Scott Walker

Scott Walker – Editor

I'm an editor with twenty years’ experience, and I'm passionate about helping writers refine and polish their work for publication.

Overview

Book editing is a collaboration, and I work sensitively with writers to help craft the best possible version of their manuscripts. I know how hard it is to write a book because I've had one published, and I believe every author deserves conscientious, skillful editing that respects their voice and style.

As a freelancer for Toronto-based Guernica Editions and in my independent work, I have edited manuscripts ranging from debut novels by novice writers to books by authors with decades of experience and dozens of publications.

I have a sharp eye for detail and high proficiency in scrutinizing language, grammar, and consistency of plot and character.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
Languages
English (UK) English (US)

Work experience

Guernica Editions, Toronto

Aug, 2018 — Present
Line edit, copy edit, and proofread fiction manuscripts for publication.

Jefferson Institute, Washington, DC

Feb, 2020 — Present
Write, copy edit, and proofread publications, project reports, academic papers, and online content.

Bulletin Intelligence, Reston, VA

Nov, 2002 — Oct, 2018 (almost 16 years)
Created, copy edited, and proofread daily news analysis briefings for senior U.S. government officials and political professionals.

Portfolio

Night Comes Down

Richard Aronowitz

Guernica Editions

Copy Editing Proofreading
Sufferance

Palliser, Charles

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Divine Intimacy

Donahue, Jack

Guernica Editions

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Echoes of Britannia

Andersson, Adam

Holand Press

Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Teddy's World

Graziano, Anthony

Guernica Editions

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
That Such Men Lived: A World War II Novel

Saye, Bryan

Sayebr Publishing

Copy Editing
Made with Reedsy
Finding Grace and Ellie

Locke, Ken A

Chimenea Press

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
Rhapsody in a Circle

Fick, Marlon

Guernica Editions

Copy Editing
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment Proofreading
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Proofreading
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Copy Editing Editorial Assessment

Scott has 11 reviews

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Angel- B.

Angel- B.

Jul, 2026

Working with Scott was one of the best decisions I made for this book. From the beginning, he was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly thorough. His attention to detail went far beyond what I expected. During the proofreading stage, he caught things I would never have noticed myself—not only...
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John F.

John F.

Jun, 2026

Scott was such a pleasure to work with! I was looking for a copy editor for manuscript. He got my attention from the very beginning by responding within an hour or so to the sample I sent out, with a few suggestions right away. Other editors were not as timely, and some seemed generally uninteres...
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Diana G.

Diana G.

May, 2026

Scott was just pure joy working with. Not only did he reply extremely fast to all the messages, gave great feedback on my work but even finished the project a week early. He also brought to my attention some details regarding copyright, which I completely missed. I couldn't be happier with our c...
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Pankaj K.

Pankaj K.

May, 2026

Scott's responses were prompt, and he provided detailed, very helpful feedback. He is warm and easy to relate to. I will definitely reach out to him first for my next project.
Claudia F.

Claudia F.

Apr, 2026

Scott is amazing, thorough, and such a blast to work on one of the most meaningful books of my life.

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