YA Book Editor / Story Development Assistant for Sci-Fi Series

I am looking for a talented book editor and story development assistant based in the Philippines to help me finish and prepare a YA/adult crossover sci-fi series for self-publishing.

The first four books are already about 50–75% written. I need help moving them from draft form to finished manuscripts ready for publication. This may begin as part-time or project-based work, with the possibility of becoming full-time after the books move closer to press.

The series is about two twin worlds and the different choices each world makes. It is written for young readers and adult crossover readers, especially girls and young women around the world: White, Beige, Tan, Brown, and Black. The story is about survival, leadership, love, grief, courage, women, children, power, and hope.

This is not just proofreading. I need someone who can help with story, structure, clarity, and finishing.

Responsibilities may include:

Reading chapters and giving clear feedback

Helping organize scenes, chapters, and book structure

Pointing out where YA readers may get confused

Giving input on pacing, character, clarity, and emotional flow

Helping shape final chapters

Tracking continuity across the first four books

Helping prepare manuscripts for self-publishing

Researching translation options for at least six languages

Researching publishing, formatting, and international distribution outlets

Protecting the author’s voice while making the books stronger

The ideal candidate:

Has excellent English reading and editing skills

Has experience with fiction, YA, sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, or long-form writing

Understands what keeps young readers interested

Can give honest but kind feedback

Can help with structure, not just grammar

Is organized, reliable, and comfortable with a large creative project

Has helped writers, authors, students, or creators finish written work

Can do online research for self-publishing, translation, and global book markets

A marketing expert may be hired later. For now, this role is focused on editing, structure, completion, self-publishing preparation, and translation research.

To apply, please send:

A short introduction

Your editing, writing, or publishing experience

Any books, manuscripts, blogs, or creative projects you have helped with

Your experience with YA, sci-fi, fantasy, or multicultural stories

Your hourly rate or project rate

Your weekly availability

Writing samples and a short editing exercise may be requested during the second interview.

I am looking for someone thoughtful, honest, organized, and creative who can become a trusted partner in helping bring this series to readers around the world.