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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
Kim
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Copyeditor and proofreader with 15 years' experience helping authors' work shine. I specialize in romance, Christian, and women's fiction.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- CADTH
- Ascribe Marketing Communications
- Harlequin
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
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Kate
Victoria, BC, Canada
A dedicated editor of adult fiction and narrative nonfiction, I've spent 20+ years helping writers carve out and polish 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
Candida
Halifax, NS, Canada
A social justice–oriented non-fiction editor who loves helping authors express themselves with strength, passion, and clarity.
Genres: Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, History, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Fernwood Publishing
- Self-employed
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
Janet
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Storytelling is my passion. A longtime editor and multi-award-winning writer, I help authors connect, compel and entertain. (AI-free zone!)
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Short Story, Action & Adventure, Thriller & Suspense, and Design.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Published by Cedar Mill Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus
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Donato
Burlington, ON, Canada
In publishing since 2001, I have editorial experience with several literary genres and non-fiction disciplines, at all stages of development
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Windsor
- University of British Columbia; Simon Fraser University
- All Music
- Various Authors
Melanie
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
Pauline
Toronto, Canada
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
Samantha
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Experienced copyeditor, proofreader, and indexer focused on non-fiction and academic publications with a background in the humanities.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- The Editing Company
- Iter Press
Michael
Toronto, ON, Canada
Nocturnal copy editor, proofreader, ebook formatter and human spell-checker. Freelancer who will work for Nutella.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
- Toronto-based communications company
Victoria
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Award-winning editor, 14 years at Harlequin. Want all the feels? I specialize in contemporary romance: developmental and line edits.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Harlequin
- Self-employed
Patricia
Nova Scotia, Canada
I specialize in sports memoirs, general sports books, and sports instructional books.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Paul
Verona, Ontario, Canada
I edit books and essays on politics and philosophy. A former 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
David
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
Maddy
Toronto, ON, Canada
Thoughtful, collaborative copy editor & proofreader with 10+ years of experience. Ready to polish your words to a shine!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Quattro Books





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