The best freelancers for hire in Canada

Maria

Canada

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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

Robin

Hamilton, ON, Canada

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Developmental and line-level fiction editing (SFF, kids’), bringing the mind of an English professor and the heart of a writer to your work.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Mohawk College
• Dundas Valley HIgh School (DVHS) Co-op

Mario

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Ready to amplify your author brand and captivate readers online? Let's bring your stories to life with a stunning custom website!

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Romance, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Writing & Publishing.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Jennifer

Calgary, AB, Canada

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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

Christine

Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

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Psychotherapist turned writer. 75+ books for top publishers. From idea to print, providing writing, editing, and formatting in one place.

Genres: Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Parenting & Families, Health & Wellbeing, Sex & Relationships, Religion & Spirituality, Finance & Accounting, and Math & Science.

Work experience:

• Dibbly
• Self-employed
• Cosgrove Counselling Services

Lisa

Victoria, BC, Canada

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Award-winning editor and ghostwriter specializing in self-help and psychology. I help thought leaders find their voices and their audiences.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Business & Management, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Matt

Sydney, NS, Canada

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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

Sonja

Edmonton, AB, Canada

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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

Lola

Surrey, BC, Canada

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Developmental editor specializing in literary fiction, short stories, and women's fiction. Loves works on women's and children's health.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Women's Fiction, Social & Family Issues, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Narrative Landscape Press
• Editors Canada (Editors BC)

Annie

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Let’s team up to turn your stories into enchanting visual adventures! My goal is to ensure your book is not just read, but cherished.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Ashley

Guelph, ON, Canada

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I'm a professional book editor with 15+ years of experience. I love helping make book dreams reality!

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• University of Toronto Press
• Firefly Books Ltd.
• McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Cassandre

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Suzanne

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Former Children's Editor @ HarperCollins and author of seven books for young readers with more than a decade of editorial experience.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• HarperCollins Publisher LTD

Michelle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Developmental Fiction Editor with 10+ years in-house Big-5 experience editing debuts and bestsellers alike. Calendar full until 2027.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Dystopian, and Psychological Thriller.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Mira Books, Harlequin/HarperCollins
• Harlequin Enterprises
• HarperCollins Canada
• Knopf Canada

Paula

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Illustrator and book lover specializing in cover design for children's, teen, and adult fiction.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Coming of Age, New Adult, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• OwlKids Magazine

Kayla

Ajax, Ontario, Canada

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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

Jolanta

Kitchener, ON, Canada

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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, Philosophy, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Sociology.

Work experience:

• Indexing Society of Canada
• Self-employed
• St. Jerome’s University
• Boston University