17+ Best Developmental Editors for Hire in Canada

Melanie

Russell, ON, Canada

A Canadian editor of travel, self–help, reference and career guides who delivers on deadline and builds great author–editor relationships.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Writing & Publishing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

Self-employed
John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
CDG Books Canada, Inc.
Arts & Communications
Nicholas Hoare
Magazines Canada
Canada Council for the Arts

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Amanda

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

15+ years of experience. I edit poetry and prose to help authors' voices shine and let them tell the stories they're passionate about.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Now or Never Publishing

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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

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Jim

Toronto, ON, Canada

I am an award-winning non-fiction editor (HarperCollins, S&S) with hundreds of bestselling titles over 30 years. I am now a literary agent.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Psychology, True Crime, Writing & Publishing, Contemporary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

SIMON & SCHUSTER CANADA
HARPERCOLLINS CANADA
Self-employed

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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

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Lesley

Montreal, QC, Canada

Diligent developmental and copy editor of fiction and non-fiction. Specialities: literary fiction, non-fiction, and scholarly manuscripts.

Genres: Coming of Age, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Short Story, Computers & Internet, Non-Fiction, and Technology.

Work experience:

Montreal Review of Books
Manning Publications

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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

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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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Jenna

Victoria, BC, Canada

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

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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)

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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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Suzy

Calgary, AB, Canada

Author. Editor. Book Coach. I share the hard to find skills writers need to break into the industry to reach their writing dreams.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Romance, Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Writers Helping Writers (Authors of the Emotion Thesaurus and its Sequels)
When Words Collide Festival for Readers and Writers
She Writes Press/ Spark Press

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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

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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)

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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.

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