I fact-check non-fiction books

Many writers want a second set of eyes on their work before it goes out into the world – and no wonder. 

Since 2022, I’ve helped Canadian writers publish accurate, verified work with confidence. I fact-check and pressure-test manuscripts before publication to ensure facts are correct. 

I offer fact-checking for completed non-fiction manuscripts:

  • Verify facts, dates, names, figures, and timelines

  • Consult reports, studies, news coverage, and public records to confirm claims 

  • Check quotations, paraphrases, and attributions

  • Recommend tweaks to clarify statements or correct inaccuracies

  • Prepare end notes or footnotes to support sources 

FAQs

  • Canadian authors writing research-driven non-fiction, including health, science, environment, and social topics. 

  • Yes. I can only fact-check completed drafts. (It gets too messy otherwise!) 

  • No. I identify issues and suggest changes to improve accuracy. Revisions are up to you! 

  • Pricing depends on scope, complexity, and timeline. I provide a quote before we start. Scope is flexible: some authors want their full manuscript checked, others focus on specific chapters.

  • Fill out the form below with a brief description of your project and publication timeline. 

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Testimonials

  • "I trusted her completely"

    “Emily fact-checked my second book The Deepest Map, and I could not recommend her work more highly. She is thorough, fast and thoughtful. Detailed instructions on handling sensitive sources or topics did not faze her.

    On an interpersonal level, she was friendly, professional and easy to work with. Many of my sources took the time to tell me how much they enjoyed talking with her. I trusted her completely.”

    — Laura Trethewey, author of The Deepest Map: The High-Stakes Race to Chart the World's Oceans

  • "I would absolutely work with her again"

    "Emily did a fantastic job of fact-checking my second book, Building a Sustainable Kitchen. She had to sort through a large volume of information, including academic studies, interview transcripts, government websites, and more.

    Emily was organized, efficient, thorough, and paid keen attention to detail—all of which are qualities essential for good fact-checking. I would absolutely work with her again on future books."

    — Naomi Hansen, author of Building a Sustainable Kitchen

  • "Thorough and thoughtful"

    “Emily is a thorough and thoughtful fact-checker. Her attention to detail helped me feel more secure and confident in my first book. The book was heavily researched and contained more than 700 citations, and Emily worked through them with speed and skill.

    I've since recommended her to several other authors, and look forward to working with her again on my upcoming book!”

    — Tracey Lindeman, author of BLEED: Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care

  • "Precise and very thorough"

    “Emily did an excellent job fact-checking my book. Her work was precise and very thorough, and she communicated everything clearly throughout the process.

    I highly recommend Emily for any fact-checking work you have.”

    — David Geselbracht, author of Climate Hope: Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis. 

  • "I was able to release my book with confidence"

    “Working with Emily was one of the best decisions I made during the publication process. My non-fiction book contains several science‑heavy chapters, and she provided fact‑checking that was thorough, thoughtful, and precise.

    Fact-checking is more than verifying information, and Emily helped me make sure that every claim, citation, and explanation was as accurate and trustworthy as possible.

    Thanks to Emily, I was able to release my book with confidence, knowing I had done everything I could to make the content reliable for readers.”

    — Misty Pratt, author of All In Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Health