Ceileigh Mangalam

Ceileigh Mangalam – Editor

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

Overview

I've been a freelance editor in Vancouver for ten years and I specialize in structural/developmental editing for fiction (though I also provide copy editing services). Primarily, I like to work on contemporary fiction and fantasy, but I'm also looking for fresh sci-fi and romance narratives. Send me your genre fiction novels; I'd love to work on them with you!

Services
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Fantasy Romance Science Fiction 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
Providing developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading services, as well as editorial assessments/manuscript evaluations.

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

Made with Reedsy
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 14 reviews

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David G.

David G.

May, 2025

Ceileigh increased my story’s tension and drive by deleting characters and expositions that did not add to its development. She suggested increasing conflict between main characters, and giving them more opportunities to show their emotions. Her insights were valuable.
Jonathan C.

Jonathan C.

May, 2025

Ceileigh was absolutely fantastic with the job I gave her and went above and beyond what I expected. Even though I only scoped her to work on my first chapter, the feedback she gave is going to inform my entire next draft. She was communicative, professional, but also friendly - I can't wait to w...
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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 nee...
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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...
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