FAQs

Do you need to hire a publisher to self-publish a book in Canada? 

No, you don't need to hire a publisher to self-publish a book in Canada. This is good news, as many publishers charge authors thousands of dollars just to publish one book, and they often charge extra for editing. 

If you do hire a hybrid publisher, make sure you read reviews of their services posted online. Remember, publishers are businesses. Prestige and gate-keeping are often marketing strategies. In many cases, that is all they are: branding and marketing strategies. 

You don't have to pay for a hybrid publisher (the type of publisher that requires payment to publish). You can simply hire your own editor, and then publish independently for free on a platform such as Amazon KDP. You can get an ISBN for free from ISBN Canada at Library and Archives Canada. 

Samantha Lord is a Canadian editor with more than 13 years of experience, and she will edit your book. She offers a full range of book editing services, including developmental editing, copyediting and line editing, and proofreading. Learn more at https://www.samanthalordwriter.com/book-editing-services. 

Do you work with clients in countries other than Canada?

Yes, absolutely! I work remotely (online) with clients all over the world. In fact, most of my clients are from the United States. 

How does payment for your services work? 

I keep payments safe and easy by using PayPal invoicing. I will send you invoices for the fees that are owed.