Book Acquisition Editor Needed
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
My indie publishing imprint is expanding its romance catalogue and I need experienced acquisition support to keep the pipeline full of market-worthy titles. The work centers on full-length books and will require a mix of editorial judgement, business acumen, and a keen eye for current romance trends on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
Here’s what the assignment covers:
• Reviewing submissions – screening queries, partials, and full manuscripts for voice, plot, and commercial appeal.
• Market research – tracking top-selling tropes, comparing comp titles, and presenting data-backed rationale for every acquisition.
• Contract negotiations – preparing or reviewing author agreements, advancing royalty terms, and ensuring rights are secured cleanly.
• KDP oversight – confirming metadata, pricing strategy, and launch timing so each accepted title is positioned for maximum visibility.
Deliverables include a weekly shortlist of recommended manuscripts with your editorial notes, a concise market report supporting each pick, and draft contract terms for approved authors. All work is done in Word or Google Docs with shared spreadsheets for tracking.
If you have a proven track record of spotting breakout romance fiction, negotiating fair deals, and steering titles through KDP, I look forward to collaborating.
Here’s what the assignment covers:
• Reviewing submissions – screening queries, partials, and full manuscripts for voice, plot, and commercial appeal.
• Market research – tracking top-selling tropes, comparing comp titles, and presenting data-backed rationale for every acquisition.
• Contract negotiations – preparing or reviewing author agreements, advancing royalty terms, and ensuring rights are secured cleanly.
• KDP oversight – confirming metadata, pricing strategy, and launch timing so each accepted title is positioned for maximum visibility.
Deliverables include a weekly shortlist of recommended manuscripts with your editorial notes, a concise market report supporting each pick, and draft contract terms for approved authors. All work is done in Word or Google Docs with shared spreadsheets for tracking.
If you have a proven track record of spotting breakout romance fiction, negotiating fair deals, and steering titles through KDP, I look forward to collaborating.