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: Experienced Fantasy Ghostwriter & Developmental Editor Needed for First-Time Author - Contract to Hire

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-24
Title: Experienced Fantasy Ghostwriter & Developmental Editor Needed for First-Time Author Job Description: We are seeking a talented creative writer / ghostwriter with strong developmental editing skills to collaborate with a first-time author on a fantasy novel set in modern times. This is not a typing or transcription project. The manuscript is partially handwritten and partially typed (Google Docs). The author is looking for professional editorial support and creative collaboration to help complete and refine the book. Project Scope: •Review and edit the existing manuscript (Google Docs) • Provide developmental editing and creative feedback • Expand and write remaining portions of the story while maintaining tone and narrative consistency • Ensure strong pacing, clarity, character development, and story continuity • Perform final proofreading and polishing of the completed manuscript Ideal Candidate: • Experienced fiction ghostwriter, preferably with fantasy genre expertise • Strong background in developmental editing • Proven experience working with authors (first-time authors preferred) • Comfortable working from partial drafts and handwritten notes • Native or near-native English proficiency • Collaborative and open to multiple revision/feedback rounds • Able to match and maintain an author’s voice To Apply: Please include: • Relevant samples of fantasy fiction you’ve written or edited • A brief description of your developmental editing experience • Your estimated timeline for a 60,000–80,000 word novel • Your rate (hourly or fixed project-based) We’re looking for someone passionate about storytelling who can help shape this manuscript into a compelling, polished fantasy novel. We look forward to reviewing your proposals! ________________________________________ Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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