updates on work status and pending jobs

Requirements:
•    2 to 3 years of prior experience as a proof reader required.
•    Fluent in written and spoken English (U.S.) is a must.
•    Experience in the romance publishing industry.
•    Ability to work independently and in collaboration with authors and editorial staff.
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    Excellent communication skills, written and verbal is a must
•    Proficient and access to Microsoft Word 2007 or later.
•    Ability to work remotely and have access to the Internet.
•    Experience with and access to the Chicago Manual of Style 15th edition or higher
•    Background in communication or journalism is a plus.

To Apply:
•    Email to Elizabeth AT coffeeandcreampublishing.com your resume and cover letter.
•    Please include your compensation rates.