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Cassandre
Toronto, ON, Canada
Editor and proofreader who has worked for many clients, including Harlequin. I specialize in romance, women's fiction, and graphic novels.
Genres: Romance, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- St Joseph Communications
- Rogers Communications
- Self-employed
Beth
Toronto, ON, Canada
Proofreader/CE with several years' experience, including in-house at Harlequin. I read everything but specialize in romance/women's fiction.
Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
- Self-employed
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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Lindsey
Toronto, ON, Canada
I'm a skilled developmental and copyeditor specialising in YA and middle grade fiction keen to help you craft a book readers can't put down.
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Self-employed
Maria
Toronto, ON, Canada
Supportive editor with more than 20 years' experience and a Master of Publishing. Focus on biographies/memoirs, travel, and architecture.
Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Design, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Penguin Group Canada
- Literary Mama
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
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
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Jennifer
Toronto, ON, Canada
I'm a copyeditor and certified proofreader with 17 years of experience. I help authors solve editorial challenges with precision and care.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Pembroke Publishers
- LexisNexis Canada
- Playwrights Canada Press
- Cengage Learning
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
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
Maddy
Toronto, ON, Canada
Thoughtful, collaborative copy editor & proofreader with 10+ years of experience. Ready to polish your words to a shine!
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Quattro Books
Mar
Toronto, ON, Canada
Professional editor, specializing in historical fiction, dystopia, sci-fi, and YA. Best-selling author, screenwriter, husky mom, adventurer.
Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- N/A
- TCDSB
- Various
- Rising Action Publishing Co
Amanda
Toronto, ON, Canada
I'm a previous Scholastic editor specializing in evaluating, editing, and proofreading children's books including MG, YA, and picture books.
Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Young Adult.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Canada
- Harlequin
- The Rights Factory Literary Agency
Lee
Toronto, ON, Canada
15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including loads of romance!
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Political Science & Current Affairs, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Penguin Random House
- Wattpad
- HarperCollins
- Senate of Canada
Anna
Toronto, ON, Canada
Senior editor with in-house experience + translator || Specfic + fantasy + kidlit + nonfiction || PRH, Kids Can Press, Editors Canada
Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Short Story, Science Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Technology, Romantic Fantasy, Romance, and Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Kids Can Press
- Kobo
- Penguin Random House
- The Rights Factory
- Augur Magazine / Tales & Feathers
- Self-employed
Bo
Toronto, ON, Canada
Editing & Proofreading: 20 years' experience Arts/Business/Construction/ Education/Finance/IT/Health/History/Law/Psychology/Self-Help/Sports
Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Finance & Accounting, Math & Science, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, History, Computers & Internet, Psychology, Judaism, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- LexisNexis Canada
- Multicultural History Society of Ontario
- Self-employed
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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