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Sasha 5 star rating

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

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

Francis J. 5 star rating

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

Renée 5 star rating

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

Rachel 5 star rating

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

I'm a friendly, thorough, supportive Certified Professional Editor who provides copy-editing and proofreading services to fiction authors.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • CADTH
  • Canadian Medical Association Journal

Rebecca 5 star rating

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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Brenna 5 star rating

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

Rebecca 5 star rating

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

Amanda 5 star rating

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

Britanie 5 star rating

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

Susan 5 star rating

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

Warren 5 star rating

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

Leander 5 star rating

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

Kim 5 star rating

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

Shealah 5 star rating

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

Amanda 5 star rating

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

15+ years of experience. I edit poetry and prose to help authors' voices shine and let them tell the stories they're passionate about.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Now or Never Publishing

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