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Lola 5 star rating

Surrey, BC, Canada

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)

Lindsey 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

I'm a skilled developmental and copyeditor specialising in YA and middle grade fiction keen to help you craft a book readers can't put down.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, New Adult, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Coming of Age, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House Australia
  • Self-employed

Maya 5 star rating

Revelstoke, BC, Canada

Upbeat editor of fiction, from general fiction to literary work to children's writing and beyond. Strict but kind!

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • South African Writers' College, online
  • University of Alberta Press
  • Oxford University Press South Africa
  • Oxford University Press UK

Candida 5 star rating

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

Suzanne 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

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

Greg 5 star rating

Montreal, QC, Canada

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

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Sandra 5 star rating

Peterborough, ON, Canada

I am an award-winning editor and writer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in SF, fantasy, horror, and mysteries/thrillers.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Short Story, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • ChiZine Publications
  • ChiZine.com

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Celia 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Science fiction and fantasy editor with a strong focus on World building, Character development, Symbolism, and Incluing. English/French.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Space Opera, and Steampunk.

Work experience:

  • TC Media
  • Self-employed
  • Bouquins & Confidences/Fantastika
  • Flame Arrow Publishing

Maria 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

Supportive editor with more than 20 years' experience and a Master of Publishing. Focus on biographies/memoirs, travel, and architecture.

Genres: Architecture, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel, Design, Inspirational, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Penguin Group Canada
  • Literary Mama

Lisa 5 star rating

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Non-fiction book editor. Nonprofit sector expertise. Editorial Director for various digital publications. MG fiction writer. Word nerd.

Genres: Education & Reference, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

  • The Hilborn Group / Hilborn ECS
  • Civil Sector Press / The Hilborn Group
  • Self-employed
  • Hilborn Charity eNews, published by The Hilborn Group

Dominic 5 star rating

Toronto, ON, Canada

15+ years' experience editing fiction (lit and mysteries), non-fiction (history, poli sci, bios, memoirs, finance, art), reports, web copy.

Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Political Science & Current Affairs, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Art.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Dundurn Press
  • Blue Butterfly Books

Alexandria 5 star rating

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Editor of award-winning fiction / Publisher of an indie publisher distributed by Simon & Schuster

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Fiction, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Rising Action Publishing Co.

Holly 5 star rating

Montreal, QC, Canada

Experienced editor driven by the goal to connect writers to their voices and readers to stories. Rigorous, thoughtful, committed, kind.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, History, Health & Wellbeing, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Nature, Literary Fiction, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • McGill University
  • Caitlin Press
  • Simon Fraser University
  • NUVO Magazine
  • Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Victoria 5 star rating

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Award-winning editor, 14 years at Harlequin. Want all the feels? I specialize in contemporary romance: 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

Amanda 5 star rating

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

15+ years of experience. I edit poetry and prose to help authors' voices shine and let them tell the stories they're passionate about.

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, and Poetry.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Now or Never Publishing

Rachel 5 star rating

Dauphin, MB, Canada

Experienced book editor with a passion for literary and women's fiction, as well as narratives that inspire and prompt exploration.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Inspirational, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Short Story, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Kate 5 star rating

Guelph/Eramosa, ON, Canada

With 15+ years of experience in Romance and a passion for YA, this former Harlequin editor knows what elevates stories into page-turners.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Dystopian, Science Fiction, and Romantic Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Halequin
  • Harlequin

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Hire the best developmental editors in Calgary

Let’s face it: writing a book is a lot of work. When the first draft isn't quite right, and neither is the second, or third or fourth draft it feels like it could go on forever. It’s understandable if you need an outside set of eyes after a while. After all, we’re only human, and keeping track of which details have changed or what plot threads you’ve removed or shifted can be a monumental task.

Luckily, you don’t need to go at it alone. And while helpful friends may want to give your book a read for you, there really is no substitute for the trained eye of a seasoned professional. By hiring a developmental editor in Calgary, you’re taking the first step toward making your book the best possible version of itself.

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