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9 Common Punctuation, Grammar, and Other Mistakes I See as a Copyeditor
Here is a list of 9 common punctuation and grammar mistakes I see in the work of my copyediting clients. Learn about these errors so that you can avoid them, and hire me in case you miss anything!

Samantha Lord
Jul 35 min read


Close Reading: "When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be" (1818) by John Keats
(I originally published this article in my Substack newsletter, Reflections by Samantha Lord, in January 2025.) Poem Close...

Samantha Lord
Jun 273 min read


Close Reading: "I'm Nobody! Who Are You?" a Poem by Emily Dickinson
(I originally published this article in my Substack newsletter, Reflections by Samantha Lord , in January 2025.) The primary theme of...

Samantha Lord
Jun 272 min read


You Deserve Confidence (Even When You Feel Like a Failure)
*Especially when you feel like a failure. (I originally published this article in my Substack newsletter, Reflections by Samantha Lord ,...

Samantha Lord
Jun 273 min read


Questioning the “Show, Don’t Tell” Dictum in Fiction Writing
(I originally published this article on my Substack newsletter, Reflections by Samantha Lord , in 2024.) No matter where you go in the...

Samantha Lord
Jun 2711 min read


Why Your Business Needs a Blog
For most e-commerce businesses, having a blog isn't just an extra -- it's a necessity. A blog keeps your site frequently revised and refreshed, so that Google continues to crawl it and keeps you in the SERPs (search engine results pages).

Samantha Lord
Jun 271 min read


My Substack: Reflections by Samantha Lord
I started a Substack blog/newsletter a year or so ago called Reflections by Samantha Lord . I hope you might consider joining me there!...

Samantha Lord
Jun 271 min read


What is Developmental Editing?
I explain what developmental editing is in this clear and concise video!

Samantha Lord
Jun 271 min read


Developmental Editing: Why You Need an Editor Before (and After) You’ve Finished Your Book
If you're writing a book, you might find it useful to hire an editor before you're finished. Developmental editing can help you finish your book.

Samantha Lord
Feb 241 min read


What is Content Marketing?
Content marketing is one of the most effective digital marketing strategies to get your business noticed online. Learn about content marketing here.

Samantha Lord
Feb 241 min read


What is a White Paper?
This is a big (and popular) topic. Sometimes called "the king of copy" or "the king of content," the white paper may have a mysterious...

Samantha Lord
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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