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Maya
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work to children's writing and beyond. Strict but kind!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- South African Writers' College, online
- University of Alberta Press
- Oxford University Press South Africa
- Oxford University Press UK
Senica
Victoria, BC, Canada
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
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
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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
Colleen
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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
Anna
Toronto, ON, Canada
Senior editor with in-house experience + translator || Specfic + fantasy + kidlit + nonfiction || PRH, Kids Can Press, Editors Canada
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Kids Can Press
- Kobo
- Penguin Random House
- The Rights Factory
- Augur Magazine / Tales & Feathers
- Self-employed
Gina
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
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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
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.
Robin
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Developmental, line, and copy editing of fiction, bringing the mind of an English professor and the heart of a writer to your work.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Mohawk College
- Dundas Valley HIgh School (DVHS) Co-op
Andrew
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
Leander
Montreal, QC, Canada
Editor specialising in architectural monographs, histories, and ciriticism.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Design.
Work experience:
- Canadian Centre for Architecture
- Office of Adrian Phiffer
Sasha
Toronto, ON, Canada
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
Jennifer
Toronto, ON, Canada
I'm a copyeditor and certified proofreader with 17 years of experience. I help authors solve editorial challenges with precision and care.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pembroke Publishers
- LexisNexis Canada
- Playwrights Canada Press
- Cengage Learning
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
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
Jenn
Vancouver, BC, Canada
*NOTE: Booking into Nov 2025 and into 2026. Developmental, line, copy editor and mentor. Available for short projects and 1:1 consults.
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed





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