The best developmental editors for hire near Toronto

Agnes

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Tara

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Highly skilled developmental editor with an inquisitive style. Specialty: non-fiction. I help authors succeed and refine their craft.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

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)

Margot

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Let's make your story shine! 15+ years in-house experience. Formerly HarperCollins/Harlequin and Wattpad Books.

Genres: Holiday, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

• Wattpad Webtoon Studios
• Mira, HarperCollins
• Mira Books, Harlequin/HarperCollins
• Self-employed
• Harlequin Books

Nicolle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Developmental Editor focused on short stories and screenplays for 8 Years. I love working with authors who have a strong vision and message

Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Short Story, Nature, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Firefly Books

Marsha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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A former executive editor for Harlequin Books, offering more than thirty years of extensive editorial knowledge and expertise.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Weddings, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Harlequin Books

Mar

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Professional editor specializing in historical fiction, dystopia, sci-fi, and YA. Best-selling author, screenwriter, husky mom, adventurer.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• N/A
• TCDSB
• Various
• Rising Action Publishing Co

Gillian

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Sasha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

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

Sugandha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Valerie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I'm an organic editor who does not use AI. 25+ yrs of editing experience, 5* Reviews, Historical, Women's Fiction, Ghostwriting, Reach Out

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

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
• Self-employed

Hilary

Halifax, NS, Canada

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Editor with 20+ years experience in TTRPGs, genre fiction, and academic writing. Specialties in history, sci-fi, romance, and LGBTQ fiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Historical Romance, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sourcebooks
• Dream Pod 9
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) Program, Dalhousie University
• Self-employed
• Dalhousie University

Robin

Hamilton, ON, Canada

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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

Janet

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Storytelling is my passion. A longtime editor and multi-award-winning writer, I help authors connect, compel and entertain. (AI-free zone!)

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Short Story, Action & Adventure, Thriller & Suspense, and Design.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Beau Avery

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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I'm a hands-on developmental editor working with LGBTQ+, upmarket, and fantasy novels. Send me your queer books!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Poetry, Historical Mysteries, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Central Avenue Publishing

Geffen

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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An editor with experience at top international agencies and publishers, who loves voice-driven fiction and upmarket, accessible nonfiction.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Romance, True Crime, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Young Adult, and Sex & Relationships.

Work experience:

• Aitken Alexander Associates
• Room Magazine
• Doubleday Canada, Penguin Random House Canada
• Andrew Nurnberg Associates
• Profile Books
• Penguin Random House Canada
• Westwood Creative Artists