Samantha Acker is an accomplished copy editor and proofreader with over 25 years of experience, deeply rooted in the American editing landscape. Her journey began in the late 1990s within the vibrant world of newspapers and magazines, where she honed her skills before venturing into editing an eclectic array of articles, reports, documents, and both fiction and nonfiction books. Currently based in New York City, NY, Samantha brings a wealth of expertise in various style guides, including AP Style, CP Style, CMOS, APA, and MLA, allowing her to seamlessly navigate American, Canadian, and British English.
Notably, Samantha's reputation extends beyond borders. In Ottawa, Canada, she holds the impressive position of the 7th top editor out of 17, according to a ranking by WritingTipsOasis.com. Her editorial journey also saw her reside in Canada for over two decades, adding a unique cross-cultural perspective to her work.
Samantha Acker's editorial prowess has graced numerous publications, including the Fort Pierce Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, InvestmentNews, Metro Toronto, and Metro Ottawa. Since 2006, she has flourished as a freelance copy editor and proofreader, contributing her expertise to projects for esteemed organizations such as Dolce Media Group, At Bay Press, and therighthairstyles.com.