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Robin
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Hamilton, ON, Canada
Developmental and line-level 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
Kate
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Victoria, BC, Canada
A dedicated editor of novels and memoirs, I've spent 20+ years helping writers—established and emerging—shape and refine their stories.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Gaspereau Press
- Nimbus Publishing
- TouchWood Editions
Cassandre
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Editor and proofreader who has worked for many clients, including Harlequin. I specialize in romance, women's fiction, and graphic novels.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- St Joseph Communications
- Rogers Communications
- Self-employed
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Lesley
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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
Rebecca
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Insightful, thorough, and meticulous editor specializing in nonfiction and academic texts.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Law, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, and Women's Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Canada
- Great North Artists Management
Senica
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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
Greg
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Experienced writer, indexer, editor, and illustrator; DPhil, University of Oxford. Specializations: nonfiction, adult fiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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Bo
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Editing & Proofreading: 20 years' experience Arts/Business/Construction/ Education/Finance/IT/Health/History/Law/Psychology/Self-Help/Sports
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Computers & Internet, Psychology, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- LexisNexis Canada
- Multicultural History Society of Ontario
- Self-employed
Jennifer
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Copy editor and journalist with 10 years of experience in Canadian publishing. Interests: biographies, memoirs, self-help and well-being
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- INNOCEAN Canada Inc.
- Torstar Corporation
- Hamilton Spectator
- Metro News
- The Canadian Press
- Toronto Life magazine
Jennifer
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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
Ursula
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Saskatoon, SK, Canada
I am a long-time copy editor and proofreader invested in collaborating with authors to perfect their work. It's all in the details.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Penelope
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Halifax, NS, Canada
Over two decades of editing bestselling, award-winning children's and adult fiction and nonfiction. Seasoned and brand new authors welcome.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
- Uphill Books
Amelia
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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
Sandra
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Peterborough, ON, Canada
I am an award-winning editor and writer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in SF, fantasy, horror, and mysteries/thrillers.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- ChiZine Publications
- ChiZine.com
Maddy
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Thoughtful, collaborative copy editor & proofreader with 10+ years of experience. Ready to polish your words to a shine!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Quattro Books
Agnes
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Toronto, ON, Canada
Publisher & Editor. Devoted to emerging poets who want to submit to literary magazines, complete their debut collections, or self-publish.
Genres: Poetry and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Rufus Books Publishing
- Self-employed
- League of Canadian Poets
- The Temz Review
Renée
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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
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