Menu
The best book editors for hire in Canada
Sign up for free to meet top book editors on Reedsy
Melanie
![5 star rating]()
Russell, ON, Canada
A Canadian editor of travel, self–help, reference and career guides who delivers on deadline and builds great author–editor relationships.
Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Writing & Publishing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
- CDG Books Canada, Inc.
- Arts & Communications
- Nicholas Hoare
- Magazines Canada
- Canada Council for the Arts
David
![5 star rating]()
Vancouver, BC, Canada
With 25 years of experience in book editing and newspaper journalism, I specialize in nonfiction that's accessible for a wide readership.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Transportation, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Travel.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Black Press/South China Morning Post/freelance
Michael
![5 star rating]()
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Does your writing need fixing? Fiction, nonfiction, poetry--I can doctor the lot. 40 years of editorial healing under my belt.
Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Philosophy, and Political Science & Current Affairs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Get ready to publish
Request quotes from up to 5 professionals in your genre and take a step towards publishing your book.
Amanda
![5 star rating]()
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
15+ years of experience. I edit poetry and prose to help authors' voices shine and let them tell the stories they're passionate about.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, and Poetry.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Now or Never Publishing
Beth
![5 star rating]()
Toronto, ON, Canada
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
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
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
📞 Chat with our team
Need a hand finding the perfect professional? Our team is here to help. Get in touch for recommendations.
Pamela
![5 star rating]()
Toronto, ON, Canada
Experienced and supportive editor, bilingual (Eng/Fr), with a track record of editing award-winning literary fiction and non-fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House Canada
- Self-employed
Hilary
![5 star rating]()
Halifax, NS, Canada
Editor with 20+ years experience in TTRPGs, genre fiction, and academic writing. Specialties in history, sci-fi, romance, and LGBTQ fiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Historical Romance, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.
Work experience:
- Sourcebooks
- Dream Pod 9
- Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Program, Dalhousie University
- Self-employed
- Dalhousie University
Jennifer
![5 star rating]()
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
Jenna
![5 star rating]()
Victoria, BC, Canada
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
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
Suzanne
![5 star rating]()
Toronto, ON, Canada
Former Children's Editor @ HarperCollins and author of seven books for young readers with more than a decade of editorial experience.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- HarperCollins Publisher LTD
Lara
![5 star rating]()
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)
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
Suzy
![5 star rating]()
Calgary, AB, Canada
Author. Editor. Book Coach. I share the hard to find skills writers need to break into the industry to reach their writing dreams.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Writers Helping Writers (Authors of the Emotion Thesaurus and its Sequels)
- When Words Collide Festival for Readers and Writers
- She Writes Press/ Spark Press
Andrew
![5 star rating]()
Toronto, ON, Canada
A 15-year veteran editor and mildly lapsed freelance writer with a focus on and passion for film-related subjects.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Entertainment.
Work experience:
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Cinema Scope Magazine
Browse 2,000+ additional profiles
Create your free Reedsy account and begin requesting free quotes.
