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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

Senica 5 star rating

Victoria, BC, Canada

Canadian editor with 10+ years' experience collaborating on literary fiction, short fiction, creative/critical nonfiction + children's lit.

Genres: Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • The Malahat Review
  • Self-publishing
  • Self-employed
  • Strangers Press

Kate 5 star rating

Victoria, BC, Canada

A dedicated editor of novels and memoirs, I've spent 20+ years helping writers—established and emerging—shape and refine their stories.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Gaspereau Press
  • Nimbus Publishing
  • TouchWood Editions

Kayla 5 star rating

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

Copyeditor/Proofreader for Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Speculative Fiction, & YA General Fiction. There's no greater adrenaline rush than copyediting.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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

Melanie 5 star rating

Russell, ON, Canada

A Canadian editor of travel, self–help, reference and career guides who delivers on deadline and builds great author–editor relationships.

Genres: Career Guides, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Writing & Publishing, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.
  • CDG Books Canada, Inc.
  • Arts & Communications
  • Nicholas Hoare
  • Magazines Canada
  • Canada Council for the Arts

Patricia 5 star rating

Nova Scotia, Canada

I specialize in sports memoirs, general sports books, and sports instructional books.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Michael 5 star rating

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

Gillian 5 star rating

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

Janet 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Storytelling is my passion. A longtime editor and multi-award-winning writer, I help authors connect, compel and entertain. (AI-free zone!)

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Travel, Short Story, Action & Adventure, Thriller & Suspense, and Design.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Jennifer 5 star rating

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

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

Doreen 5 star rating

Oakville, ON, Canada

Meticulous, experienced editor specializing in historical/period fiction; I also enjoy editing YA, sci-fi, nature, travel and memoir books.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Nature, Historical Fiction, Coming of Age, Historical Romance, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Toronto Star
  • Orange County Register
  • Self-employed

Raya 5 star rating

Halifax, NS, Canada

Certified Fictionary Storycoach & editor of upmarket, YA, & fantasy fiction & non-fiction. Would love to edit mystery or occult!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Blood & Bourbon
  • Faze Magazine
  • The Scene Magazine

Penelope 5 star rating

Halifax, NS, Canada

Over two decades of editing bestselling, award-winning children's and adult fiction and nonfiction. Seasoned and brand new authors welcome.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, Children's, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Nimbus Publishing and Vagrant Press
  • Uphill Books

Stephanie 5 star rating

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

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

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