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Dan 5 star rating

Toronto, Canada

I have 20+ years of developmental editing and copy editing experience working with science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Time Travel, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

  • Insomniac Press
  • Self-employed

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

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

Bo 5 star rating

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

Gina 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

I have ten years of experience at Harlequin Books, and as a freelancer. I copyedit and proofread genre fiction with a specialty in romance.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.
  • Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.
  • University of Toronto Press

Laura 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Editor with news and comics experience, specializing in copy editing and proofreading for non-fiction, fiction, arts, comics and content.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Entertainment, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • The Coast Weekly
  • The Baltic Times
  • Hop Online
  • Self-employed

Tristen 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

I edit genre fiction for publishers large and small. I give detail-driven edits that honour your unique voice.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Humor & Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Stephanie 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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

Work experience:

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

Sugandha 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Cassandre 5 star rating

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

Jennifer 5 star rating

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:

  • Torstar Corporation
  • Hamilton Spectator
  • Metro News
  • The Canadian Press
  • Toronto Life magazine

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

Lisa 5 star rating

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

Gillian 5 star rating

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

Anna 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Senior editor with in-house experience + translator || Specfic + fantasy + kidlit + nonfiction || PRH, Kids Can Press, Editors Canada

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Technology, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Kids Can Press
  • Kobo
  • Penguin Random House
  • The Rights Factory
  • Augur Magazine / Tales & Feathers
  • Self-employed

Lianne 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Academic & nonfiction copy editor and proofreader specializing in research-driven, citation-heavy manuscripts.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Harlequin Inc.

Kayla 5 star rating

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Copyeditor/Proofreader for Science Fiction & Fantasy, and YA General Fiction. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting. No AI.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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