The best developmental editors for hire near Ottawa

Lisa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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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

Michael

Hamilton, ON, Canada

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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

Renée

Victoria, BC, Canada

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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

Eric

Guelph, ON, Canada

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UN web editor with 15 years of experience. I offer editorial evaluations and developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• FriesenPress
• Self-employed
• Innovate Development
• University of Victoria
• World Health Organization

Jenna

Victoria, BC, Canada

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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

Sabeena

Montreal, QC, Canada

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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

Penelope

Halifax, NS, Canada

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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

Michelle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Developmental Fiction Editor with 10+ years in-house Big-5 experience editing debuts and bestsellers alike. Calendar full until 2027.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Mira Books, Harlequin/HarperCollins
• Harlequin Enterprises
• HarperCollins Canada
• Knopf Canada

Rebecca

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Richard

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Celia

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Science fiction and fantasy editor with a strong focus on World building, Character development, Symbolism, and Incluing. English/French.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, and Steampunk.

Work experience:

• TC Media
• Self-employed
• Bouquins & Confidences/Fantastika
• Flame Arrow Publishing

Valerie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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1 Writer, 1 Editor, 1 Great Book. Let me help you tell your story. 25 yrs of experience across all genres. Give me a shout to learn more

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
• Self-employed

Rachel

Dauphin, MB, Canada

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

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Maya

Revelstoke, BC, Canada

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Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work, children's writing, romantasy 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

Jenn

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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*NOTE: Booking into mid-2026. Developmental, line, copy editor and mentor. Limited availability for short projects and 1:1 consults.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Phil

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Military veteran, PhD candidate, editor. Specializing in memoir, history, military/historical/crime fiction shaped by conflict and the past.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Lara

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Hands-on, collaborative editor with nearly twenty years of experience (most at PRHC) with historical, women's, mystery fiction and more.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Penguin Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)
• McClelland & Stewart (Penguin Random House Canada)
• Doubleday Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)