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Senica 5 star rating

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

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

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

Lee 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Candida 5 star rating

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

Dan 5 star rating

Toronto, Canada

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

Dominic 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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Jennifer 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

I'm a copyeditor and certified proofreader with 17 years of experience. I help authors solve editorial challenges with precision and care.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Pembroke Publishers
  • LexisNexis Canada
  • Playwrights Canada Press
  • Cengage Learning

Hilary 5 star rating

Halifax, NS, Canada

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

Samantha 5 star rating

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and indexer focused on non-fiction and academic publications with a background in the humanities.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

  • The Editing Company
  • Iter Press

Celia 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Raya 5 star rating

Halifax, NS, Canada

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 5 star rating

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

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

Andrew 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Lesley 5 star rating

Montreal, QC, Canada

Diligent developmental and copy editor of fiction and non-fiction. Specialities: literary fiction, non-fiction, and scholarly manuscripts.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, and Technology.

Work experience:

  • Montreal Review of Books
  • Manning Publications

Colleen 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dedicated editor and proofreader with 20+ years professional publishing experience in many genres, especially fantasy, horror, and poetry.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Children's, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • OnSpec Magazine

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