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Victoria
Ottawa, Canada
I'm a friendly, thorough, supportive Certified Professional Editor who provides copyediting and proofreading services to authors.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- CADTH
- Canadian Medical Association Journal
Kim
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Copyeditor and proofreader with 15 years' experience helping authors' work shine. I specialize in romance, Christian, and women's fiction.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- CADTH
- Ascribe Marketing Communications
- Harlequin
Lucia
Toronto, ON, Canada
Freelance editor with over 20 years of experience in print and digital publishing. Worked at Scholastic Canada and Pearson Education.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Thriller & Suspense, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Middle Grade Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Canada
- Pearson Canada
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Stephanie
Toronto, ON, Canada
Editor, proofreader, and indexer of fantasy and science fiction, textbooks, scholarly publications, and general nonfiction since 1999.
Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Education & Reference.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) Publishing certificate program
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
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
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: 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
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Holly
Montreal, QC, Canada
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
Brett
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
Cat
Kingston, ON, Canada
Developmental and copy editor with fifteen-plus years in the publishing industry; I specialize in literary fiction, mystery, and thrillers.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Nature, True Crime, Cozy Mysteries, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Sports & Outdoors.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Canada
Alethea
Toronto, ON, Canada
Partnering with authors for 25+ years, I bring expert editing in all genres. Let's shape your story and achieve your goals together!
Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Entertainment, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Health & Wellbeing.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Entangled Publishing
- Harlequin Books
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
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
Gillian
Toronto, ON, Canada
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
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
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
Dominic
Toronto, ON, Canada
15+ years' experience editing fiction (lit and mysteries), non-fiction (history, poli sci, bios, memoirs, finance, art), reports, web copy.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Art.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Dundurn Press
- Blue Butterfly Books





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