The best manuscript editors for hire near Calgary

Hire the best developmental editors in Calgary Let’s face it: writing a book is a lot of work. When the first draft isn't quite right, and neither is the second, or third or fourth draft it feels like it could go on forever. It’s understandable if you need an outside set of eyes after a while. After all, we’re only human, and keeping track of which details have changed or what plot threads you’ve removed or shifted can be a monumental task. Luckily, you don’t need to go at it alone. And while helpful friends may want to give your book a read for you, there really is no substitute for the trained eye of a seasoned professional. By hiring a developmental editor in Calgary, you’re taking the first step toward making your book the best possible version of itself. A developmental editor will spot everything from large-scale structural problems, to plot holes, to inconsistent tenses, and more. If you’ve ever struggled with characterization, or the sagging middle act, or building up to a climax that truly delivers, a developmental editor can help. And at Reedsy, we only accept the best of the business — our editors have worked with the biggest publishing houses, helping bestselling authors realize their creative vision. Sign up for free, and begin browsing the profiles of all the best developmental editors in Calgary today.

17+ Best Manuscript Editors for Hire near Calgary

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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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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Greg

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

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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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Natalie

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

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Alethea

Toronto, ON, Canada

27 yrs. NYT & USA Today bestsellers, Harlequin & Entangled, 100s of others in my publishing consultancy. Finding the book you want to write.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Health & Wellbeing, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Entangled Publishing
Harlequin Books

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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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Lara

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

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Renée

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

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Penelope

Halifax, NS, Canada

Over two decades of editing bestselling, award-winning children's and adult fiction and nonfiction. Seasoned and brand new authors welcome.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
Uphill Books

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Donato

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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Susan

Vancouver, BC, Canada

I am an editor, author coach, and publishing consultant with 15 years' experience in the publishing industry.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Health & Wellbeing.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Pearson Education
Blackhall Publishing

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Lottie

Montreal, QC, Canada

Editor and proofreader with 3+ years' experience at HarperCollins and an expert eye for detail! Keen on women's fiction and fantasy.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Entertainment, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Humor & Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

HarperCollins Publishers
Self-employed
Route 57 Creative Journal

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Marsha

Toronto, ON, Canada

A former executive editor for Harlequin Books, offering more than thirty years of extensive editorial knowledge and expertise.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Weddings, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Harlequin Books

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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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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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Amy

Montreal, Canada

I want readers to love your book and live in your world, gripped by your words, desperate to keep reading.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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