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Gabi

Gabi 5 star rating

Hamilton, ON, Canada

I am a passionate proofreader with experience in editing romance, historical fiction, thrillers, nonfiction, and education.

Genres: Romantic Suspense, Romance, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Harlequin Enterprises ULC
  • Nelson Education
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Ursula

Ursula 5 star rating

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

I am a long-time copy editor and proofreader invested in collaborating with authors to perfect their work. It's all in the details.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Religion & Spirituality, Political Science & Current Affairs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Dan

Dan 5 star rating

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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Lee

Lee 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

15+ years editing for HarperCollins/Harlequin/Penguin. I've helped hone hundreds of books spanning many genres—including NYT bestsellers!

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
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Greg

Greg 5 star rating

Montreal, QC, Canada

Experienced writer, indexer, editor, and illustrator; DPhil, University of Oxford. Specializations: nonfiction.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Lisa

Lisa 5 star rating

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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Samantha

Samantha 5 star rating

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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Alethea

Alethea 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

27 yrs. NYT & USA Today bestsellers, Harlequin & Entangled, 100s of others in my publishing consultancy. Finding the book you want to write.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Health & Wellbeing, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Entangled Publishing
  • Harlequin Books
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Jaclyn

Jaclyn 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Together we'll make your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book sing! Copyeditor and proofreader of 15 years **CURRENTLY BOOKING FALL 2026**

Genres: Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Design, Architecture, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
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Jolanta

Jolanta 5 star rating

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Freelance indexer, copyeditor, line editor, and proofreader. I specialize in the humanities and ttrpg. PhD in history and former academic.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • St. Jerome’s University
  • Boston University
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Michael

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
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Michael

Michael 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Nocturnal copy editor, proofreader, ebook formatter and human spell-checker. Freelancer who will work for Nutella.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.
  • Toronto-based communications company
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Lara

Lara 5 star rating

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: Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Young Adult, Women's Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Contemporary Romance.

Work experience:

  • Tellwell Talent
  • Self-employed
  • Harlequin Enterprises
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Kayla

Kayla 5 star rating

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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Katie

Katie 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Dedicated proofreader with 8 years of experience at Harlequin/HarperCollins. I've worked on fantasy, mystery, suspense, YA, and more!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Young Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Harlequin HarperCollins
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Donato

Donato 5 star rating

Burlington, ON, Canada

In publishing since 2001, I have editorial experience with several literary genres and nonfiction disciplines, at all stages of development.

Genres: Law, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Windsor
  • University of British Columbia; Simon Fraser University
  • All Music
  • Various Authors
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Penelope

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
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