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Sasha

Sasha 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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
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Francis J.

Francis J. 5 star rating

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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Renée

Renée 5 star rating

Victoria, BC, Canada

An editor with over twelve years of experience in book, magazine, and digital publishing. My "why": communicate, collaborate, create.

Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Contemporary Fiction, Themes & Motifs, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • TouchWood Editions
  • Self-employed
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Lesley

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
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Amy

Amy 5 star rating

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
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Pauline

Pauline 5 star rating

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
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Rachel

Rachel 5 star rating

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
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Rebecca

Rebecca 5 star rating

Victoria, BC, Canada

Former-PRH bestselling editor with 10+ years' experience. Specialist in crime/thriller/suspense fiction. CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR NEW BOOKINGS.

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
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Rebecca

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
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Jim

Jim 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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
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Britanie

Britanie 5 star rating

Milton, ON, Canada

Qualified editor and indexer well-versed in a wide range of subjects and genres including fiction, non-fiction, history, crime, and law.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Parenting & Families, and True Crime.

Work experience:

  • Dundurn
  • John Wiley & Sons
  • Irwin Law
  • Self-employed
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Warren

Warren 5 star rating

Victoria, BC, Canada

A passionate, intuitive editor who thrives in pursuit of an author's best voice and will work tirelessly on their behalf.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Lola

Lola 5 star rating

Surrey, BC, Canada

Developmental editor specializing in literary fiction, short stories, and women's fiction. Loves works on women's and children's health.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Narrative Landscape Press
  • Editors Canada (Editors BC)
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Tina

Tina 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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.
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Laura

Laura 5 star rating

Golden, BC, Canada

I help tech founders turn their expertise and frameworks into category-defining books that make their ideas easier to adopt and scale.

Genres: Business & Management and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • ProductLed
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Brenna

Brenna 5 star rating

Calgary, AB, Canada

I'm a queer editor who copyedits and proofreads fantasy and romance. I am also a sapphic romance author, with 6 books published! No AI.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Elite Editing
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Kate

Kate 5 star rating

Montreal, QC, Canada

Write the book your soul came here to create w ease, peace, & power | Feminist, trauma-trained somatic book coach & publishing pro of 15 yrs

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • FriesenPress
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