The best proofreaders for hire near Calgary

Hire the best proofreaders in Calgary When you’re nearing the end of the long, hard slog of writing, editing, and formatting a book, it’s tempting to forgo perfunctory final checks and just publish the thing already. But imagine this: you’ve put your book up on Amazon, maybe even had copies printed and bound. You turn to the first page of your first chapter, and… you immediately spot a misspelled word. And then, the truly terrifying notion: If I missed that one, how many more could there be? To avoid this nightmarish scenario, you’ll want to invest in a professional proofreader. It might seem unnecessary now, especially if you and all your editors (and maybe beta readers too) have read your book cover to cover. But just because they’ve read it, doesn’t mean they’ve seen it. And in fact, though your copy editor can be entrusted with many things, you should never ask them to also perform the final proofread of your book; their eyes and brain are too accustomed to the text to pick out tiny inconsistencies. So when it comes time for that final check, you’ll want to hire a fresh editor who’s had no previous contact with your book. They’ll be a much more discerning proofreader than someone who’s already mulled over every line from a standard editorial perspective. Fortunately, we have such a wealth of editors on Reedsy, you can find all the editors you need in one fell swoop. Sign up here to find a proofreader for hire in Calgary today, and give yourself the ultimate peace of mind: knowing that the text of your book is absolutely spotless.

17+ Best Proofreaders for Hire near Calgary

Brenna

Calgary, AB, Canada

I'm a queer editor who copyedits and proofreads fantasy and romance. I am also a sapphic romance author, with 6 books published! No AI.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Elite Editing

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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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Francis J.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Over 30 years of experience copy editing and proofreading books in natural history, life sciences, history, law, geography, and more

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Law, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Earth, Space, & Environmental Sciences, Biographies & Memoirs, and Geography.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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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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Rebecca

Victoria, BC, Canada

Former-PRH bestselling editor with 10+ years' experience. Specialist in crime/thriller/suspense fiction. CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR NEW BOOKINGS.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Espionage, Medical Thriller, Action & Adventure, Legal Thriller, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

Cornerstone, Penguin Random House UK
Troubador Publishing Ltd
Self-employed
Cornerstone, Penguin Random House
Cornerstone, Penguin Random house

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Pauline

Toronto, Canada

Experienced copyeditor and proofreader interested in history, culture, and technology

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Technology, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

Wiley
Rakuten Kobo

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Rachel

Dauphin, MB, Canada

Experienced book editor with a passion for literary and women's fiction, as well as narratives that inspire and prompt exploration.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Short Story, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Rebecca

Toronto, ON, Canada

Insightful, thorough, and meticulous editor specializing in nonfiction and academic texts.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Law, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Penguin Canada
Great North Artists Management

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Britanie

Milton, ON, Canada

Qualified editor and indexer well-versed in a wide range of subjects and genres including fiction, non-fiction, history, crime, and law.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Parenting & Families, and True Crime.

Work experience:

Dundurn
John Wiley & Sons
Irwin Law
Self-employed

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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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Warren

Victoria, BC, Canada

A passionate, intuitive editor who thrives in pursuit of an author's best voice and will work tirelessly on their behalf.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Leander

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

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Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

Former Big Five editor with NYT Bestseller titles and Forest of Reading nominees ready to help your manuscript shine!

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

Work experience:

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

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Shealah

Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

As an editor, it's my job to make your voice powerful, and your words clear. Because saying what you mean has never been more important.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Education & Reference, Health & Wellbeing, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Law, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Editing Company

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Leah

Toronto, ON, Canada

Romance and contemporary fiction specialist with over a decade of editing experience.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, LGBTQ Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Horror, and Young Adult.

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