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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
Patricia
Nova Scotia, Canada
I specialize in sports memoirs, general sports books, and sports instructional books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Senica
Victoria, BC, Canada
Canadian editor with 10+ years' experience collaborating on literary fiction, short fiction, creative/critical nonfiction + children's lit.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Picture Books, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Malahat Review
- Self-publishing
- Self-employed
- Strangers Press
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Kate
Montreal, QC, Canada
Intersectionally feminist editor and trauma-trained somatic book coach empowering women+ authors from blank page to pitch-ready manuscript.
Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Buddhism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- FriesenPress
Matt
Sydney, NS, Canada
I'm a British designer living in Canada, specialising in book design with over 18 years' experience helping large publishers + indie authors
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Entertainment, Humanities & Social Sciences, Math & Science, Sports & Outdoors, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Anova Books
Katie
Toronto, ON, Canada
Dedicated proofreader with 8 years of experience at Harlequin/HarperCollins. I've worked on fantasy, mystery, suspense, YA, and more!
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harlequin HarperCollins
Jenn
Vancouver, BC, Canada
*NOTE: Now booking into July 2025! Editor (dev, line, copy), proofreader, and mentor with special affection for romance authors.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Sonja
Edmonton, AB, Canada
A dedicated illustrator with a profound passion for children's books. I love to create vibrant, colourful and fun artworks that sparks joy.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Different Publishers
- To Blink Animation
- Demagog Studio
Brett
Peterborough, ON, Canada
Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 27+ years experience at major publishers, small publishers, and freelancing.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harcourt Canada
- Scholastic Canada
- Self-employed
Kayla
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
English Lit graduate with a post-grad degree in Publishing. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Laura
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Developmental editor specializing in romance novels. Nineteen years of experience creating award-winning happily-ever-afters.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Time Travel Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harlequin
Abby
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
I create captivating digital experiences for author websites, blending creativity with functionality to engage readers and authors alike.
Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Comics Non-Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- King's University College
- Brand Revival Design
- Horizon Computer Solutions
- BP Motors
- Piston Ring Service
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
Maya
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work to children's writing and beyond. Strict but kind!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- South African Writers' College, online
- University of Alberta Press
- Oxford University Press South Africa
- Oxford University Press UK
Dane
BC, Canada
Canadian book cover designer who expertly crafts captivating covers, bringing authors' publishing dreams to life.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Lara
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hands-on, collaborative editor with nearly twenty years of experience (most at PRHC) with historical, women's, mystery fiction and more.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)
- McClelland & Stewart (Penguin Random House Canada)
- Doubleday Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)





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