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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