Hire the best Poets in Ottawa, ON

Check out Poets in Ottawa, ON with the skills you need for your next job.
  • $40 hourly
    Hello! I’m Kaila (she/her). As a trained poetry, picture book, and novel editor, my goal is always to have my clients walk away more in love with their projects than they were before. Editing with care, communication, and love, I help writers feel confident in putting their work out into the world. I’ve had the pleasure of working with multiple indie authors, authors seeking traditional publishing, and writers simply wanting to polish their projects for personal use. Whether or not you plan on publishing, we’ll get your words to a level ready for print. For poetry, I offer: - Developmental editing - Copy editing (including line editing) - Proofreading - Collection organization, where I help determine what poems should be included and in what order For picture books, I offer: - Developmental editing (if a rhyming book, structure gets looked at here) - Copy editing (including line editing) - Proofreading For novels, I offer: - Copy editing (including line editing) - Proofreading - Best fit: fantasy, sci-fi, and most romance (see below) - Not the right fit for: dark romance, horror, or religious fiction I’m a member of Editors Canada and hold a B.A. in English from the University of Ottawa. For further education, see “Certifications” and “Other Experiences” below. Please note, I edit with Microsoft Word and hold regular business hours (EST). I can’t wait to work with you!
    Featured Skill Poetry
    Fiction
    British English Dialect
    Chicago Manual of Style
    Children's Literature
    Canadian English Dialect
    US English Dialect
    Proofreading
    Grammar & Syntax Review
    Copy Editing
    Line Editing
    Developmental Editing
    Book Editing
    English
  • $35 hourly
    Hi, I've been working in the non-profit sector for over a decade. I love what I do and wanted to share with the world my love for all things artistic - design, painting, concept creation, content creation etc. I am here to make your design vision become a reality with various methods and tools.
    Featured Skill Poetry
    Watercolor
    Writing
    Marketing Management
    Sketching
    Illustration
    Poster Design
    Color Palette
    Social Media Marketing
    Procreate
    Logo Design
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Email Marketing
    Internet Marketing
  • $28 hourly
    Passionate about storytelling, social impact, environmentalism, surfing and mental health. I specialize in creative consultancy, video production and management, video editing, community engagement and event planning. I hold an Honours BA with Specialization in Environmental Studies and a Minor in Film Studies from the University of Ottawa.
    Featured Skill Poetry
    Technical Writing
    Creative Writing
    Journalism Writing
    Report Writing
    Photography
    Cinematography
    Video Editing
    Film Direction
    Graphic Design
  • $13 hourly
    I have experience in writing and reporting breaking news, editorials, website copy, proofreading, editing and creative projects. I am a current contributing writer to Arts Help magazine, where I publish bi-weekly to monthly. I've previously been published in the Dalhousie Gazette, and have worked in an editorial management capacity for Dalhousie University's creative writing journal. My fiction and poetry has been featured in the Gideon Poetry Review, Liminal Spaces magazine, Vancouver audio walking tour "Southill Stories", and in fringe festival productions. I have additional editing and research experience working as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. I look forward to hearing from you and collaborating!
    Featured Skill Poetry
    Teaching English
    Academic Writing
    Journalism Writing
    Blender
    Quebec French Dialect
    Editing & Proofreading
    Nonfiction
    Creative Writing
  • $20 hourly
    Hi! I'm here to write whatever you need. I can write short stories, poetry, novels, screenplays and more. I am very passionate about my work, and I hope all of you I'm lucky enough to work with share my passion! Feel free to contact me with any proposals.
    Featured Skill Poetry
    Songwriting
    Writing Critique
    Book Editing
    Writing
    Creative Direction
  • Want to browse more freelancers?
    Sign up

How hiring on Upwork works

1. Post a job

Tell us what you need. Provide as many details as possible, but don’t worry about getting it perfect.

2. Talent comes to you

Get qualified proposals within 24 hours, and meet the candidates you’re excited about. Hire as soon as you’re ready.

3. Collaborate easily

Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.

4. Payment simplified

Receive invoices and make payments through Upwork. Only pay for work you authorize.

Trusted by

How do I hire a Poet near Ottawa, ON on Upwork?

You can hire a Poet near Ottawa, ON on Upwork in four simple steps:

  • Create a job post tailored to your Poet project scope. We’ll walk you through the process step by step.
  • Browse top Poet talent on Upwork and invite them to your project.
  • Once the proposals start flowing in, create a shortlist of top Poet profiles and interview.
  • Hire the right Poet for your project from Upwork, the world’s largest work marketplace.

At Upwork, we believe talent staffing should be easy.

How much does it cost to hire a Poet?

Rates charged by Poets on Upwork can vary with a number of factors including experience, location, and market conditions. See hourly rates for in-demand skills on Upwork.

Why hire a Poet near Ottawa, ON on Upwork?

As the world’s work marketplace, we connect highly-skilled freelance Poets and businesses and help them build trusted, long-term relationships so they can achieve more together. Let us help you build the dream Poet team you need to succeed.

Can I hire a Poet near Ottawa, ON within 24 hours on Upwork?

Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it’s entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive Poet proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.