2024/25 Editors & Proofreaders

Let us guide you on your path to publication and get your book and
stories publication and reader ready.

Jacquelyn Austin (she/her)
I offer professional book editing for both fiction and nonfiction writers. Backed by an editing certificate through Simon Fraser University, I confidently give timely, supportive feedback to bring your manuscript to the next level. Making the editing process crystal clear is important to me, and I ensure that you know what to expect at each editing stage. I believe good editing is a conversation, not a one-way prescription of ‘shoulds’ from your editor. Available for an in-person meet ‘n greet if that’s something you’re interested in (because we all like to know who we’re working with!)

EDITING SERVICES: Developmental/substantive editing, line editing, copy editing, proofreading

Brenna Bailey-Davies (she/her) is the lead editor of Bookmarten Editorial, where she provides expert editing services for indie authors of fantasy and romance. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Brenna helps authors polish their manuscripts to make them shine. As an author of queer contemporary romance, she understands the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives and ensures that each story resonates with authenticity and depth. Brenna is dedicated to elevating diverse voices and creating impactful stories. She is an avid reader, traveler, and home baker, and she lives with her game-loving spouse and their cuddly fur-baby.

EDITING SERVICES: copyediting, line editing, proofreading.

Vivian Hansen (she/her)
I am experienced with developmental editing for poetry, memoir, creative nonfiction, and fiction (novel and short story). So much of developmental work is imagination; you want to imagine how this creation of yours can become a thing of beauty and literary value. My job in this mentorship is to look for the thread that brings that whole work into a masterpiece of your own making. I have guided memoirists, poets, CNF and fiction writers to experience that full creative conclusion. I would love to work with you!

EDITING SERVICES: Developmental/substantive editing - fiction, memoir and poetry.

Alison Hughes (she/her)
Alison brings expertise, creativity, and encouragement to editing. As an author and editor, she understands both sides of editing and believes that, with mutual respect and a shared commitment to manuscript improvement, the editing process can be invaluable. As a Writing Advisor/Editor with the U of A (since 2019), a Manuscript Evaluator for the WGA (since 2014), and a freelance editor, Alison has extensive developmental and substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading experience. She has published 21 books, won the R. Ross Annett Award and the WUC Writing for Children Award, and was a finalist for the Governor-General’s Literary Awards and the CBC Nonfiction Prize.

EDITING SERVICES: developmental/substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading

Adria Laycraft (she/her)
Adria Laycraft graduated with honours from SAIT's Journalism Program in 1992, and attended the MFA-equivalent creative writing course Odyssey in New Hampshire in 2006. She’s a member of the Imaginative Fiction Writers Association (IFWA), and works from home as a freelance book editor, helping both individual authors and publishing houses create the best possible books. Adria was nominated for an Aurora Award (Urban Green Man, EDGE) in 2014. You can find Adria’s short fiction in many magazines and anthologies, her articles in magazines, books, blogs, and newspapers, and her scifi novels Jumpship Hope and Jumpship Dissonance from Tyche Books.

EDITING SERVICES: developmental/substantive editing, line editing, copyediting and proofreading - preference towards sci-fi/fantasy, but open to all genres.

Carla Myers (she/her)
I believe we all have wisdom to share and stories to tell. My job as a nonfiction editor is to act as a bridge between you, the storyteller, and your reader—removing any unnecessary obstacles to engaging content. With my diverse skillset, I can collaborate with you from the initial big-picture examination through to your manuscript’s final polish. I follow the professional editorial standards of Editors Canada, and my Editing Certificate is from SFU. Authors I’ve worked with describe me as kind, thorough, and encouraging. I’m a mountain girl, a mom to three teenagers, and an avid traveller.

EDITING SERVICES: Developmental/substantive editing, line editing, and copyediting.

Simon Rose (he/him)
Simon writes fiction, non-fiction, plays, screenplays, and articles, and is comfortable critiquing work in a wide variety of genres. He offers coaching, mentoring, and editing services to both aspiring and established writers. Simon has often worked with authors in the young adult, middle grade, science fiction, and fantasy genres, but is very flexible. He’s provided substantive, developmental, and copy-editing services for novels, short stories, fiction, nonfiction, biographies, inspirational books, and many other genres.
Simon has extensive teaching experience at the University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, Chinook Learning Services, When Words Collide, Cassa Musical Arts, and in his personal workshops.

EDITING SERVICES: developmental/substantive, copyediting

Robert Runte (he/him)
A retired professor and former Senior Editor for Five Rivers Publishing, I am currently Senior Editor at SFeditor.ca and EssentialEdits.ca. My approach is to identify strengths and weaknesses and to suggest strategies to take the author to the next level, not only for the current manuscript, but moving forward. As a writing coach, I can help with writer’s block, writer’s angst, motivation, and time management. In addition to new authors, I have worked with traditionally published authors such as the late, great Dave Duncan. I am best known for SF&F but have worked with most genres. CV at http://www.essentialedits.ca/cv.htm

EDITING SERVICES: developmental/substantive, line editing

Julie Sedivy (she/her)
In addition to being a freelance editor, I’m also an award-winning author and a linguist, both of which inform my editing practice. I’ve co-edited an anthology of personal essays and regularly edit books for the University of Alberta Press. I’ve worked with dozens of individual clients on their books and articles at various stages of development. I have an impeccable understanding of the mechanics of language, a musical ear, and a flair for structure. I’m comfortable copyediting across genres. I especially enjoy developmental and substantive editing of nonfiction, encouraging authors to be inventive in this genre.

EDITING SERVICES: developmental/substantive editing - non-fiction, copyediting - all genres.

Kiki Yee (she/her)
Kiki Yee is an editor, illustrator and photographer based in East Vancouver. Sensitive to a writer’s emotional connection to their work, Kiki views the developmental editing stage as a collaborative one and provides meaningful feedback in a positive way, particularly when working with emerging writers. In addition to developmental editing, Kiki puts her keen eye for detail to work as a copy editor and a proofreader. Recent projects include Dwelling by Laurie Freedman and My Life in Cartoons by Paul Driessen, both published by At Bay Press.

EDITING SERVICES: Developmental/substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading