The best freelancers for hire in Canada

Senica

Victoria, BC, Canada

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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

Rafael

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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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

Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I'm a metadata and keyword expert with 8 years' experience in traditional publishing, and I'm ready to use that expertise on your stories.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• House of Anansi Press and Groundwood Books
• Dundurn Press

Ashley

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Digital illustrator and visual storyteller with a passion for horror, surrealism, and highlighting Black voices and faces.

Genres: African American Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Candida

Halifax, NS, Canada

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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

Daniela

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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I am a designer with over 8 years of experience. I create beautiful websites and eye catching designs that resonate with your customers.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Corporación Venfec S.A. Bowling Prados de Este
• Grapho Formas Petare, C.A.
• LinkPoint IT Solutions Ltd.

Hilary

Halifax, NS, Canada

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Editor with 20+ years experience in TTRPGs, genre fiction, and academic writing. Specialties in history, sci-fi, romance, and LGBTQ fiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Historical Romance, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks
• Dream Pod 9
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Program, Dalhousie University
• Self-employed
• Dalhousie University

Ronan

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Formerly an editor at a Big 5 romance imprint, I specialize in romance, fantasy/PNR, LGBTQ content, and sensitivity reading.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Harlequin/Carina Press
• The Bent Agency
• Pippin Properties
• Self-employed

Dominic

Toronto, ON, Canada

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15+ years' experience editing fiction (lit and mysteries), non-fiction (history, poli sci, bios, memoirs, finance, art), reports, web copy.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Art.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Dundurn Press
• Blue Butterfly Books

Celia

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Science fiction and fantasy editor with a strong focus on World building, Character development, Symbolism, and Incluing. English/French.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, and Steampunk.

Work experience:

• TC Media
• Self-employed
• Bouquins & Confidences/Fantastika
• Flame Arrow Publishing

Stephanie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Editor, proofreader, and indexer of fantasy and science fiction, textbooks, scholarly publications, and general nonfiction since 1999.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) Publishing certificate program

Lee

Toronto, ON, Canada

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15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including loads of romance!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Wattpad
• HarperCollins
• Senate of Canada

Raya

Halifax, NS, Canada

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Certified Fictionary Storycoach & editor of upmarket, YA, & fantasy fiction & non-fiction. Would love to edit mystery or occult!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Blood & Bourbon
• Faze Magazine
• The Scene Magazine

Dr. Alison

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Professional editor (Dev/line/copy & acquisitions). Fiction: SF, Fantasy, Spec Fic. NF: various. Experienced in helping new/unpub authors.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Canadian Journal for Students in Higher Education
• University of Toronto
• First Tutors
• Peter Lang
• Peter Lang

Daria

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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Experienced illustrator specializing in creating editorial arts with vivid metaphors and intricate textured details.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Economics, and Nature.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Apex Media

Dan

Toronto, Canada

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I have 20+ years of developmental editing and copy editing experience working with science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Time Travel, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Insomniac Press
• Self-employed

Andrew

Toronto, ON, Canada

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A 15-year veteran editor and mildly lapsed freelance writer with a focus on and passion for film-related subjects.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

• Toronto International Film Festival
• Cinema Scope Magazine