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Pauline

Pauline

Toronto, Canada

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader interested in history, culture, and technology


Work experience:

  • Wiley
  • Rakuten Kobo

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Technology, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Entertainment

Rachel

Rachel

Dauphin, MB, Canada

Experienced book editor with a passion for literary and women's fiction, as well as narratives that inspire and prompt exploration.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Short Story, Literary Fiction

Jenn

Jenn

Vancouver, BC, Canada

*NOTE: Now booking into July 2025! Editor (dev, line, copy), proofreader, and mentor with special affection for romance authors.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult

Lottie

Lottie

Montreal, QC, Canada

Editor and proofreader with 3+ years' experience at HarperCollins and an expert eye for detail! Keen on women's fiction and fantasy.


Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Self-employed
  • Route 57 Creative Journal

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Humor & Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Contemporary Fiction

Janet

Janet

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Storytelling is my passion. A longtime editor and multi-award-winning writer, I help authors connect, compel and entertain. (Authors 18+)


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Published by Cedar Mill Press, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Short Story, Action & Adventure, Thriller & Suspense, Design

Stephanie

Stephanie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Ryerson University Publishing certificate program

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading Indexing

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

Greg

Greg

Montreal, QC, Canada

Experienced writer, indexer, editor, and illustrator; DPhil, University of Oxford. Specializations: nonfiction, adult fiction.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Editing Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading Indexing

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction

Jennifer

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.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Pembroke Publishers
  • LexisNexis Canada
  • Playwrights Canada Press
  • Cengage Learning

Services: Editing Copy Editing Proofreading

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction

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