Amanda Peters

Amanda Peters – Editor

15+ years of experience. I edit poetry and prose to help authors' voices shine and let them tell the stories they're passionate about.

Overview

Note: As a professional editor, I do not support or endorse the use of Generative AI for the creation of art or writing.

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I have worked alongside Canadian publishing companies and independent authors since 2007, assisting authors with everything from early substantive edits to final proofreading before manuscripts are sent to print. It's been my honour and privilege to help talented Canadian authors put their works out into the world and share their unique voices with the reading public.

My editing services can help you produce text that is tight, clear, and highly readable to publishers and readers alike. My services can help shorten your production time and increase the quality of your end product through giving you the objective assessment that every document headed out for publication needs. I know how to help polish your text into the best version of itself for you and your readers; and if you choose to submit your work to a publisher, I also understand publishing standards and publishers’ expectations so I can help you and your work get noticed.

It's tough to keep an objective stance when you look over your own work; you've poured your blood, sweat, and tears into your manuscript, and that gives you a bias—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst. I'm here to offer you that outside opinion and help you see the little things you might have missed as well as the genius you might be taking for granted!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction LGBTQ Fiction Literary Fiction Poetry Science Fiction
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Certifications
  • Masters of Publishing from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Bachelors of English from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Work experience

Self-employed

Jul, 2010 — Present
As a freelance editor I offer the following services: - Substantive editing - Structural editing - Manuscript evaluation - Copyediting - Proofreading

Now or Never Publishing

Jul, 2007 — Aug, 2021 (about 14 years)
I assisted the Owner and Publisher of Now or Never Publishing, an independent publishing company based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with proofreading, copy editing, book cover design, mailing, and client relations for a little more than fourteen years.

Portfolio

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
The Night Drummer

Mason, Paul Nicholas

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Remote

Mackay, Colin

Copy Editing Proofreading
Random Acts of Vandalism

Blennerhassett, Patrick

Copy Editing Proofreading
PostApoc

Worth, Liz

Copy Editing Proofreading
Poplar Lake

Thompson, Ron

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
North of Here

Alexander, Philip David

Copy Editing Proofreading
Monument

Blennerhassett, Patrick

Copy Editing Proofreading
Johnny Kicker

Beal, Jeremy

Copy Editing Proofreading
NYANGA

Brown, Kent

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Hands of the Tyrants

Laverty, Micheal

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Hooked

Hetherington, Michael

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Halving the Orange

Hetherington, Michael

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Harshly Purring

Knox, Michael

Copy Editing Proofreading
Backspin

Crosby, Charles

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
All My Sins

Sneath, Daryl

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading

Amanda has 28 reviews

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Brian H.

Brian H.

Dec, 2024

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This is the first time working with an editor. Wasn't sure what to expect. Amanda did a fantastic job reviewing my materials and making suggestions that definitely improved the work.
Carrie H.

Carrie H.

Nov, 2024

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This is the first time I’ve had a manuscript professionally edited, so I didn’t really know what to expect. My dystopian novel is quite long so it’s a lot of work to analyze closely, but Amanda finished editing the manuscript much sooner than I expected. Plus, I was completely floored by how Aman...
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Priscilla S.

Priscilla S.

May, 2024

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I would highly recommend Amanda to everyone! She is indispensable to any project. In particular, to my poetry project in which she has helped edit thoroughly, as well as provided a lot of clarity and direction. Thank you, Amanda. I look forward to working with you again.
Amanda P.
Thank you very much for your kind words Priscilla! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in future!
Katherine P.

Katherine P.

Aug, 2025

Amanda was such a pleasure to work with. She was willing to work within my budget and timeline and responded to my brief promptly. One of the main reasons I chose to work with her was the thoroughness of her editing skills that she displayed in a sample edit prior to our collaboration. She follow...
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Amanda P.
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Hien T.

Hien T.

Mar, 2025

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Amanda. She has been incredibly helpful and responsive to all my requests, consistently exceeding my expectations. Her dedication and support have been invaluable, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration as I pursue my journey to becoming a publis...
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Amanda P.
Thank you very much for your kind words!

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