About Michelle

Michelle Hardy is a professional freelance developmental editor and book reviewer.

Michelle transitioned to a freelance developmental editing career after retiring as a high school English teacher. She completed a master’s degree in English at the University of Regina in 2012, and obtained an editing certificate from Simon Fraser University in 2021. A member of Editors Canada and the Editorial Freelancers Association, she lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Michelle’s book reviews have been published in print and online in Atticus Review, Freefall Magazine, The Malahat Review, Prism Magazine, Event Magazine, On the Seawall, and Arc Poetry. Michelle also includes brief reviews of literature @mhardy_editor on Instagram.