Gina Nicholls, Editor in Toronto, ON, Canada

Overview

I'm an author-focused copy editor who wants to help make your book the best it can be. My copyediting experience spans all genres: from romantasy to sci-fi, textbooks to teen books, I've worked on them all. I have been working in the publishing industry for over ten years, with experience in both academic publishing and a traditional publishing house. My freelance career has allowed me to help authors like Ilona Andrews polish their work to a shine!

Get in contact with me if you want a thorough copyedit or proofread that lets your voice sparkle while catching those pesky typos. Don't worry! Your heroine's eyes won't change from green to blue halfway through on my watch. My work scales from a heavy copyedit to a light proofread, depending on what the book requires and your individual needs. From typos to repetition, I can handle it all.

Services

Copy Editing

Fiction

Chick Lit Contemporary Fiction Contemporary Romance Historical Fiction Magical Realism Psychological Thriller Romantic Comedy

Languages

English (CAN) English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Manager, Copyediting Services

Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.

Oct, 2021 — Present

I manage a team of in-house copyeditors and freelance copyeditors, ensuring that all North American manuscripts and ancillary documents are efficiently tracked, monitored and copyedited according to schedules and Harlequin's high standards.

Freelancer

University of Toronto Press

Jan, 2018 — Aug, 2021 (over 3 years)

Proofread and copyedited various academic and scholarly works.

Copy Editor

Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.

Feb, 2016 — Sep, 2021 (over 5 years)

Copy edit materials, including cover copy and manuscripts. Check and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; verify and research facts; ensure story continuity.

Proofreader

Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.

Jan, 2013 — Jan, 2016 (about 3 years)

Ensures that all materials published by Harlequin are delivered to the printer without spelling, grammar or typographic errors, meeting all editorial house style and typesetting standards.