Freelance Editor & Ghostwriter

Freelance Editor & Ghostwriter—Ziora Publishing About the job Ziora Publishing is a new, global publishing house built around one idea: every story deserves a place in the world, and every person deserves to feel safe, seen, and heard. We publish inspirational and devotional writing, memoirs, poetry, and stories that speak to faith, hope, and meaning for readers and authors across cultures and communities. We're just getting started, and we're looking for freelance editors and ghostwriters who want to help shape that foundation with us. This is a project-based freelance opportunity, not a salaried role, and we're upfront that we're a young company. What we can offer instead is real creative involvement, a growing catalog of work, and the potential to build a long-term working relationship as Ziora scales. What you'll do • Edit and refine manuscripts (developmental, line, or copyediting depending on the project) so they read as clear, polished, and true to the author's voice • Ghostwrite or co-write manuscripts based on author interviews, notes, or partial drafts, matching tone and intent • Collaborate directly with authors and our editorial team to shape voice, structure, and pacing • Proofread final drafts for grammar, consistency, and formatting ahead of publication • Take on assignments across genres, including devotionals, memoir, poetry, and inspirational nonfiction What you'll bring • Proven experience editing or ghostwriting books or long-form manuscripts (writing samples or a portfolio required) • Strong command of written English, grammar, and structure • Ability to adapt tone and voice to different authors and genres • Comfort giving and receiving editorial feedback • Ideally, reliable availability of at least 20 hours per week to take on assignments • A laptop and your own equipment for remote work • Self-motivated and able to manage deadlines independently Compensation & engagement terms • This is a freelance, independent contractor engagement, not employment with Ziora Publishing • Pay is project-based and negotiated per assignment based on scope, manuscript length, and turnaround time; there is no fixed salary • As a new company, our current project volume and budgets are modest, but they're expected to grow, and early collaborators will have the opportunity to grow their rates and workload alongside us • You'll set your own working hours and methods; the 20-hour weekly availability above reflects the capacity we're looking for, not a fixed schedule we'll dictate • Freelancers are responsible for their own taxes, equipment, and work location, in accordance with the laws of their country of residence How to apply Email admin@ziorapublishing.com with: • Your current availability • Your rates (per word, per hour, or per project, whichever you prefer to quote) • Your resume • A short cover letter telling us why you'd be a good fit for Ziora Ziora Publishing welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to fair, non-discriminatory hiring practices.