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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
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
Jennifer
Toronto, ON, Canada
Passionate, motivating editor and book coach dedicated to supporting authors at all stages in their career. Specializes in romantic fiction.
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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Janet
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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
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
Warren
Victoria, BC, Canada
A passionate, intuitive editor who thrives in pursuit of an author's best voice and will work tirelessly on their behalf.
Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- 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
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Hilary
Halifax, NS, Canada
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
T
Toronto, ON, Canada
I am a top-ranked non-fiction editor with hundreds of titles to my name over more than 25 years in the industry.
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.
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)
Brett
Peterborough, ON, Canada
Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 28+ 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
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
Allister
North Bay, ON, Canada
An editor of award-winning fiction and nonfiction with 27 years of devoted experience helping authors bring their projects to fruition.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Music, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Dundurn Press
- Napoleon & Company
- Self-employed
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
Victoria
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Award-winning editor, 14 years at Harlequin. Want all the feels? I specialize in contemporary romance: developmental and line edits.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Harlequin
- Self-employed
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
Sugandha
Toronto, ON, Canada
Seasoned editor with a flair for storytelling via dreamy children's books, contemporary and literary narratives, and historical fiction!
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Short Story, Children's, and Design.
Work experience:
- Primus Books
- Macmillan Education





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