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Olga
Canada
A passionate illustrator specializing in story-driven children's books. My passion is illustrating nature, animals and playful characters!
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Children's, Nature, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Mino Games
- EA, Ludia, Hibernum, Mino Games
- Hibernum, Mino Games
Rafael
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Graphic designer with about 15 years of experience working with books of different genres. I do cover and interior design, and typesetting.
Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Poetry, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Philosophy, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Canadian Scholars
- Guernica Editions
- UBC Press
- Minas Gerais Federal University Press
- Inhabit Education
- Metroland Media Group
- C/Arte Cultural Projects
Annie
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Let’s team up to turn your stories into enchanting visual adventures! My goal is to ensure your book is not just read, but cherished.
Genres: Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Laura
Toronto, ON, Canada
Writer, ghostwriter, editor—I have decades of experience on staff and freelance with traditional publishers, individuals, and businesses.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Children’s Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Geography, Humanities & Social Sciences, and History.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Kate
Victoria, BC, Canada
A dedicated editor of adult fiction and narrative nonfiction, I've spent 20+ years helping writers carve out and polish their stories.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gaspereau Press
- Nimbus Publishing
- TouchWood Editions
Tamara
Montreal, QC, Canada
Montreal based, Freelance Illustrator, specializing in Children's books.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Comics & Graphic Novels, Holiday, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Heinemann Publishing
- Éditions Hemma
- Inhabit Media
- Self-employed
Nicolle
Toronto, ON, Canada
Developmental Editor focused on short stories and screenplays for 8 Years. I love working with authors who have a strong vision and message
Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Short Story, Nature, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Firefly Books
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Candida
Halifax, NS, Canada
A social justice–oriented non-fiction editor who loves helping authors express themselves with strength, passion, and clarity.
Genres: Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, History, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Fernwood Publishing
- Self-employed
Michael
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Does your writing need fixing? Fiction, nonfiction, poetry--I can doctor the lot. 40 years of editorial healing under my belt.
Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Donato
Burlington, ON, Canada
In publishing since 2001, I have editorial experience with several literary genres and non-fiction disciplines, at all stages of development
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Windsor
- University of British Columbia; Simon Fraser University
- All Music
- Various Authors
Pauline
Toronto, Canada
Experienced copyeditor and proofreader interested in history, culture, and technology
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Technology, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Wiley
- Rakuten Kobo
Janet
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Storytelling is my passion. A longtime editor and multi-award-winning writer, I help authors connect, compel and entertain. (AI-free zone!)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Short Story, Action & Adventure, Thriller & Suspense, and Design.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Published by Cedar Mill Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus
Lola
Surrey, BC, Canada
Developmental editor specializing in literary fiction, short stories, and women's fiction. Loves works on women's and children's health.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Narrative Landscape Press
- Editors Canada (Editors BC)
Kristy
Surrey, BC, Canada
Helping people JUDGE a book by its COVER, one book at a time. I have over 14 years experience as a designer, and love what I do.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Westcoast Families Magazine
- Elemental Design
Melanie
Russell, ON, Canada
A Canadian editor of travel, self–help, reference and career guides who delivers on deadline and builds great author–editor relationships.
Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Writing & Publishing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
- CDG Books Canada, Inc.
- Arts & Communications
- Nicholas Hoare
- Magazines Canada
- Canada Council for the Arts
Michael
Toronto, ON, Canada
Nocturnal copy editor, proofreader, ebook formatter and human spell-checker. Freelancer who will work for Nutella.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
- Toronto-based communications company
Anna
Coquitlam, BC, Canada
I'm an independent illustrator with a classic background. I love working on people, animals, enjoy drawing food and abstract patterns.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Children’s Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed





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