The best book editors for hire in Canada

Lisa

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Humanities non-fiction copy-editor and proofreader with 10+ years' experience, including several years at Cambridge University Press.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Cambridge University Press
• The Lutterworth Press/James Clarke & Co

Paul

Verona, Ontario, Canada

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I edit books and essays on politics and philosophy. A proven magazine editor, trained in Classics, I can help you reach varied audiences.

Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• The Yale Review

Dan

Toronto, Canada

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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

Joelle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Experienced proofreader and editor with a sharp eye for detail. I give caring, thoughtful feedback and use an anti-oppressive framework.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Tin House
• Self-employed

Jenna

Victoria, BC, Canada

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Expert editor with a background in children's publishing, specializing in content that inspires young readers’ imaginations.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Today's Parent Approved
• Owlkids Publishing - Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL Magazines
• Today’s Parent Magazine
• The Ryersonian
• Dandyhorse Magazine
• Strathmore Times
• McClung's Magazine

Ursula

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

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I am a long-time copy editor and proofreader invested in collaborating with authors to perfect their work. It's all in the details.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Victoria

Ottawa, Canada

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I'm a friendly, thorough, supportive Certified Professional Editor who provides copy-editing and proofreading services to fiction authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• CADTH
• Canadian Medical Association Journal

Lucia

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Freelance editor with over 20 years of experience in print and digital publishing. Worked at Scholastic Canada and Pearson Education.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Cozy Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scholastic Canada
• Pearson Canada

Laura

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Book coach and developmental editor specializing in romance novels. Twenty 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

Anna

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Senior editor with in-house experience + translator || Specfic + fantasy + kidlit + nonfiction || PRH, Kids Can Press, Editors Canada

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Technology, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Kids Can Press
• Kobo
• Penguin Random House
• The Rights Factory
• Augur Magazine / Tales & Feathers
• Self-employed

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

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

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.

Dominic

Toronto, ON, Canada

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20+ 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

Taisha

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Experienced proofreader and copyeditor of fiction and nonfiction books with a Master of Publishing--and a whiz at reviewing query letters!

Genres: Children's, Fiction, Business & Management, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Greystone Books

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

Jenn

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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*NOTE: Booking into 2027. Developmental, line, copy editor and mentor. Limited availability for short projects and 1:1 consults.

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