Ceileigh Mangalam

Ceileigh Mangalam – Editor

Freelance editor of contemporary fiction, fantasy, and some trade nonfiction, based in Vancouver.

Overview

Hi there! I'm Ceileigh and I've been a freelance editor for ten years. I specialize in structural and developmental editing for contemporary fiction, thrillers, and fantasy.


As a Vancouver-based editor, I also love editing books based in British Columbia and other parts of western Canada (both fiction and nonfiction).


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 & 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.

Ceileigh has 10 reviews

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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.
Kyle G.

Kyle G.

Dec, 2022

Working with Ceileigh has been amazing! She was incredible thorough in her work and provided extremely value feedback throughout the editorial process. I'd highly recommend working with her and I am grateful for her help.
Brian D.

Brian D.

Nov, 2022

Ceileigh was really helpful. Helped with a few big things I really overlooked. I would work with her again.

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