Emily Stewart

I help indie authors and small presses by providing editing and creative services, including manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, copy editing, proofreading, and publishing assistance. 

Writing can be a difficult and vulnerable experience. It’s my job to help you take your manuscript to the next level so that you can self-publish or submit to an agent or publisher with confidence.

As a multipotentialite, I have a lot of interests and I enjoy reading across genres and subjects, but I’m especially interested in working on speculative literature (science-fiction and fantasy), contemporary fiction, and illustrated works.

Since becoming a freelance editor in 2017, I’ve worked on middle-grade math adventures, dinosaur picture books, coming of age YA novels, time travel narratives, and a host of character-driven stories.  Several of these books have gone on to be featured in recommended reading lists from Quill & Quire or CBC Books, and some have even been nominated for or won awards! 

In 2024, I edited The City We Chose (TO Comix), a comic anthology about living in cities, which was successfully funded on Kickstarter.

Not sure if your work fits my interests? Just ask! I love hearing from writers and will always try to refer you to someone else if I’m not the right fit.

Find out more about me and my services by visiting ShelfPotential.com.

What my clients have to say:

“Through her initial comments, I could see her competence and desire to help me improve my manuscript… She provided me with a detailed manuscript analysis that will help me improve my work. Her comments have been worth every penny” – Joy Blake

“Emily is a true professional. Her editing skills are superior; her ability to communicate effectively with clients is excellent; and her organizational skills are superb. She delivers completed tasks on time and to requirements. She is a pleasure to work with.” – Kirsten Marion, Common Deer Press

“Her skills with the English language and insights into story telling were huge assets to polishing the story I wanted to tell. She was professional, up front, and clear about her process and what I could expect as a final result. Her feedback was very detailed yet not overwhelming, and it was helpful to both the story and me going forward as a writer.” – Stephanie M. Matthews