Copy Editor, Proofreader, Senior Editor, Senior Copy Editor, Copyeditor, Remote Copy Editor, Remote Proofreader PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Meticulous senior editor with 30 years’ experience across publishing, media and marketing. • Expert in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, style, tone and consistency. • Delivers clear, publication-ready copy while preserving author voice. • Adapts quickly to diverse client styles, tight deadlines and fast-paced workflows. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Knowledgeable in 6+ style guides: AP; Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS); MLA; APA; AMA; CP Style; and can adapt to client/company house styles. • Work in 3 English variants: U.S. English (native); Canadian English (native); U.K. English (very proficient). • Edited 35+ published books fiction and nonfiction, with 2 more in progress; plus 16 credited editing titles. • 30 years of experience in proofreading, copy editing, line editing and substantive editing.

Samantha Acker

Copy Editor, Proofreader, Senior Editor, Senior Copy Editor, Copyeditor, Remote Copy Editor, Remote Proofreader PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY • Meticulous senior editor with 30 years’ experience across publishing, media and marketing. • Expert in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, style, tone and consistency. • Delivers clear, publication-ready copy while preserving author voice. • Adapts quickly to diverse client styles, tight deadlines and fast-paced workflows. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Knowledgeable in 6+ style guides: AP; Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS); MLA; APA; AMA; CP Style; and can adapt to client/company house styles. • Work in 3 English variants: U.S. English (native); Canadian English (native); U.K. English (very proficient). • Edited 35+ published books fiction and nonfiction, with 2 more in progress; plus 16 credited editing titles. • 30 years of experience in proofreading, copy editing, line editing and substantive editing.

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Copy Editor, Proofreader, Senior Editor, Senior Copy Editor, Copyeditor,
Remote Copy Editor, Remote Proofreader

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Meticulous senior editor with 30 years’ experience across publishing, media and marketing.
• Expert in spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, style, tone and consistency.
• Delivers clear, publication-ready copy while preserving author voice.
• Adapts quickly to diverse client styles, tight deadlines and fast-paced workflows.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Knowledgeable in 6+ style guides: AP; Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS); MLA; APA; AMA; CP Style; and can adapt to client/company house styles.
• Work in 3 English variants: U.S. English (native); Canadian English (native); U.K. English (very proficient).
• Edited 35+ published books fiction and nonfiction, with 2 more in progress; plus 16 credited editing titles.
• 30 years of experience in proofreading, copy editing, line editing and substantive editing.

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Language

English
Fluent
English
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder and Chief Copy Editor / Proofreader at EXPRESSIVE EDITING
October 1, 2002 - October 29, 2025
Deliver publication-ready manuscripts, reports and client communications for authors, educators, publishers and organizations across North America and Europe. Implement client-specific style guides and templates to reduce revision cycles and improve consistency. Manage concurrent projects with different deadlines via MS Word’s tracked changes, Google Docs and MS Teams. Ongoing various short- and long-form content editing work across 60+ diverse clients.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at GIRL POWER TALK
August 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Edit feature and investment articles on VIPs and investing; ensure factual clarity, editorial rigor and adherence to house style.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at WRITE TO SELL YOUR BOOK
May 1, 2025 - October 29, 2025
Edit nonfiction and fiction manuscripts for market readiness, clarity and pacing; provide revision notes to authors.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at ÇÀLAMO Y C RAN & FICTION EXPRESS
January 1, 2024 - October 29, 2025
Edit and translate serialized fiction from U.K. English to U.S. English for young readers, ensuring readability.
Q.A. Editor (Remote) at HUMANITARIAN IMPACT INSTITUTE
September 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Edit humanitarian reports for clarity, stakeholder impact and accessibility. Coordinate with international teams to maintain consistent tone and factual accuracy.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at NOVUM PUBLISHING
May 1, 2023 - October 29, 2025
Edit and proofread fiction manuscripts in U.K. & U.S. English; ensure style and production readiness.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at TEXTBROKER
September 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025
Copy edit any-length articles across topics, sometimes with SEO keywords, in U.S. and Canadian English.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at THE URBAN WRITERS
July 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025
Edit nonfiction How-To books for clarity, structure and reader usability; ensure consistency and instructional accuracy.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at DOLCE MEDIA GROUP
January 1, 2020 - October 29, 2025
Edit human interest, lifestyle and news articles for client’s two international magazines, City Life and Dolce.
Remote QA Specialist / Copy Editor at TYPO DUCTIONS
June 29, 2023 - June 29, 2023
Edited and quality-checked healthcare content (brochures, social, online & video) for 70+ facilities nationwide. Worked daily in AP style using Hive, Google Docs and WhatsApp, under tight deadlines. Streamlined workflows by leveraging 30+ years of editing expertise for fast-moving content needs.
Remote Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader at Mokha Center
August 11, 2020 - Present
Copy edit neutral, non-biased news articles covering various events across the Middle East. Ensure the content is factual and contains impartial language.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor: French) at University at Albany (SUNY)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in English (Minor: French) at University at Albany (SUNY)
January 11, 2030 - October 29, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality

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