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Robin

Robin 5 star rating

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Developmental and line-level fiction editing (SFF, kids’), 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
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Sasha

Sasha 5 star rating

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
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Dan

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
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Sugandha

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
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Sabeena

Sabeena 5 star rating

Montreal, QC, Canada

Experienced editor specializing in the visual arts and culture with a passion for developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • DC Moore Gallery
  • Self-employed
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Stephanie

Stephanie 5 star rating

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
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Lesley-Anne

Lesley-Anne 5 star rating

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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Colleen

Colleen 5 star rating

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
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Beth

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
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Victoria

Victoria 5 star rating

Ottawa, Canada

I'm a friendly, thorough, supportive Certified Professional Editor who provides copy-editing and proofreading services to fiction authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • CADTH
  • Canadian Medical Association Journal
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Ashley

Ashley 5 star rating

Guelph, ON, Canada

I'm a professional book editor with 15+ years of experience. I love helping make book dreams reality!

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • University of Toronto Press
  • Firefly Books Ltd.
  • McGraw-Hill Ryerson
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Jaclyn

Jaclyn 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Together we'll make your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book sing! Copyeditor and proofreader of 15 years **CURRENTLY BOOKING FEB 2026 ON**

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Design, Contemporary Fiction, and Architecture.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Amelia

Amelia 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Publishing professional with 15 years editing experience who has helped a variety of self-publishing authors achieve their literary goals.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Home & Garden, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Douglas & McIntyre
  • CPA Canada
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Kayla

Kayla 5 star rating

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
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Michael

Michael 5 star rating

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
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Pauline

Pauline 5 star rating

Toronto, Canada

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
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Ceileigh

Ceileigh 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver-based editor of contemporary fiction, sci fi/fantasy, and romance.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Humber Publishing Services
  • Simon & Schuster Canada
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