The best book editors for hire near Toronto

Sasha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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An experienced editor fully committed to help transform your manuscript into an unforgettable book. Worked at MIRA Books.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

• MIRA Books (Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.)
• Self-employed
• Razor Magazine
• First Folio Resources Group

Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Former Big Five editor with NYT Bestseller titles and Forest of Reading nominees ready to help your manuscript shine!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Romance, Christian Fiction, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scholastic Canada
• Harlequin
• The Rights Factory Literary Agency
• HarperCollins
• Owlkids Books

Pauline

Toronto, Canada

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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

Jim

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I am an award-winning non-fiction editor (HarperCollins, S&S) with hundreds of bestselling titles over 30 years. I am now a literary agent.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, True Crime, Writing & Publishing, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA
• HARPERCOLLINS CANADA
• Self-employed

Ronan

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Formerly an editor at a Big 5 romance imprint, I specialize in romance, fantasy, romantasy, and LGBTQ stories

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

Rebecca

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Tina

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Meticulous editor with 15 years of experience in trad and self-pub. I will help your Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror shine!

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

• Thomson Reuters Westlaw
• Rising Action Publishing Co.

Valerie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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1 Writer, 1 Editor, 1 Great Book. Let me help you tell your story. 25 yrs of experience across all genres. Contact me to learn more

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.

Leah

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Maria

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Supportive editor with more than 25 years' experience and a Master of Publishing. Focus on biographies/memoirs, travel, and architecture.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Design, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Penguin Group Canada
• Literary Mama

Phil

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Military veteran, PhD in Lit., editor. Specializing in memoir, history, military/historical/crime fiction shaped by conflict and the past.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Beth

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Proofreader/CE with several years' experience, including in-house at Harlequin. I read everything but specialize in romance/women's fiction.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
• Self-employed

Stephanie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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

Work experience:

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

Katie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Jennifer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Passionate editor & book coach helping authors at every stage craft and turn romantic story ideas into unforgettable books they love.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Women's Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Fantasy, Dark Romance, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Kensington Publishing Corporation (Lyrical Press)
• Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Entangled Publishing
• Self-employed

Jennifer

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Copy editor and journalist with 10 years of experience in Canadian publishing. Interests: biographies, memoirs, self-help and well-being

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

• Torstar Corporation
• Hamilton Spectator
• Metro News
• The Canadian Press
• Toronto Life magazine

Tristen

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I edit genre fiction for publishers large and small. I give detail-driven edits that honour your unique voice.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed