17+ Best Freelancers for Hire in Canada

Pauline

Toronto, Canada

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

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Maria

Canada

Experienced freelance translator specialized in literary/academic translations (ITALIAN-ENGLISH): fiction and non /research studies

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Health & Wellbeing, History, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Italian Consulate in TORONTO (CANADA)
Embassy of Italy ISLAMABAD (Pakistan)
Self-employed

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Cecilia

Calgary, AB, Canada

I design covers. I've worked in-house at the Onion, Forbes, and Farrar, Straus & Giroux and regularly freelance with big five publishers.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Mystery & Crime, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Forbes
the Onion

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Sugandha

Toronto, ON, Canada

Seasoned editor with a flair for visual storytelling in children's books, historical fiction, and contemporary and literary narratives!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

Primus Books
Macmillan Education

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Candida

Halifax, NS, Canada

A social justice–oriented non-fiction editor who loves helping authors express themselves with strength, passion, and clarity.

Genres: Sociology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, History, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Fernwood Publishing
Self-employed

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Alena

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Illustrator crafting immersive, emotion-driven visuals for contemporary fiction, YA, magical realism & more. Let’s bring your story to life!

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Young Adult, New Adult, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

Film Industry
Ecstatic Graphic Design Studio
Self-employed

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Eric

Guelph, ON, Canada

UN web editor with 15 years of experience. I offer editorial evaluations and developmental editing for fiction and nonfiction manuscripts.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Computers & Internet, Biographies & Memoirs, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

FriesenPress
Self-employed
Innovate Development
University of Victoria
World Health Organization

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Victoria

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Award-winning editor of books and magazines, 14 years at Harlequin. I specialize in romance novels: developmental and line edits.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Historical Romance, Contemporary Romance, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

Harlequin
Self-employed

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Jenny

Calgary, AB, Canada

Hello, I’m Jenny! A Canadian Christian designer crafting non-fiction covers & interiors where beauty & truth come together.

Genres: Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Samaritan's Purse Canada
Wycliffe Canada

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Amy

Montreal, Canada

I want readers to love your book and live in your world, gripped by your words, desperate to keep reading.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Daria

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Experienced illustrator specializing in creating editorial arts with vivid metaphors and intricate textured details.

Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Business & Management, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Travel, Economics, and Nature.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Apex Media

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Keith

Burlington, ON, Canada

Hi, I'm a comic, graphic novel and children's book creator w/decades of experience. I'll take your idea and turn it into a finished story.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Space Opera, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Yowza Animation
Play Along Toys, (Jakks Pacific)

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Gina

Toronto, ON, Canada

Ghost Collaborwriter, Author & Copywriter. NYTBR, People, Amazon, Apple & GMA Buzz picks. 20+ yrs in fiction and non-fiction storytelling.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, and Women's Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Paul

Verona, Ontario, Canada

I edit books and essays on politics and philosophy. A proven magazine editor, trained in Classics, I can help you reach varied audiences.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Yale Review

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Sylvain

Montreal, QC, Canada

If you are looking for the best possible visuals for your book's cover, I can bring my 20+ years working on AAA movies to the table!

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Military Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, Steampunk, Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Framestore
MPC

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Jennifer

Calgary, AB, Canada

Book professional/literary agent with over 10 years experience specializing in commercial fiction. I provide assessments & query reviews.

Genres: Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

Self-employed
The Rights Factory

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Stan

Vancouver, BC, Canada

I create unique, beautifully crafted book covers for mysteries, horrors, and thrillers, plus fashion and travel illustrations.

Genres: Fashion & Textiles, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Mystery & Crime, Picture Books, Children's, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult, and Travel.

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