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

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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Lisa

Toronto, ON, Canada

Humanities non-fiction copy-editor and proofreader with 10+ years' experience, including several years at Cambridge University Press.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Cambridge University Press
The Lutterworth Press/James Clarke & Co

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Richard

Toronto, ON, Canada

Nonfiction editor. Former publisher of Red Deer Press and Senior Editor Fitzhenry and Whiteside. Dedicated to good writing for 20 years.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

Red Deer Press (Toronto)
Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Toronto
Freelance

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Sandra

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

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Lianne

Toronto, ON, Canada

Academic & nonfiction copy editor and proofreader specializing in research-driven, citation-heavy manuscripts.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Harlequin Inc.

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Anna

Toronto, ON, Canada

Senior editor with in-house experience + translator || Specfic + fantasy + kidlit + nonfiction || PRH, Kids Can Press, Editors Canada

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Technology, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, Fantasy, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

Kids Can Press
Kobo
Penguin Random House
The Rights Factory
Augur Magazine / Tales & Feathers
Self-employed

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Brett

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Multi-award-winning horror/fantasy/science fiction editor with 29+ 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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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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Jenn

Vancouver, BC, Canada

*NOTE: Booking into 2027. 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

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Kayla

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Copyeditor/Proofreader for Science Fiction & Fantasy, and YA General Fiction. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting. No AI.

Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Paul

Verona, Ontario, Canada

I edit books and essays on politics and philosophy. A proven magazine editor, trained in Classics, I can help you reach varied audiences.

Genres: Philosophy, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Political Science & Current Affairs.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Yale Review

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David

Vancouver, BC, Canada

With 25 years of experience in book editing and newspaper journalism, I specialize in nonfiction that's accessible for a wide readership.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Transportation, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Travel.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Black Press/South China Morning Post/freelance

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Laura

Toronto, ON, Canada

Editor with news and comics experience, specializing in copy editing and proofreading for non-fiction, fiction, arts, comics and content.

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, History, Entertainment, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

The Coast Weekly
The Baltic Times
Hop Online
Self-employed

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Samantha

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Experienced copy editor, proofreader, and indexer focused on non-fiction and academic publications with a background in the humanities.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Sociology, and Education & Reference.

Work experience:

The Editing Company (TEC)
Iter Press
Self-employed

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Sugandha

Toronto, ON, Canada

Seasoned editor with a flair for visual storytelling in children's books, historical fiction, and contemporary and literary narratives!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

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