The best book editors for hire in Canada

Sasha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Michelle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Developmental Fiction Editor with 10+ years in-house "Big 5" experience editing debuts and bestsellers alike. NOW BOOKING JAN 2026 onward.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Mira Books, Harlequin/HarperCollins
• Harlequin Enterprises
• HarperCollins Canada
• Knopf Canada

Marisa

Montreal, QC, Canada

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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

Senica

Victoria, BC, Canada

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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

Jolanta

Kitchener, ON, Canada

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Freelance indexer, copyeditor, line editor, and proofreader. I specialize in the humanities and ttrpg. PhD in history and former academic.

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

Work experience:

• Indexing Society of Canada
• Self-employed
• St. Jerome’s University
• Boston University

Rebecca

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Lola

Surrey, BC, Canada

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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)

Heather

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Trained as an in-house copy editor, I’ve worked on hundreds of novels over the years for Harlequin, HarperCollins and authors like you!

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Literary Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, and Romantic Suspense.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
• Nelson Education
• Self-employed
• Centiva

Rachel

Dauphin, MB, Canada

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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

Penelope

Halifax, NS, Canada

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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

Anneline

Oakville, ON, Canada

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Exceptional editor and proofreader of non-fiction and educational books. I am passionate about education and learning in all fields.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Janine Smit Editorial Services

Colleen

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Dedicated editor and proofreader with 20+ years professional publishing experience in many genres, especially fantasy, horror, and poetry.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Children's, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• OnSpec Magazine

Sugandha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Seasoned editor with a flair for visual storytelling in children's books, historical fiction, and contemporary and literary narratives!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

• Primus Books
• Macmillan Education

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

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

Mar

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Lee

Toronto, ON, Canada

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15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including NYT bestsellers!

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Penguin Random House
• Wattpad
• HarperCollins
• Senate of Canada