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Pauline
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Toronto, Canada
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
Kate
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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
Mar
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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
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Amy
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Montreal, Canada
I want readers to love your book and live in your world, gripped by your words, desperate to keep reading.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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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
Anna
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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
Leah
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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
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Eric
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Guelph, ON, Canada
I offer editorial evaluations for fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, including advice on writing quality, structure, and marketability.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- FriesenPress
- Self-employed
- Innovate Development
- University of Victoria
- World Health Organization
Rachel
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Dauphin, MB, Canada
Experienced book editor with a passion for literary and women's fiction, as well as narratives that inspire and prompt exploration.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Short Story, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jaclyn
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Together we'll make your fiction, dissertation, or memoir sing! Line and copy editor of 15 years. **CURRENTLY BOOKING APR 2025 ONWARD**
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Ronan
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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
Sabeena
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Experienced editor specializing in the visual arts and culture with a passion for developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- DC Moore Gallery
- Self-employed
Rebecca
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Victoria, BC, Canada
Former-PRH bestselling editor with 10+ years experience, working on traditional and indie authors. Specialist in crime/thriller/suspense.
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Espionage, Medical Thriller, Action & Adventure, Legal Thriller, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Cornerstone, Penguin Random House UK
- Troubador Publishing Ltd
- Self-employed
- Cornerstone, Penguin Random House
- Cornerstone, Penguin Random house
Katie
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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
Nicolle
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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
Leander
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Editor specialising in architectural monographs, histories, and ciriticism.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Design.
Work experience:
- Canadian Centre for Architecture
- Office of Adrian Phiffer
Anna
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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
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