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Kate
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
Patricia
Nova Scotia, Canada
I specialize in sports memoirs, general sports books, and sports instructional books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Katie
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
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Senica
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
Kayla
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
English Lit graduate with a post-grad degree in Publishing. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Brett
Peterborough, ON, Canada
Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 27+ years experience at major publishers, small publishers, and freelancing.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harcourt Canada
- Scholastic Canada
- Self-employed
Jenn
Vancouver, BC, Canada
*NOTE: Now booking into July 2025! Editor (dev, line, copy), proofreader, and mentor with special affection for romance authors.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Laura
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Developmental editor specializing in romance novels. Nineteen years of experience creating award-winning happily-ever-afters.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Suspense, and Time Travel Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harlequin
Janet
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Storytelling is my passion. A longtime editor and multi-award-winning writer, I help authors connect, compel and entertain. (AI-free zone!)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Short Story, Action & Adventure, Thriller & Suspense, and Design.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Published by Cedar Mill Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus
Maya
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work to children's writing and beyond. Strict but kind!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- South African Writers' College, online
- University of Alberta Press
- Oxford University Press South Africa
- Oxford University Press UK
Lara
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hands-on, collaborative editor with nearly twenty years of experience (most at PRHC) with historical, women's, mystery fiction and more.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)
- McClelland & Stewart (Penguin Random House Canada)
- Doubleday Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)
Leah
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
Sabeena
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
Eric
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
Michael
Toronto, ON, Canada
Nocturnal copy editor, proofreader, ebook formatter and human spell-checker. Freelancer who will work for Nutella.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
- Toronto-based communications company
Mar
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
Francis J.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Over 30 years of experience copy editing and proofreading books in natural history, life sciences, history, law, geography, and more
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Law, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, and Geography.
Work experience:
- Self-employed





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