Introduction

Once a book manuscript receives developmental approval, the Book Copy Editor conducts line-by-line linguistic and typographic polishing across the STEM, Fiction, and Humanities desks. This editor perfects grammar, style, continuity, and layout to produce the final, publication-ready edition ready for release.

Your role and responsibilities

• Conducts meticulous line editing and copy editing on approved manuscripts across the STEM, Fiction, and Humanities desks • Perfects grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence flow, vocabulary precision, and tonal cohesion • Verifies continuity details (character traits, timelines, settings in fiction; data, equations, citations in STEM; quotes and historical references in humanities) • Formats typesetting, chapter headings, front matter, acknowledgments, back matter, and interior layout for print and digital publishing • Prepares the finalized, publication-ready book file for official publishing and handoff to the marketing and production teams

Minimum Requirements

• Superb mastery of English grammar, sentence mechanics, and stylistic consistency (Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or MLA) • Relentless eye for line-level polish, typographical consistency, and layout aesthetics • Experience proofreading or copy editing long-form texts (manuscripts, book chapters, anthologies, or extended essays) • Ability to commit 3–5 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Editorial experience with a literary press, school magazine, or self-published book project • Familiarity with eBook formatting (EPUB, MOBI), desktop publishing, or PDF print layout • Broad vocabulary and genre familiarity across STEM, fiction, and humanities writing

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Book copy editing, Chicago Manual of Style, continuity verification, interior book typesetting, publication preparation.

Job Title Book Copy Editor – STEM, Fiction & Humanities

Job ID GYSJ-BK-CE-01

Location Remote

Work arrangement Remote

Area of work Books Publishing

Position Book Copy Editor

Book Copy Editor – STEM, Fiction & Humanities

Introduction

Your role and responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

GYSJ Recruitment Team