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Holly
Montreal, QC, Canada
Experienced editor driven by the goal to connect writers to their voices and readers to stories. Rigorous, thoughtful, committed, kind.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Health & Wellbeing, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Nature, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- McGill University
- Caitlin Press
- Simon Fraser University
- NUVO Magazine
- Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Amy
Montreal, Canada
I want readers to love your book and live in your world, gripped by your words, desperate to keep reading.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Greg
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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Sabeena
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
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
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
Cat
Kingston, ON, Canada
Developmental and copy editor with fifteen-plus years in the publishing industry; I specialize in literary fiction, mystery, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, True Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Canada
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Brett
Peterborough, ON, Canada
Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 27+ years experience at major publishers, small publishers, and freelancing.
Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Contemporary Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Harcourt Canada
- Scholastic Canada
- Self-employed
Lara
Hamilton, ON, Canada
I specialize in romance fiction but have edited books across all genres, including erotica, fantasy, children's books and non-fiction.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Mystery & Crime, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Tellwell Talent
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Enterprises
Valerie
Toronto, ON, Canada
Romance, Historical, Women's Fiction, and Ghostwriting are specialties. Detailed, Committed, 25 yrs experience, 5* Reviews. Reach out!
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
- Self-employed
Richard
Toronto, ON, Canada
Nonfiction editor. Former publisher of Red Deer Press and Senior Editor Fitzhenry and Whiteside. Dedicated to good writing for 20 years.
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Red Deer Press (Toronto)
- Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto
- Freelance
Lisa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Non-fiction book editor. Nonprofit sector expertise. Editorial Director for various digital publications. MG fiction writer. Word nerd.
Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- The Hilborn Group / Hilborn ECS
- Civil Sector Press / The Hilborn Group
- Self-employed
- Hilborn Charity eNews, published by The Hilborn Group
Lola
Surrey, BC, Canada
Developmental editor specializing in literary fiction, short stories, and women's fiction. Loves works on women's and children's health.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Narrative Landscape Press
- Editors Canada (Editors BC)
Alethea
Toronto, ON, Canada
Partnering with authors for 25+ years, I bring expert editing in all genres. Let's shape your story and achieve your goals together!
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Entertainment, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Entangled Publishing
- Harlequin Books
Susan
Vancouver, BC, Canada
I am an editor, author coach, and publishing consultant with 15 years' experience in the publishing industry.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pearson Education
- Blackhall Publishing
Gillian
Toronto, ON, Canada
Experienced, kind, creative editor. LGBTQ and emerging writers very welcome. I would love to help you find order in your word chaos!
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Insomniac Press
- Self-employed
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- Second Story Press
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





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