Book Publishing Freelancers from Diverse Communities Database

Alex Benarzi is a freelance editor who helps creative and professional writers elevate their unique voice. Alex offers holistic editing, which includes developmental and copy edits. Alex believes that your ideas (structure) cannot be separated from your voice (style) and clear communication (copy). Alex is passionate about accessibility in language and design and passionate about fostering human connections through partnerships.

Alex has over six years’ experience as a professional editor, following the completion of Simon Fraser University’s editing certificate program. He has worked on papers found in academic journals and on books published by independent publishers and self-publishing authors. Alex works primarily with fiction writers, memoirists, academics and solopreneurs working on a book to supplement their business. He has provided editing services for the Society of Canadian English (academic paper) and Editors Canda (newsletters, blogs and reports).

Alex believes that writing should be accessible, inclusive and clear. As a visually impaired editor, he sees his projects differently, focusing on the aural as well as visual qualities of writing (the writer’s voice) and taking a close-up look at the wording to ensure accuracy.

Email: ambenarzi@outlook.com

As an author, your writing is important to you. My aim as an editorial professional is to make sure that what you mean to say comes across to your readers as clearly as possible.

I worked as an editor, researcher, and editorial manager in the higher education specialist publishing sector for over 10 years before starting my own editorial business in 2016. I specialize in academic texts in the humanities and social sciences (especially sexuality and gender studies, philosophy, political science, and literature) as well as diverse and inclusive romantic, erotic (kink-positive), and speculative fiction.

Email: maya.berger@gmail.com

Kaitlyn is a Cree and Saulteaux Author, Editor and Sensitivity Reader from Treaty 4 Territory. As a proud member of the Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ community, my goal is to help authors create authentic, respectful and engaging stories. With lived experience at the intersection of Indigeneity and LGBTQ2S+, I see the importance of seeing communities such as mine, represented with care and accuracy. I offer specialty in identifying issues in representation, cultural nuance, stereotypes, and character authenticity while providing constructive and actionable feedback.

Email: kaitlyn.btn@gmail.com

I help authors transform their ideas into books that sell, so they can boost their brand, get more clients, become the “go-to” expert in their field, and create multiple income streams from their books.

Brittany Chung Campbell is a book coach, editor, and sensitivity reader with a background in creative writing, publishing, and digital media. At BrittanyChungCampbell.com, she consults authors in story development and plotting, providing writing accountability and guidance throughout the editorial and marketing process.

She has worked with editors, designers, publishers, freelancers, and award-winning authors to create compelling and successful books that rank in their categories, sell consistently, and are in bookstores such as Chapters Indigo and Barnes & Noble. In addition to her work as a book coach, Brittany is a sensitivity reader, reviewing unpublished manuscripts for publishers, and challenging cultural bias, offensive content, misrepresentations, and stereotypes within their books.

She has also helped clients land multiple book deals from publishers. Developed and led workshops on DEI in publishing, moderated panel discussions on democratizing storytelling, and serves as a creative writing/ storytelling workshop facilitator for writers’ groups, non-profits, firms, and publishers.

With 1:1 coaching and editing services, she helps authors turn their ideas into compelling books with consistent sales.

Do you want to know how I can help you write a book, boost your brand, get more clients, become the “go-to” expert in your industry, and turn that book into multiple income streams?

Find me at brittanychungcampbell.com, and let’s chat!

Email: hello@brittanychungcampbell.com

I am a new publisher in Cornwall Ontario as well as an Illustrator for books. I have many years of experience both in formatting books and illustrations.

Email: elitelizzardpublishing@hotmail.com

I’m a well-rounded developmental editor, copy editor, and proofreader with experience working for traditional presses like Radiant Press, Guernica Editions, Inhabit Education, Figure 1 Publishing, and Duke University Press. I’ve also worked on materials that have gone to find publication by Invisible Publishing and Coach House Books. I have an excellent grasp of grammar, style, and spelling. For fiction, I can help veteran authors resolve mid-story sag, and I can walk newcomers through complex concepts without contributing to overwhelm. For non-fiction, I can help writers clarify arguments and logic, enhance the organization of ideas, use helpful analogies, and borrow from fictional devices. I’m also an internationally published, critically acclaimed, and award-winning author. I’ve written three collections and one novel, and I’ve had a little over twenty stories individually published. I won the Danuta Gleed Literary Award and have been a finalist for two Ottawa Book Awards and two ReLit Awards. I’ve received multiple grants, and I’ve sat on juries for grants and awards. I’m keen to get involved in any part of the editorial process, always meeting deadlines and building meaningful rapport.

Email: carlucci.paul0@gmail.com

Email: donnabelledcastillo@gmail.com

Hello! I’m Alicia Chantal, owner of Fresh Look Editing. Professional editing and communication have been part of my life for more than 20 years. I offer copyediting, proofreading, sensitivity reading, and consulting services for my clients. My specialties are non-fiction copyediting and proofreading for business communication, human interest, health care, education, and scholarly communication (humanities and social sciences). I have worked on various materials for publishers, university presses, small business, and independent authors, including Hands On Science, Greystone Books (Kids), Inanna Publications, Laberinto Press, and Wilfrid Laurier University Press. I view editing as a collaborative exercise and value getting to know my clients’ needs. If your goal is to inform or inspire, educate or empower, I’m here to help.

Email: alicia@freshlookediting.ca

I am a recently graduated scientific and medical illustrator from the Master Scientific Illustration (MSI) program in Maastricht, the Netherlands. For my thesis, I worked in a professional setting with ENT specialists and speech therapists to create illustrations for their department and further specialist education. I am adaptable and professional, having experience in human and animal dissection labs and observing in surgical theatres. I understand the importance of effective scientific and medical communication and storytelling. My Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences also enables me to better comprehend complicated research and findings and translate them into digestible visuals for others.

Email: catherinemwcheung@gmail.com

As an editor and writing coach, I work with aspiring (and established) speculative fiction authors to help them write novels they can be proud of. Aside from my passion for books, I adore helping people achieve their dreams. These two passions make my job as an editor both a pleasure and a privilege. For every project I work on, I strive to be prompt without sacrificing accuracy or thoroughness. I approach every manuscript with an open mind and dedicate myself to improving your writing while maintaining your vision and voice.

I have experience working on novels, short stories, and anthologies. I specialize in editing fantasy novels but I happily work on a variety of genres including horror, science fiction, dystopian, and young adult.

My services include manuscript critiques, developmental editing, stylistic editing, and coaching.

Email: genevieve@cloviseditorial.com