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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
Laura
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
Amanda
Toronto, ON, Canada
I'm a previous Scholastic editor specializing in evaluating, editing, and proofreading children's books including MG, YA, and picture books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Canada
- Harlequin
- The Rights Factory Literary Agency
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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
Jenna
Victoria, BC, Canada
Expert editor with a background in children's publishing, specializing in content that inspires young readers’ imaginations.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Today's Parent Approved
- Owlkids Publishing - Chirp, Chickadee, and OWL Magazines
- Today’s Parent Magazine
- The Ryersonian
- Dandyhorse Magazine
- Strathmore Times
- McClung's Magazine
Warren
Victoria, BC, Canada
A passionate, intuitive editor who thrives in pursuit of an author's best voice and will work tirelessly on their behalf.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Rebecca
Victoria, BC, Canada
Former-PRH bestselling editor with 10+ years' experience. Specialist in crime/thriller/suspense fiction. Now booking JUNE 2026 onwards.
Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Espionage, Medical Thriller, Action & Adventure, Legal Thriller, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Cornerstone, Penguin Random House UK
- Troubador Publishing Ltd
- Self-employed
- Cornerstone, Penguin Random House
- Cornerstone, Penguin Random house
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Lesley
Montreal, QC, Canada
Diligent developmental and copy editor of fiction and non-fiction. Specialities: literary fiction, non-fiction, and scholarly manuscripts.
Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, and Technology.
Work experience:
- Montreal Review of Books
- Manning Publications
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
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
Lee
Toronto, ON, Canada
15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including loads of romance!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Wattpad
- HarperCollins
- Senate of Canada
Anneline
Oakville, ON, Canada
Exceptional editor and proofreader of non-fiction and educational books. I am passionate about education and learning in all fields.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Business & Management.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Janine Smit Editorial Services
Kayla
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
English Lit graduate with a post-grad degree in Publishing. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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
Jolanta
Kitchener, ON, Canada
Freelance indexer, copyeditor, line editor, and proofreader. I specialize in the humanities and ttrpg. PhD in history and former academic.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.
Work experience:
- Indexing Society of Canada
- Self-employed
- St. Jerome’s University
- Boston University
Raya
Halifax, NS, Canada
Certified Fictionary Storycoach & editor of upmarket, YA, & fantasy fiction & non-fiction. Would love to edit mystery or occult!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Blood & Bourbon
- Faze Magazine
- The Scene Magazine
Lesley-Anne
Oshawa, ON, Canada
GTA-based editor and proofreader specializing in nonfiction and romance. I'll help you sound like the best possible version of you!
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.
Work experience:
- The Editing Company
- ECW Press
- Self-employed
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