Joanne Haskins

My extensive editorial experience helps writers, publishers, nonprofits, academics, government bodies and businesses enhance their message so readers understand, trust and engage with it.

In addition to editorial expertise across a range of topics and formats, my content design and editorial management skills mean I can assist you at any stage of your project.

Clients have included ON Nature magazine, the G20, National Geographic Learning, Hansard (legislative proceedings), Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association, Parks and Recreation Ontario, The Groundwater Project and Emond legal publishing, plus several independent fiction and non-fiction writers.

Whether your project is big or small, I’ll help you get your message across effectively.

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.”

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

More information:
thinkcom.ca
LinkedIn

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