The best manuscript editors for hire near Montreal

Greg

Montreal, QC, Canada

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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

Sabeena

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Experienced editor specializing in the visual arts and culture with a passion for developmental editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

Genres: Design, Non-Fiction, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• DC Moore Gallery
• Self-employed

Lesley

Montreal, QC, Canada

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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

Nicolle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Over 10 years at Scholastic, HarperCollins, and Owlkids. My edited titles have hit the NYT Bestseller List and received award nominations.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Amanda Sun Books
• Scholastic Canada
• Harlequin
• The Rights Factory Literary Agency
• HarperCollins
• Owlkids Books

Dan

Toronto, Canada

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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

Valerie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I'm an organic editor who does not use AI. 25+ yrs of editing experience, 5* Reviews, Historical, Women's Fiction, Ghostwriting, Reach Out

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
• Self-employed

Colleen

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Dedicated editor and proofreader with 20+ years professional publishing experience in many genres, especially fantasy, horror, and poetry.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, Children's, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• OnSpec Magazine

Dustin

St. John's, NL, Canada

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I'm a developmental editor with 10+ years of experience. I specialize in science fiction and fantasy, but I also love a good cozy mystery.

Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Amelia

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Publishing professional with 15 years editing experience who has helped a variety of self-publishing authors achieve their literary goals.

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

Gillian

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Holly

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Experienced editor driven by the goal to connect writers to their voices and readers to stories. Rigorous, thoughtful, committed, kind.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Health & Wellbeing, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Nature, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• McGill University
• Caitlin Press
• Simon Fraser University
• NUVO Magazine
• Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Laura

Golden, BC, Canada

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I help tech founders turn scattered expertise into a book that powers adoption, creates leverage, and positions them as the obvious choice.

Genres: Business & Management and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• ProductLed

Lesley-Anne

Oshawa, ON, Canada

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GTA-based editor and proofreader specializing in nonfiction and romance. I'll help you sound like the best possible version of you!

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Women's Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Parenting & Families.

Work experience:

• The Editing Company
• ECW Press
• Self-employed

Jenn

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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*NOTE: Booking into mid-2026. Developmental, line, copy editor and mentor. Limited availability for short projects and 1:1 consults.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Ashley

Guelph, ON, Canada

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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

Celia

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Science fiction and fantasy editor with a strong focus on World building, Character development, Symbolism, and Incluing. English/French.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, and Steampunk.

Work experience:

• TC Media
• Self-employed
• Bouquins & Confidences/Fantastika
• Flame Arrow Publishing