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Hiring Directory

The Word Guild's professional writers and editors have a variety of skills and expertise – dealing in a wide variety of topics. Some are experts at copyediting, some are PR specialists, and others can help you polish your manuscript to diamond quality. All have been published and/or make their living as writers and editors.

With this Professional Directory, you can find the individuals with the experience and skills most suited to your needs. Over 70 professionals from across Canada are listed.

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Before contracting with a writer or editor, The Word Guild recommends that potential employers follow normal hiring procedures such as reviewing resumés and work samples, asking questions about the person's experience, and checking references.

This listing serves as a starting point to help you identify prospects who share your professional standards and understand your Christian perspective. Rates for services are negotiated individually. Listing of members does not constitute endorsement by The Word Guild.

At the links below are listings for Freelance Editors and Freelance Writers, with links to these professionals' web sites. 

Professional Member Listings

 Freelance Editors

See our list of member Freelance Editors if you are looking for an experienced editor

• to edit a publication or a book for mainstream, Christian or academic readerships
• to critique a fiction or nonfiction manuscript and offer publishing advice
• to help you polish a piece of writing (including academic theses) to professional standards
• to provide consulting services about effective ways to get your message across
• to do a variety of editorial services such as
  • substantive editing
  • copy editing
  • fact checking
  • proofreading
  • indexing
  • desktop publishing

Contact the member directly or see the member's own website for more information about his or her expertise and services.

Freelance Writers 

See our list of member Freelance Writers if you are looking for an experienced freelance writer

• to write for your mainstream, Christian or corporate publication
• to create communications vehicles for you such as news releases, brochures or ads
• to provide consulting services about effective ways to get your message across
• or to provide a variety of writing services such as
  • promotional or public relations writing
  • news and feature writing
  • Website content
  • corporate communications
  • curriculum
  • marketing proposals
  • television, radio or stage scripts

Contact the member directly or see the member's own website for more information about his or her expertise and services.