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Sasha
Toronto, ON, Canada
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
Lara
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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)
Amanda
Toronto, ON, Canada
I'm a previous Scholastic editor specializing in evaluating, editing, and proofreading children's books including MG, YA, and picture books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Canada
- Harlequin
- The Rights Factory Literary Agency
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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:
- Diverse Publishers and Authors
- Kot Copyediting & Proofreading Inc.
Michelle
Toronto, ON, Canada
Developmental Fiction Editor with 10+ years in-house "Big 5" experience editing debuts and bestsellers alike. BOOKING OCTOBER 2025 ONWARD.
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
Phil
Toronto, ON, Canada
Canadian Army veteran, specializing in histories, memoirs and military/historical fiction. PhD Candidate in Eng. Lit and Creative Writing.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
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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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
Dan
Toronto, Canada
I have 20+ years of developmental editing and copy editing experience working with science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Time Travel, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.
Work experience:
- Insomniac Press
- Self-employed
Dr. Alison
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Professional editor (development/line/copy and acquisitions). Specialize in helping unpublished authors. Fiction: SF/F. NonFiction: various.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Writing & Publishing, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Canadian Journal for Students in Higher Education
- University of Toronto
- First Tutors
- Peter Lang
- Peter Lang
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
Maria
Toronto, ON, Canada
Supportive editor with more than 20 years' experience and a Master of Publishing. Focus on biographies/memoirs, travel, and architecture.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Design, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Group Canada
- Literary Mama
Ronan
Toronto, ON, Canada
Formerly an editor at a Big 5 romance imprint, I specialize in romance, fantasy/PNR, LGBTQ content, and sensitivity reading.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Harlequin/Carina Press
- The Bent Agency
- Pippin Properties
- Self-employed
Dominic
Toronto, ON, Canada
15+ years' experience editing fiction (lit and mysteries), non-fiction (history, poli sci, bios, memoirs, finance, art), reports, web copy.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Art.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Dundurn Press
- Blue Butterfly Books
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.
Work experience:
- Wattpad Webtoon Studios
- Mira, HarperCollins
- Mira Books, Harlequin/HarperCollins
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Books
Maya
Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work to children's writing 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
Emily
Toronto, Canada
Former Harlequin and HarperCollins editor with 15+ years of experience. Specializing in romance, historical, women's fiction and more!
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Romance, Humor & Comedy, and Coming of Age.
Work experience:
- Harlequin/HarperCollins
- Self-employed





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