The best copy editors for hire near Calgary

Hire the best copy editors in Calgary Have you managed to get your dream book down on pape, but the prose still gives you pause? Do you feel incredibly confident in the story you’re telling, but less so in your spelling and grammar? Or do you simply want someone to look through your manuscript and make every sentence shimmer on the page? If you answered “yes” to any or all of the above questions, you’re in the market for a copy editor — someone who will comb through your text and fix the mistakes, but also make more nuanced suggestions about your prose. Indeed, the modern copy editor is anything but a typo catcher. Copy editing involves plenty of mechanical work, yes, but it also has much to do with semantics: ensuring that your sentences convey exactly what you mean, and always in a highly effective manner. Finding a good copy editor means finding a trusted collaborator who will gently shape your prose and push it in the direction that you intend, all the while working in tandem with your feedback and personal style. But where can you find an experienced copy editor for hire in Calgary, someone who will work for your project and budget? Look no further — we have all the best editors here on Reedsy, many of whom came to us from publishers like Hachette and HarperCollins. All you have to do is sign up, and you can view their work, request quotes, and even hire a copy editor in Calgary today.

17+ Best copy editors for hire near Calgary

Victoria

Ottawa, Canada

I'm a friendly, thorough, supportive Certified Professional Editor who provides copyediting and proofreading services to 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

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, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Scholastic Canada
Pearson Canada

Lisa

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Michael

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

Lara

Hamilton, ON, Canada

I specialize in romance fiction but have edited books across all genres, including erotica, fantasy, children's books and non-fiction.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Mystery & Crime, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Tellwell Talent
Self-employed
Harlequin Enterprises

Stephanie

Toronto, ON, Canada

Editor, proofreader, and indexer of fantasy and science fiction, textbooks, scholarly publications, and general nonfiction since 1999.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) Publishing certificate program

Cat

Kingston, ON, Canada

Developmental and copy editor with fifteen-plus years in the publishing industry; I specialize in literary fiction, mystery, and thrillers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, True Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Scholastic Canada

Tina

Toronto, ON, Canada

Meticulous editor with 15 years of experience in traditional and self-publishing. I will help your Sci-Fi, Fantasy, or Thriller MS shine!

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, and Space Opera.

Work experience:

Thomson Reuters Westlaw
Rising Action Publishing Co.

Holly

Montreal, QC, Canada

Experienced editor driven by the goal to connect writers to their voices and readers to stories. Rigorous, thoughtful, committed, kind.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Health & Wellbeing, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Nature, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
McGill University
Caitlin Press
Simon Fraser University
NUVO Magazine
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Brett

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 27+ years experience at major publishers, small publishers, and freelancing.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Harcourt Canada
Scholastic Canada
Self-employed

Valerie

Toronto, ON, Canada

Romance, Historical, Women's Fiction, and Ghostwriting are specialties. Detailed, Committed, 25 yrs experience, 5* Reviews. Reach out!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
Self-employed

Richard

Toronto, ON, Canada

Nonfiction editor. Former publisher of Red Deer Press and Senior Editor Fitzhenry and Whiteside. Dedicated to good writing for 20 years.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Red Deer Press (Toronto)
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto
Freelance

Susan

Vancouver, BC, Canada

I am an editor, author coach, and publishing consultant with 15 years' experience in the publishing industry.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Pearson Education
Blackhall Publishing

Renée

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

Gillian

Toronto, ON, Canada

Experienced, kind, creative editor. LGBTQ and emerging writers very welcome. I would love to help you find order in your word chaos!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Insomniac Press
Self-employed
Toronto Metropolitan University
Second Story Press

Lisa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Non-fiction book editor. Nonprofit sector expertise. Editorial Director for various digital publications. MG fiction writer. Word nerd.

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

Work experience:

The Hilborn Group / Hilborn ECS
Civil Sector Press / The Hilborn Group
Self-employed
Hilborn Charity eNews, published by The Hilborn Group

Alethea

Toronto, ON, Canada

Partnering with authors for 25+ years, I bring expert editing in all genres. Let's shape your story and achieve your goals together!

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Entertainment, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience: