Work with us
If you're passionate about history and historical fiction and want to be part of a growing business, then we would love to hear from you. Specific opportunities are listed below. All positions are offered on a freelance basis unless otherwise stated.
To enquire about a position, email jobs@thehistoryquill.com.
Freelance group coaching tutor
The History Quill is looking for a freelance creative writing tutor to lead a group of students through our next round of group coaching, starting 1 October and lasting for six months. They should be an experienced writing tutor with strong critiquing skills.
Core responsibilities
- Completing 4–8 critiques a month, each involving reading a participant's submission (1,000–5,000 words) and producing a 1–2 page written report on its strengths and opportunities, along with margin comments on the submission itself.
- Hosting one 60-minute live group Q&A each month.
- Carrying out a 60-minute 1:1 coaching call with any participant who requests one at the end of the six months. These calls will take place throughout April 2027.
Learn more about our group coaching programme here.
Competencies and experience
- Expertise in creative writing, specifically historical fiction.
- Strong critiquing and feedback skills, with the ability to give clear, constructive, actionable guidance.
- Strong organisational skills, allowing you to keep track of participants and deadlines.
Compensation
This is a freelance role, paid per task:
- £100 per critique
- £45 per live Q&A
- £45 per coaching call
Time commitment
The coaching round runs for six months, from 1 October to end of March 2027, with wrap-up coaching calls taking place in April 2027. Monthly time commitment will vary depending on how many students there are in your group and whether they are on the standard tier (one tutor critique every three months) or enhanced tier (a tutor critique every month). Each critique should take two to three hours to complete.
Other requirements
This is a remote position, but candidates must be resident in the UK.
Application details
Applicants must submit a CV and cover note to Rachel Russell at jobs@thehistoryquill.com. The cover note should outline your relevant experience for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to take a short test.
The application deadline is 31 July 2026, 11:59PM BST.
Freelance content editor
We are looking for a freelance content editor with a specialist interest in prehistory and/or ancient history. We're well covered for other historical eras, so we're only able to consider applicants with genuine interest in these periods.
Core responsibilities
You will be working on content edits (structural reports or editor's reports) for our authors, delivering frank, constructive feedback to help take their novels to the next level.
Learn more about our content editing here.
Competencies and experience
This role is suitable for people with experience as a fiction content editor, who have a particular interest or expertise in prehistory and/or ancient history. You’ll need to understand historical fiction inside out, and be comfortable providing expert advice to authors on topics including plot, pacing, characterisation, setting and authenticity, structure, and writing style.
Compensation
Our competitive rates of pay are calculated based on the word count of the novel in question and the type of report conducted. A full fee table will be shared with shortlisted candidates and is available on request.
Other requirements
This is a remote position, but candidates must be resident in the UK.
Application details
To apply, please send your cover note and CV to Rachel Russell at jobs@thehistoryquill.com. The cover note should outline your relevant experience for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to take a short test.
The application deadline is 31 July 2026, 11:59PM BST.