Jennifer Cheng – Editor

I have a decade of experience writing and editing stories for some of Canada’s top publications, such as The Canadian Press and Toronto Life magazine. I particularly enjoyed copy-editing content for the Toronto Star and The Globe and Mail—Canada's two largest daily newspapers. I'm equally adept at editing memoirs/biographies and self-help books on life, health and well-being. I love non-fiction that sparks a conversation or shapes my thinking and approach to life. Hence, I bring unique expertise to my work as a copy editor.

I recently finished editing the non-fiction book Mighty Joe Mui, which was a runner-up in the memoir category at the 2024 New York Book Festival. It also received an honourable mention at the 2024 Hollywood Book Festival.

As an experienced journalist, I've interviewed McClelland & Stewart’s former publisher Douglas Gibson and many bestselling and award-winning Canadian authors, such as Lawrence Hill, Chris Turner, Kevin Chong, Linden MacIntyre, Katrina Onstad, Don Gillmor, Trevor Cole, Timothy Taylor, Roy MacGregor and others.

I hold a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson), where I was editor-in-chief of McClung’s—a women’s issues magazine. In many of my previous jobs, I was often the final editor to review and refine content before publication. Over the last four years, I edited nearly 10,000 stories. I’ve worked as a copy editor since 2017. I'm well-versed in various style guides.

I have always found comfort in books; reading brings me immense joy and editing does the same. As a professional editor by day, I will polish your manuscript, focusing on syntax and style. I bring clarity and commitment to each project and I am passionate about what I do. With an eagle eye for detail, my goal is to elevate your craft and help you produce your best work while staying true to your vision. Together, we will deliver your story with impact and purpose.