This Publishing Company Is Looking for a Work-from-Home Editor of Children’s Books

If you’re into books, you know full well that children’s literature is a universe of its own.

Writing for a young audience isn’t as simple as it seems. There are so many factors in play here: word choice and other stylistic decisions, integration of social issues, age-appropriate characters and plotlines, and so on.

The bottom line is that writing for this demographic is anything but effortless. In fact, the process of producing children’s literature is as intricate as it gets.

Would you happen to have a strong affinity for children’s books? If so, we’ve found a great work-from-home opportunity for you!

Lonely Planet Kids is looking for an editor of children’s books, more specifically, one who can work under remote arrangements. Share your passion for molding young minds by scooping up this job!

More on Lonely Planet Kids

If the name of this publisher rings a bell, it’s because you’ve probably heard of it in another popular context. Lonely Planet is one of the biggest names in travel literature. Since its inception in 1973, Lonely Planet has printed around 150 million books for its worldwide audience.

Lonely Planet came into existence because of—what else—a really long trip. Tony and Maureen Wheeler, a couple based in London, drove a minivan from their home base all the way to Afghanistan. Afterward, they traversed Asia and reached their ultimate destination: Sydney. 

During their time Down Under, Tony and Maureen fielded a bunch of questions regarding their journey. As they moved from one compelling conversation to another, the couple jotted down notes about their odyssey. Those notes would then evolve into a published book (Across Asia on the Cheap) that sold 1,500 copies in its first week.

That was just the start. Since the release of Across Asia on the Cheap, the Wheelers have carved their own niche in the travel literature industry. As their Lonely Planet imprint blew up, it was only natural that they would branch into other ventures, such as travel books for kids.

With the release of The Travel Book in 2011, Lonely Planet dove headfirst into the market for children’s literature. Its rich catalog consists of well-crafted books that cultivate children’s passion for the diversity of world culture.

There are currently more than 180 titles in the Lonely Planet Kids catalog. These include Explorapedia: Amazing Explorers of the World, How Everything Works, and The Incredible Cabinet of Wonders.

Interesting titles, wouldn’t you agree? Well, you’ll have more than your fill of exciting children’s texts if you join the Lonely Planet Kids team as an editor.

What can you expect from this job?

To qualify as a work-from-home editor of children’s books for Lonely Planet Kids, you need to have the following:

• Experience as an editor of children’s books (particularly in the nonfiction category)
• Knowledge of the processes in the publishing industry
• Creativity, flexibility, and entrepreneurial savvy
• Strong research and multitasking skills
• A genuine passion for travel

Here is a taste of the responsibilities that you’ll be expected to shoulder in this role:

• Conceptualize and execute nonfiction titles for children
• Come up with strong sales materials that would boost the distribution of these titles
• Coordinate with the sales and marketing teams to hash out matters of cost control and productivity
• Conduct quality assurance and monitor the delivery of print products
• Work closely with the production editor to ensure that every step of the production process—all the way to delivery—is on schedule

Expect your annual pay to be in the $55,000 to $84,000 range. Perks offered by Lonely Planet Kids include health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and an employee assistance program.

Ready to make a difference in young lives? Click here to get started on your application!