Sami Nicole Ripley – Editor

"Finishing a book requires someone who sweats the details so you can focus on the writing. Sami was that person. She kept every deadline on track, polished the prose line by line, and thought ahead to marketing before I did. Her positivity carried me across the finish line. I recommend her without hesitation." —Yael Schonbrun, author of Work, Parent, Thrive

"I’m grateful for the editorial support Sami provided. Her insights about sections that needed expansion and text that needed pruning ultimately made the book clearer, more concise, and more relevant than it would have been without her input. Sami was not only able to see ways to enhance each section that I had not but also always offered her suggestions with skill and consideration. The result of our collaboration was a book that went far beyond what I'd hoped for." —Lynd Morris, editor of The Spiritual Path of Nonviolent Communication

Welcome to my Reedsy page, dear writer. My name is Sami Nicole, and I've worked in nonfiction trade publishing for close to a decade, developing books, copyediting manuscripts, shepherding project schedules, and helping authors bring their words into the wider world. I've worked with hundreds of writers, artists, and agents over the years and always adjust my work style to what feels most enriching for our collaboration. I'm here to make your work sparkle without taking away what it is that makes it unique: your voice. Let's make a book!

I have two BAs in English Literature and Japanese Studies and an MSCS in Software Engineering.