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Lisa
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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
Maya
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Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work to children's writing and beyond. Strict but kind!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- South African Writers' College, online
- University of Alberta Press
- Oxford University Press South Africa
- Oxford University Press UK
Lola
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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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Michael
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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
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
Colleen
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
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
Robin
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Hamilton, ON, Canada
Developmental, line, and copy editing of fiction, bringing the mind of an English professor and the heart of a writer to your work.
Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Mohawk College
- Dundas Valley HIgh School (DVHS) Co-op
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Sasha
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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
Leander
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Montreal, QC, Canada
Editor specialising in architectural monographs, histories, and ciriticism.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, and Design.
Work experience:
- Canadian Centre for Architecture
- Office of Adrian Phiffer
Lara
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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)
Jenn
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
*NOTE: Booking into Nov 2025 and into 2026. Developmental, line, copy editor and mentor. Available 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
Tara
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Highly skilled developmental editor with an inquisitive style. Specialty: non-fiction. I help authors succeed and refine their craft.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Work experience:
- Diverse Publishers and Authors
- Kot Copyediting & Proofreading Inc.
Dustin
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St. John's, NL, Canada
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
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
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: Romance, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Mystery & Crime, Christian Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Tellwell Talent
- Self-employed
- Harlequin Enterprises
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
Brett
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Peterborough, ON, Canada
Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 27+ 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
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