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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
Robin
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Hamilton, ON, Canada
Developmental and line-level editing of fiction, bringing the mind of an English professor and the heart of a writer to your work.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Mohawk College
- Dundas Valley HIgh School (DVHS) Co-op
Kate
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Victoria, BC, Canada
A dedicated editor of novels and memoirs, I've spent 20+ years helping writers—established and emerging—shape and refine their stories.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gaspereau Press
- Nimbus Publishing
- TouchWood Editions
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Emily
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Gatineau, QC, Canada
Indexer/educator specializing in health, social and life sciences. I can also teach you to write your own index if you're on a budget!
Genres: Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sociology, Nature, and Math & Science.
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
Cassandre
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Editor and proofreader who has worked for many clients, including Harlequin. I specialize in romance, women's fiction, and graphic novels.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- St Joseph Communications
- Rogers Communications
- Self-employed
Senica
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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
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Lesley
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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
Bo
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Editing & Proofreading: 20 years' experience Arts/Business/Construction/ Education/Finance/IT/Health/History/Law/Psychology/Self-Help/Sports
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Computers & Internet, Psychology, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- LexisNexis Canada
- Multicultural History Society of Ontario
- Self-employed
Greg
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Experienced writer, indexer, editor, and illustrator; DPhil, University of Oxford. Specializations: nonfiction, adult fiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jennifer
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Copy editor and journalist with 10 years of experience in Canadian publishing. Interests: biographies, memoirs, self-help and well-being
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- INNOCEAN Canada Inc.
- Torstar Corporation
- Hamilton Spectator
- Metro News
- The Canadian Press
- Toronto Life magazine
Lola
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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)
Jennifer
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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
Marisa
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Academic indexer. My specialties are theology, philosophy, history, education, and literature.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, History, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Alexander Street Press
- ABC-CLIO Publishing
- Interweave Press
- Self-employed
Penelope
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Halifax, NS, Canada
Over two decades of editing bestselling, award-winning children's and adult fiction and nonfiction. Seasoned and brand new authors welcome.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
- Uphill Books
Ursula
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Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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
Amelia
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Publishing professional with 15 years editing experience who has helped a variety of self-publishing authors achieve their literary goals.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Home & Garden, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Douglas & McIntyre
- CPA Canada
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