Samantha Lord
Welcome! My name is Samantha Lord, and I'm a freelance editor based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I work online with clients all over the world.With a strong literary background, I specialize in editing manuscripts for indie authors (non-fiction and fiction).You can hire me to edit your book. I offer developmental editing, copyediting/line editing, and proofreading services.
(This is a satellite site for my main site, www.samanthalordwriter.com, but you can contact me here below).
Why Indie Authors Hire Me?• 13+ years of experience in editing and writing
• Poynter ACES Certificate in Editing
•Member of the EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association)
• Strong literary background, with a Master's degree in English Literature
• Education background, with a Bachelor of Education
• Full range of services (developmental editing, copyediting/line editing & proofreading)
• Expert literary and storytelling knowledge
• Non-fiction and fiction experience
Client Praise
“I wholeheartedly recommend Samantha Lord for her exceptional proofreading and editing services. Her thoughtful approach, professionalism, and dedication are second to none, making her a highly trusted and valued collaborator in any literary project."
– 1Drea Pennington at Make Your Mark Global
"Working with Samantha as both proofreader and fact checker on my historical fiction novel was a fantastic experience. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and she returned my pages promptly with clear, insightful edits and thoughtful suggestions. Every writer needs a trusted team of experts to bring a story confidently across the finish line, and I’m grateful to have Samantha as part of mine. I would gladly work with her again." - Hope C. Stewart (Author of a Regency Mystery novel)"Working with Samanta thus far has been an absolute delight! She has truly helped me reflect more deeply on my writing, improving details and offering superb advice. Her skills are unmatched, and her kindness is right on par. I will definitely work with her again in the future!" - Anne Gillespie (a Regency Fiction Author)
I offer developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading services. You can hire me for one, two, or all of these services.
Developmental EditingDevelopmental editing (also known as structural editing, or even content editing) is the first step in the book editing process. It is high-level, structural editing. You can have several rounds of developmental editing. By high level, I mean it includes revisions and suggestions about the structure, organization, and general tone of your manuscript. It does not focus on the line-level issues that we deal with in the next phase of editing (copyediting and line editing) (although I often do make a few line-level corrections/suggestions).
Copyediting/Line Editing
Copyediting and line editing (also known as stylistic editing) are primarily line-level editing. I do both in one service. Copyediting and line editing focus on reviewing, correcting, improving, and refining grammar, sentence structure, clarity, and style. You can have more than one round of copyediting/line editing.
Proofreading
Proofreading takes place after all copyediting is complete. It involves reviewing and correcting any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors that slipped through the copyediting process.
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This is a satellite site for my main site: www.samanthalordwriter.com/book-editing-services.
@Samantha Lord 2026