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Amanda
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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
Melanie
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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
Lesley
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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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Lisa
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Victoria, BC, Canada
Award-winning editor and ghostwriter specializing in self-help and psychology. I help thought leaders find their voices and their audiences.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Business & Management, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Lara
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Hamilton, ON, Canada
I specialize in romance fiction but have edited books across all genres, including erotica, fantasy, children's books and non-fiction.
Genres: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.
Work experience:
- Tellwell Talent
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Enterprises
Broc
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Victoria, BC, Canada
I love to work in literary genres. 20+ years in the biz / actively publishing author / former professor of creative writing
Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Writing & Publishing, Travel, Sports & Outdoors, Poetry, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Milkweed Editions
- Self-Employed
- Brooklyn Arts Press
- Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
- Emily Carr University of Art and Design
- Macmillan Publishers
Donato
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Burlington, ON, Canada
In publishing since 2001, I have editorial experience with several literary genres and nonfiction disciplines, at all stages of development.
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Windsor
- University of British Columbia; Simon Fraser University
- All Music
- Various Authors
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Ashley
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Guelph, ON, Canada
I'm a professional book editor with 15+ years of experience. I love helping make book dreams reality!
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- University of Toronto Press
- Firefly Books Ltd.
- McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Candida
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Halifax, NS, Canada
A social justice–oriented non-fiction editor who loves helping authors express themselves with strength, passion, and clarity.
Genres: Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, History, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, and Biographies & Memoirs.
Work experience:
- Fernwood Publishing
- Self-employed
Greg
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Experienced writer, indexer, editor, and illustrator; DPhil, University of Oxford. Specializations: nonfiction.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Janet
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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
Natalie
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
I'm an editor, writer and post-secondary educator keen to work with authors of narrative works. | Novelist with HarperCollins Canada
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Historical Fiction.
Work experience:
- Algonquin College
- Dappled Things Magazine
- Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA)
- Booming Ground, UBC Creative Writing
- University of British Columbia
Sandra
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Peterborough, ON, Canada
I am an award-winning editor and writer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in SF, fantasy, horror, and mysteries/thrillers.
Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- ChiZine Publications
- ChiZine.com
Amelia
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Book editor with 20 years’ experience in publishing helping authors find the clearest, strongest version of their work.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Home & Garden, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Douglas & McIntyre
- CPA Canada
Renée
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Victoria, BC, Canada
An editor with over twelve years of experience in book, magazine, and digital publishing. My "why": communicate, collaborate, create.
Genres: Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Contemporary Fiction, Themes & Motifs, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- TouchWood Editions
- Self-employed
Allison
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Toronto, ON, Canada
I have a decade of experience in comics editing and project management. I love character-driven stories, horror, and varied perspectives
Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels and Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Mar
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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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