The best freelancers for hire in Canada

Laura

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

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

Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

I'm a metadata and keyword expert with 8 years' experience in traditional publishing, and I'm ready to use that expertise on your stories.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Space Opera, Science Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children's.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• House of Anansi Press and Groundwood Books
• Dundurn Press

Lena

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

Book cover designer specializing in fiction, young adult, romance, and non-fiction, with experience in-house and with independent authors.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Sutherland House
• Audiobooks.com
• Self-employed
• Spotify

Sugandha

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

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

Sonja

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Request a quote

A dedicated illustrator with a profound passion for children's books. I love to create vibrant, colourful and fun artworks that sparks joy.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Coming of Age.

Work experience:

• Different Publishers
• To Blink Animation
• Demagog Studio

Rebecca

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

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

Lara

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Request a quote

Hands-on, collaborative editor with nearly twenty years of experience (most at PRHC) with historical, women's, mystery fiction and more.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Penguin Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)
• McClelland & Stewart (Penguin Random House Canada)
• Doubleday Canada (Penguin Random House Canada)

Margot

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

Let's make your story shine! 15+ years in-house experience. Formerly HarperCollins/Harlequin and Wattpad Books.

Genres: Holiday, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, and Time Travel.

Work experience:

• Wattpad Webtoon Studios
• Mira, HarperCollins
• Mira Books, Harlequin/HarperCollins
• Self-employed
• Harlequin Books

Valerie

Shediac, NB, Canada

Request a quote

I'm a published children's book illustrator with 26 years of experience freelancing. Currently booked until August 2026!

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Les Éditions Bouton d'or Acadie
• Honest History
• La Source en Soi - Coussins Etc
• L'Agence LB

Matt

Sydney, NS, Canada

Request a quote

I'm a British designer living in Canada, specialising in book design with over 20 years' experience helping large publishers + indie authors

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, DIY & Crafts, Entertainment, Humanities & Social Sciences, Math & Science, Sports & Outdoors, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Anova Books

Jennifer

Calgary, AB, Canada

Request a quote

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

Gina

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

I have ten years of experience at Harlequin Books, and as a freelancer. I copyedit and proofread genre fiction with a specialty in romance.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Magical Realism, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.
• Harlequin Enterprises, Inc.
• University of Toronto Press

Donato

Burlington, ON, Canada

Request a quote

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

Maddy

Toronto, ON, Canada

Request a quote

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

Disha

Milton, ON, Canada

Request a quote

Disha is an illustrator and artist focussing on semi realistic and whimsical illustrations for cookbooks, picture books and book covers.

Genres: Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, Nature, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Yuliia

Calgary, AB, Canada

Request a quote

Welcome to world where vibrant imagination meets the page. I have 8+ years of experience committed to bringing authors' visions to fruition

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Clelia

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Request a quote

Clear, sensitive, exceptional editing; Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, Christian, and other spiritual teachings, self-development, and memoir.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Hohm Press
• Sahaja Magazine