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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

Anna 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Senior editor with in-house experience + translator || Specfic + fantasy + kidlit + nonfiction || PRH, Kids Can Press, Editors Canada

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Kids Can Press
  • Kobo
  • Penguin Random House
  • The Rights Factory
  • Augur Magazine / Tales & Feathers
  • Self-employed

Mar 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Professional editor, specializing in historical fiction, dystopia, sci-fi, and YA. Best-selling author, screenwriter, husky mom, adventurer.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • N/A
  • TCDSB
  • Various
  • Rising Action Publishing Co

Ronan 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Katie 5 star rating

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

Rebecca 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Insightful, thorough, and meticulous editor specializing in nonfiction and academic texts.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Law, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Canada
  • Great North Artists Management

Nicolle 5 star rating

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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Leah 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Romance and contemporary fiction specialist with over a decade of editing experience.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin Books
  • Self-employed
  • Word and Colour
  • Gravytrain
  • In/Words
  • MIRA Books

Bo 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Editing & Proofreading: 20 years' experience Arts/Business/Construction/ Education/Finance/IT/Health/History/Law/Psychology/Self-Help/Sports

Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Computers & Internet, Psychology, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.

Work experience:

  • LexisNexis Canada
  • Multicultural History Society of Ontario
  • Self-employed

Anna 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

I am a children’s and YA fiction editor with over ten years’ experience in the industry.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Action & Adventure, Cultural & Ethnic, Middle Grade, Children's, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Judaism, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Orchard Books
  • Scholastic UK
  • Freelance

Emily 5 star rating

Toronto, Canada

Former Harlequin and HarperCollins editor with 15+ years of experience. Specializing in romance, historical, women's fiction and more!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Romance, Humor & Comedy, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin/HarperCollins
  • Self-employed

Laura 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Editor with news and comics experience, specializing in copy editing and proofreading for non-fiction, fiction, arts, comics and content.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Entertainment, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • The Coast Weekly
  • The Baltic Times
  • Hop Online
  • Self-employed

Sugandha 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Seasoned editor with a flair for storytelling via dreamy children's books, contemporary and literary narratives, and historical fiction!

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Short Story, Children's, and Design.

Work experience:

  • Primus Books
  • Macmillan Education

Tara 5 star rating

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Highly skilled developmental editor with an inquisitive style. Specialty: non-fiction. I help authors succeed and refine their craft.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Diverse Publishers and Authors
  • Kot Copyediting & Proofreading Inc.

Marsha 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

A former executive editor for Harlequin Books, offering more than thirty years of extensive editorial knowledge and expertise.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Weddings, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Harlequin Books

Stephanie 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Maddy 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Thoughtful, collaborative copy editor & proofreader with 10+ years of experience. Ready to polish your words to a shine!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Quattro Books

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