The best developmental editors for hire near Toronto

Nicolle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Developmental Editor focused on short stories and screenplays for 8 Years. I love working with authors who have a strong vision and message

Genres: Plays & Screenplays, Fiction, Short Story, Nature, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Firefly Books

Sugandha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Gillian

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Experienced, kind, creative editor. LGBTQ and emerging writers very welcome. I would love to help you find order in your word chaos!

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Entertainment, and LGBTQ Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

• Insomniac Press
• Self-employed
• Toronto Metropolitan University
• Second Story Press

Ronan

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Formerly an editor at a Big 5 romance imprint, I specialize in romance, fantasy, romantasy, and LGBTQ stories

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Women's Fiction, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

• Harlequin/Carina Press
• The Bent Agency
• Pippin Properties
• Self-employed

Marsha

Toronto, ON, Canada

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A former executive editor for Harlequin Books, offering more than thirty years of extensive editorial knowledge and expertise.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Anthologies, Women's Fiction, Weddings, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Parenting & Families, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Harlequin Books

Mar

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Professional editor specializing in historical fiction, dystopia, sci-fi, and YA. Best-selling author, screenwriter, husky mom, adventurer.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller & Suspense, Space Opera, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

• N/A
• TCDSB
• Various
• Rising Action Publishing Co

Tara

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Highly skilled developmental editor with an inquisitive style. Specialty: non-fiction. I help authors succeed and refine their craft.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Travel, Business & Management, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Sociology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Rebecca

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Dan

Toronto, Canada

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I have 20+ years of developmental editing and copy editing experience working with science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and literary fiction.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Time Travel, Science Fiction, and Dystopian.

Work experience:

• Insomniac Press
• Self-employed

Amanda

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I'm a previous Scholastic editor specializing in evaluating, editing, and proofreading children's books including MG, YA, and picture books.

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

Work experience:

• Self-employed
• Scholastic Canada
• Harlequin
• The Rights Factory Literary Agency

Valerie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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I'm an organic editor who does not use AI. 25+ yrs of editing experience, 5* Reviews, Historical, Women's Fiction, Ghostwriting, Reach Out

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

• Harlequin Enterprises Ltd.
• Self-employed

Celia

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Toronto, ON, Canada

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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

Phil

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Military veteran, experienced editor & PhD candidate specializing in histories, memoirs, and military/historical fiction.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery & Crime.

Work experience:

• Self-employed

Stephanie

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Former senior editor at Carina Press, Carina Adores and Harlequin's trade paperback imprints. Let's work together to make your book shine!

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, and LGBTQ Fiction.

Work experience:

• Carina Press/Harlequin

Michelle

Toronto, ON, Canada

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Developmental Fiction Editor with 10+ years in-house "Big 5" experience editing debuts and bestsellers alike. NOW BOOKING JAN 2026 onward.

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

Natalie

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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I'm an editor, writer and post-secondary educator keen to work with authors of narrative works. | Novelist with HarperCollins Canada

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

• Algonquin College
• Dappled Things Magazine
• Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA)
• Booming Ground, UBC Creative Writing
• University of British Columbia