Editor/Ghostwriter (Middle Grade Novel)
Editor & Ghostwriter – Middle Grade Fantasy Novel (50,000 Words)
We are seeking an experienced Editor & Ghostwriter to refine, strengthen, and contribute to the final draft of a completed 50,000-word middle grade fantasy novel. The manuscript is fully drafted and requires some developmental editing, line editing, and selective ghostwriting to elevate pacing, voice consistency, character development, and overall narrative cohesion.
This is a collaborative role requiring creativity, strong editorial judgment, and a deep understanding of the middle grade fantasy market.
Key Responsibilities:
Developmental Editing: Evaluate and enhance plot structure, pacing, and narrative arc
Strengthen character development and emotional depth
Ensure world-building is immersive, clear, and age-appropriate
Identify and resolve inconsistencies, plot holes, and structural weaknesses
Line Editing
Improve sentence flow, clarity, and tone
Maintain consistent voice and style throughout
Enhance dialogue authenticity and readability
Adjust language to align with middle grade readership (ages 8–12)
Ghostwriting Contributions
Rewrite selected scenes for impact and clarity
Expand underdeveloped sections where necessary
Refine key emotional beats and action sequences
Collaborate closely with the author to preserve creative vision
Qualifications:
Proven experience editing and/or ghostwriting middle grade fiction
Strong understanding of current middle grade fantasy trends and market expectations
Ability to maintain an established author voice while elevating quality
Excellent storytelling instincts and structural awareness
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience preparing manuscripts for submission or publication preferred
Deliverables
Fully edited and revised manuscript (approx. 50,000 words)
Track changes version and clean final draft
Editorial summary outlining major revisions and recommendations
Ideal Candidate
You are passionate about middle grade fantasy, understand the emotional and imaginative world of young readers, and can seamlessly blend editorial precision with creative contribution. You bring both technical expertise and storytelling artistry to the revision process.
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We are seeking an experienced Editor & Ghostwriter to refine, strengthen, and contribute to the final draft of a completed 50,000-word middle grade fantasy novel. The manuscript is fully drafted and requires some developmental editing, line editing, and selective ghostwriting to elevate pacing, voice consistency, character development, and overall narrative cohesion.
This is a collaborative role requiring creativity, strong editorial judgment, and a deep understanding of the middle grade fantasy market.
Key Responsibilities:
Developmental Editing: Evaluate and enhance plot structure, pacing, and narrative arc
Strengthen character development and emotional depth
Ensure world-building is immersive, clear, and age-appropriate
Identify and resolve inconsistencies, plot holes, and structural weaknesses
Line Editing
Improve sentence flow, clarity, and tone
Maintain consistent voice and style throughout
Enhance dialogue authenticity and readability
Adjust language to align with middle grade readership (ages 8–12)
Ghostwriting Contributions
Rewrite selected scenes for impact and clarity
Expand underdeveloped sections where necessary
Refine key emotional beats and action sequences
Collaborate closely with the author to preserve creative vision
Qualifications:
Proven experience editing and/or ghostwriting middle grade fiction
Strong understanding of current middle grade fantasy trends and market expectations
Ability to maintain an established author voice while elevating quality
Excellent storytelling instincts and structural awareness
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience preparing manuscripts for submission or publication preferred
Deliverables
Fully edited and revised manuscript (approx. 50,000 words)
Track changes version and clean final draft
Editorial summary outlining major revisions and recommendations
Ideal Candidate
You are passionate about middle grade fantasy, understand the emotional and imaginative world of young readers, and can seamlessly blend editorial precision with creative contribution. You bring both technical expertise and storytelling artistry to the revision process.
Apply Now
Apply Now