17+ Best copy editors for hire near Windsor

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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:

Self-employed
Entangled Publishing
Harlequin Books

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.

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