Sam Rose Preminger

Sam Rose Preminger – Editor

Lyric or narrative, explorations of identity, family, grief or love—I'm excited to read your poetry and help make it the best it can be.

Overview

“I have worked with over 100 editors and Sam is one of my top two choices to turn to for clear ideas, non-pushy guidance, truly useful insights, thoughtfully detailed responses, and skills in editing that only come from a hunger to help.”

— Derrick C. Brown, President, Write Bloody Publishing

I'm a Portland-based Editor and Publisher holding an MFA in Writing from Pacific University. For 10+ years, I've provided professional editing and publishing services to clients in the literary community. These services range from single poem consultations to shepherding large anthologies from early drafts to publication.

I'm happy to work with poets anywhere in their process, be that developing a manuscript, hands-on line edits, or proofreading and beyond.

Slam poets are welcome! I specialize in helping to translate performance to the page. It's my privilege to have worked with numerous touring poets including Portland's own Grand Slam Champion.

Services
Fiction
Poetry
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • MFA in Writing (Pacific University)

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2021 — Present
-Work independently with authors in the development of novels, full-length collections of poetry, short stories, and essays to be published by the press. -Provide services including developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading.

Self-employed

Mar, 2017 — Jan, 2026 (almost 9 years)
-Oversaw a small team in the production of an online arts magazine, publishing poetry, visual arts, and prose. -Provided final proofing for all published content across genres. -Acted as primary editor of a long-running poetry column.

Portfolio

From Here We Build: Queer Youth Write From Their Lives

Preminger, Sam Rose

Future Perfect Project

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Proofreading
I Remember Not Sleeping

Levine, Sherri

Fernwood Press

Copy Editing Proofreading
CLAYBOY

Avery, Fez

Write Bloody Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
I Now Pronounce You

Earleywine, Caroline

Write Bloody Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Built By Storms

Kramer, Miriam

Write Bloody Publishing

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Morphology

Miriam Fabri, Erica

Write Bloody Publishing

Editorial Assessment Proofreading
A Congregation of Alligators

Thompson, Grayson

Write Bloody Publishing

Proofreading
A LITTLE GRIEF BREAK: The Collected Poems

Brown, Derrick C.

Write Bloody Publishing

Copy Editing Proofreading
Lesbian Fashion Struggles

Earleywine, Caroline

Developmental Editing Copy Editing
Love Ends in a Tandem Kayak

Brown, Derrick C.

Copy Editing Proofreading
La Llorona, Poetry And Prose: On Womanhood, Assimilation, Folklore and the Perlis

Salinas, Olga Rosales

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Heirloom

Ajani, Ashia

Proofreading
Here I Am Burn Me

Nguyen, Kimberly

Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
Her Way with Words

Renae, Brianna

Developmental Editing Copy Editing Editorial Assessment
apocrifa

Flame, Amber

Copy Editing Proofreading
Lessons on Being Tenderheaded

Janae Johnson

Developmental Editing Copy Editing

Sam Rose has 6 reviews

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V C.

V C.

Nov, 2026

Sam Rose provided the critique, revision, and recommendations that I know is needed for my work to reach its fullest potential.
frank C.

frank C.

Oct, 2026

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Sam! From the beginning, she showed a genuine interest in my work and took the time to understand what I was trying to accomplish. Her editorial assessment was incredibly thoughtful, insightful, and thorough. She provided valuable feedback a...
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Caden G.

Caden G.

Oct, 2026

One of the things I appreciated most about working with Sam Rose was their ability to help me reconsider the artistic ambitions of one of my poems. Rather than focusing solely on the piece as it was, they encouraged me to think more carefully about what I wanted it to accomplish and whether my ex...
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Caden G.

Caden G.

Oct, 2026

Working with Sam Rose was a valuable experience. Their knowledge of poetry was evident throughout the editorial assessment, not only in the depth of their observations but also in the poets they referenced. I was also pleasantly surprised by how much practical knowledge they shared beyond the i...
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Michael L.

Michael L.

Sep, 2026

Sam was very polite and professional. She is also very knowledgable and well versed in the field of poetry, providing clear and concise editorial guidance. I was able to make several adjustments and polish my work before submitting it to a poetry journal for consideration of publication. I would ...
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