Matt Samet – Editor

I am an experienced writer, editor, copyeditor/proofer, and media/content creator based in Colorado.

I have decades of content creation, editing, and workflow management, from magazine articles, to books, to marketing copy for magazines and websites. I’ve written—a lot; I’ve edited—a lot; I’ve copyedited—a lot; I’ve proofread—a lot. I also hold a BS in Journalism and an MA in English, and am fluent with the Chicago Manual of Style.

I’m very adaptable to any subject matter, and love helping people tell their stories via the written word.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Matt is an exceptional editor, able to tackle a wide range of projects. Given his background, it's not surprising he's great for detailed, technical editing as for climbing manuals. But we rely on him even more for more nuanced work on narratives and memoirs that require structural, thematic, or character development, as well as wordsmithing at the line level. Matt can literally do it all!" —Kate Rogers, Editor in Chief, Mountaineers Books

"Copyediting a book is a tough job. It demands a rare combination of skills— the ability to manage both the broad scope of a project and its smallest, most critical details. But what matters just as much as technical skill are the human qualities—bringing encouragement, offering perspective, and building a collaborative, trusting rapport. Matt brought all of that and more. His professionalism and presence consistently elevated the quality of my manuscript. He was an ideal collaborator, and I was lucky to have him on my team." —Steve Duda, author of River Songs

"Matt was incredibly fun to work with. He quickly tuned my manuscript into a wonderful finished product I couldn’t be more proud of. I’m grateful for his knowledge and easy manner." —Russ Clune, author of The Lifer

“I had the pleasure of working with Matt on a complicated book that required a deft, but gentle, editing hand, compassion for the writer’s side of the process, and a curiosity that really improved the book. Couldn’t recommend him more as a true partner in the creative process.” —Geoff Powter, author of Survival Is Not Assured

"Working with Matt has been hands-down one of the best parts of my writing experience over the past two decades. His ability to work across all altitudes of writing—from the big picture to precise prose—is unparalleled. Matt also brings a level of empathy and care for the human experience into his editing that makes him an invaluable editor and partner in writing." —Majka Burhardt, author of More

"Matt is the consummate editor, able to see both the forest and the trees, to pay attention to the details as well as the overall arc of a manuscript. He can sharpen a bloated manuscript, or work with an author to bring out his unique voice. The key is Matt’s ability to quickly connect with the writer, and to respect the hard work but also vulnerability that are inherent in creative output. This is so important to being an editorial ally." —Karla Olson, Publisher, Patagonia Books