17+ Best Developmental Editors for Hire near Toronto

Agnes

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

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Pamela

Toronto, ON, Canada

Experienced and supportive editor, bilingual (Eng/Fr), with a track record of editing award-winning literary fiction and non-fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Entertainment, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House Canada
Self-employed

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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

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Sugandha

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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Mar

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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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

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Suzanne

Toronto, ON, Canada

Former Children's Editor @ HarperCollins and author of seven books for young readers with more than a decade of editorial experience.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

HarperCollins Publisher LTD

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Tara

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

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Celia

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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Jennifer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Passionate editor & book coach helping authors at every stage craft and turn romantic story ideas into unforgettable books they love.

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

Work experience:

Kensington Publishing Corporation (Lyrical Press)
Lyrical Press/Kensington Publishing Corporation
Entangled Publishing
Self-employed

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Nicolle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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Alethea

Toronto, ON, Canada

Editor with 27+ years, NYT/USA Today bestsellers, Harlequin to Entangled. I don't polish surfaces; I find what your book is trying to be.

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

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Stephanie

Toronto, ON, Canada

Former senior editor at Carina Press, Carina Adores and Harlequin's trade paperback imprints. Let's work together to make your book shine!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, LGBTQ Fiction, Dark Romance, Historical Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Carina Press/Harlequin

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Margot

Toronto, ON, Canada

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.

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