Ceileigh Mangalam

Ceileigh Mangalam – Editor

Vancouver-based freelance editor of contemporary fiction, sci fi, and fantasy.

Overview

Hi there! I'm Ceileigh and I've been a freelance editor in Vancouver for ten years. I specialize in structural and developmental editing for contemporary fiction, thrillers, and fantasy. Whether you need someone to help you map out your three-volume series or fill in the plot holes of your mystery thriller, I'm your editor. Let's write!

Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Thriller & Suspense
Languages
English (CAN) English (US)
Certifications
  • Creative Book Publishing - Grad Certificate
  • Bachelor of Arts with Honours, English

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2016 — Present

Provide developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services, as well as manuscript evaluation and editorial reports.

Humber Publishing Services

Sep, 2015 — Jan, 2017 (over 1 year)

Provided manuscript evaluation including light editing to first-time authors.

Simon & Schuster Canada

Sep, 2015 — Sep, 2016 (about 1 year)

Supported the editorial department of Simon and Schuster Canada, including pursuing image permissions during book development, creating and editing jacket copy and backmatter (e.g., author interviews), reading manuscripts for consistency, and participating in editorial and acquisition discussions.

Portfolio

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Shadows in the Ersher Ruins: The Broken Kingdoms; Book One

Crown, Alex

Editorial Assessment
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The Vitality System: The Ultimate Guide to Living an Active, Healthy, and Happy Life

Gonzalez, Kyle

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
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The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence

Hawkins, Mark A.

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
The Brothers Isaacson

Lefkoff, Jeff

Mount Nebo

Developmental Editing Editorial Assessment
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Rebels Suck

Chambers, Heather

Copy Editing
Juliet's Answer: One Man's Search for Love and the Elusive Cure for Heartbreak

Dixon, Glenn

Tides of Honour

Graham, Genevieve

Promises to Keep

Graham, Genevieve

Mating for Life: A Novel

Stapley, Marissa

Things to Do When It's Raining

Stapley, Marissa

The Compleat Dean: A Guide to Academic Leadership in an Age of Uncertainty

Clayman, Ralph Victor

Editorial Assessment
Black Apple

Crate, Joan

The Promise of Canada: 150 Years--People and Ideas That Have Shaped Our Country

Gray, Charlotte

Still Mine

Stuart, Amy

Ceileigh has 12 reviews

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Josh M.

Josh M.

Oct, 2024

Ceileigh went above and beyond with copyediting my manuscript! She provided great feedback and wonderful edits. Would highly recommend.
Wesley H.

Wesley H.

Aug, 2024

Ceileigh was extraordinary with her developmental edit and working with me. Despite my tardiness and uploaded incorrect document initially, she was super patient and kind through the entire process. When I received her feedback, it was straight forward and respectful on highlighting the areas needing improvement. No scathing, no crude remarks, she was 100% with every aspect.
Aisley O.

Aisley O.

Jan, 2024

Working with Ceileigh was a pleasure. She had great insights into how I could bring out elements in my story that heightened the tension and strengthened it overall. I had so many questions, and she was able to provide me resources. She even took time after she completed her end of the project to reread sections I had questions on in order to help me revise effectively. 10/10, would absolutely ...
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Larry O.

Larry O.

Sep, 2023

Ceileigh M. I would like to leave a review for Caleigh M. the editor who worked on my new book, “In Our Truck and Camper We Traveled the States.” A true story about friendship and travel. Her work and attention to detail were inspiring, thoughtful, and spot-on regarding the corrections and the suggestions she made. She had a pleasant style and I never worried about her competence and compass...
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Robyn I.

Robyn I.

Jan, 2023

I really enjoyed working with Ceileigh. She was very professional and helpful. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for developmental and copy editing.

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