Beat the Incumbent — Dr. Louis Perron, 2024
“When I started to write ‘Beat the Incumbent’, I thought of myself as a decent writer. Well, getting the book over the finish line turned out to be a humbling experience. Sam came on very high recommendations, and fully delivered. His substantive editing considerably improved the manuscript. If I could do it over again, the only thing I would change is to bring him in earlier during the process.”
- Dr. Louis Perron; Political advisor and global campaign strategist.
Radius Book Group
JILL — Associated Press, 2022
"A HUGE thank you for all of your work on this project. We really couldn’t have done it without you."
- Julie Pace; Executive Editor, Associated Press.
"Deep and heartfelt thanks to Sam Corden, who was instrumental at every stage of this book. Sam is a spirited writer, an insightful editor, and a determined researcher. He works both hard and smart, and is adept at wearing a multitude of hats. He has been a sounding board and a friend across the miles and time zones, and he has my lasting gratitude."
- Evelyn Duffy; Founder, Open Boat Editing.
Little, Brown, and Company.
Love & Whiskey — Fawn Weaver, 2024
NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller
“The Open Boat Editing team would collectively like to thank the following people who helped us for their time and assistance: Mark Amatucci, John Baker, Craig Batchelor, Rachel Berry, Junebug Clark, Sam Corden, Cynthia Corn, Jesse Culpepper, Eileen Duffy, Madelyn Duffy, Qres Milan Ephraim, Tracie Franklin, Erin Wiggins Gillium, Pat Holl, Taneya Koonce, Minh Lee, Jed Lirette, Michelle Miller, Jason Morgan, Luke Parrish, Liz Provencher, Mollie Schaefer-"ompson, Dani Seiss, Mark Slagle, David Wolf, and Jennifer Young. Additionally, we thank Olivia Bates, Kayce Butler, Dr. Kevin Cason, Catherine Colbran, Lauren Hamric, Taylor McPeake, and Veronica Sales at the Tennessee State Archives, and Tranae Chatman and Debbie Shaw at the Tennessee State Museum, who provided patient, efficient, and kind assistance with records.”
Melcher Media Inc.
Burl — Jane Wolfe, 2022
“This book was a major lift and your chapter-by-chapter notes were a godsend.”
- Evelyn Duffy; Founder, Open Boat Editing.
Simon and Schuster // Andrews McMeel
Work with Sam
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Book Coaching
Support for books and book proposals. Tailored programs for both new and established writers.
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Editing
1-on-1 guidance for academic documents, applications, and professional publications.