Welcome! I'm Erika Steeves, a Toronto-based copyeditor who helps self-publishing writers prepare their books for publication. I specialize in nonfiction and love working with entrepreneurs and professionals who want to share their expertise and passions and make a difference through their writing.

Benefits of hiring an editor
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Consistency​

​I pay attention to the details so that your content is as compelling, refined, and professional as possible.
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Clarity​

​I make sure your writing speaks to everyone -- in  plain language that's easy to understand.

Correctness​

​A second pair of eyes will help catch typos and errors that you can't see.

Author Services

Copyediting​ 

Ideal for when your full draft is mostly finalized in terms of structure. Copyediting involves checking spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics of style.​

​Proofreading​

Ideal for when your book has already been edited but just needs a final quality check for typos and formatting inconsistencies.
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Robert Doyle, Doyle’s Almanac of NL

“Erika was instrumental in helping me to prepare the first edition of Doyle’s Almanac of Newfoundland and Labrador. Her expertise in editing and formatting was critical in making the almanac a publication that I was proud to present to Newfoundlanders. Erika is a pleasure to work with, a real pro!”
Alastair Mitchell, crime and thriller writer
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“I’ve had the enjoyable experience of working with Erika on my novel, and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for editing services.  She’s gone above and beyond to deliver a highly valuable service which improved my work from amateur to professional.”
Want to talk more about your book project and how I can help?