Joanne Haskins

With over 20 years’ editorial experience helping writers, publishers, nonprofits, academics, government bodies and businesses, my goal is to ensure your reader understands, trusts and engages with your message.

Additional formatting, content design and editorial management skills mean I can assist you at any stage of your project. 

Clients have included Ontario Nature, 2020 G20 summit, National Geographic Learning, Hansard (legislative proceedings), Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association, Parks and Recreation Ontario, The Groundwater Project and Emond legal publishing.

I’m a long-time Editors Canada member and volunteer and won the 2025 Editors Canada President’s Award for volunteer work

Whether your project is big or small, I help you get your message across effectively so you connect meaningfully with your reader.

Clients say:     
“[Joanne was] patient, insightful and supportive… painstaking in her attention to detail at every stage in the process.” 

“Joanne’s editing was a remarkably positive experience for me. From the outset, I sensed she was on my side and her edits were always thoughtful, considerate and supportive.”

More information:
thinkcom.ca
LinkedIn

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