About Me
Hi. I’m Samantha Garner.
I’m a freelance editor, but you’ve probably figured that out by now.
I’ve been editing and writing on a variety of topics since 1997. I’ve written about things such as green living, freelance writing, historical figures, non-traditional weddings and unusual inventions. My day jobs have been in the corporate communications and marketing fields, helping lots of different clients communicate to lots of different audiences. I love editing all kinds of things and get a thrill from ferreting out clichés and reworking sentences. Yes, it’s nerdy, but someone’s got to be the nerd!
On the non-paying side of things, I sat on the board of directors of the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society for two years, as well as on the editorial collective of the organization’s 25th anniversary publication. I’m currently a member of the Writers Guild of Alberta. My short fiction and poetry have been published in The Fiddlehead, Broken Pencil and Kiss Machine.
Find me online elsewhere:
Selected Writing Samples
Suite 101
Suite 101 features thousands of articles written by experienced authors. I contributed articles in the Resources for Writers section, offering aspiring and experienced writers alike tips and advice in an at-a-glance and focused format. Here, I used keywords and SEO to ensure it was easy for the right audience to find each article.
- Communications Skills for the Self-Employed – How Contract or Freelance Professionals Can Communicate Effectively
- The Free Fall Method of Creative Writing – W.O. Mitchell’s Innovative Style for Writers
- How to Use the Word “Comprise” – Examples and Logic Behind Saying “Comprised”
- How to Write Every Day – Tips for Creating a Daily Writing Practice
Inventor Spot
For Inventor Spot, I started out writing about historical inventions, whether they flopped or were still in use today. Later, I switched to writing about innovative marketing and advertising from around the world. I researched ideas independently as well as participated in marketing and promotional efforts for my blog and Inventor Spot in general. I was able to insert relevant keywords into each article organically, without detracting from the flow of the text.
- 10 Innovative Uses of Semi Trucks
- The Slightly Gross Origins of Lipstick
- Three Famous Things Invented by Accident – Slinky, Silly Putty and the Popsicle
Hugg.ca
In 2008, I contributed regular articles to hugg.ca, a Canadian environmental news and tips blog. For this blog, I conducted independent research from a variety of sources. I varied my articles between news items and general interest “how-to”-styles.