Vic Peterson

Vic Peterson – Editor

I focus on travel memoirs, travelogues, and travel guides. Highly skilled wordsmith and globe trotter. I boost your travel writing!

Overview

My publishing career includes three years as a proofreader at Macmillan, Fodor’s, and Simon and Schuster; two years as graduate teaching assistant / substitute undergraduate lecturer in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Dallas; and more than a decade providing freelance book reviews and editorial synopses to Foreword, Independent Publisher, and other arts platforms as well as individual aspiring writers.

My attitude is generous and supportive. I advance your writing goals with actionable feedback provided in writing or, on request, through Zoom sessions. My services include:

· Editorial Assessment: 1000 – 1500-word analysis of your work with detailed manuscript commentary and recommendations for going forward

· Developmental Editing: Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Word Choice, Syntax, Pacing, Tone, Point of View, Characterization, Dialogue, and Structure

· Copyediting: Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Word Choice, Syntax

· Multiple rounds available on agreement

Every book tells a story. Find yours!

My novel, The Berserkers, is available from Hawkwood Books.


Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Travel
Fiction
Contemporary Fiction Magical Realism
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • TEFL Certification (The University of Kansas)

Work experience

Self-employed

May, 1990 — Present

More than two decades providing freelance book reviews and editorial synopses to Foreword, Independent Publisher, and other arts platforms. Experience includes editorial support for poetry textbooks and literary publications.

University of Texas at Dallas

Sep, 1986 — Aug, 1988 (almost 2 years)

Graduate teaching assistant / substitute undergraduate lecturer in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Dallas. Proctored exams, graded exams and papers, provided developmental writing feedback.

Vic has 21 reviews

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Karam M.

Karam M.

Nov, 2024

Professional and friendly with a sharp eye for detail. Thank you Vic.
Vic P.
Thanks, Karam, it was a pleasure.
Trent F.

Trent F.

Nov, 2024

Vic went over and beyond my expectations. He provided the advice and expertise I was seeking, went many steps past what I'd hoped for, and was kind enough to quickly answer my follow-up questions. He has given my project a jolt of momentum and helped me grow as a writer with his guidance and encouragement.
Vic P.
Trent has a wonderful project; I’m glad to have collaborated on it.
Custom K-9 S.

Custom K-9 S.

Nov, 2024

As a first-time author, I was nervous about submitting my book to the scrutiny and judgement of a professional. It seemed all very fine and good for my mother-in-law to critique my hard-earned pages, but for someone who has experience and does this for a living? It turns out that I couldn't have been in better hands! Vic was kind, thoughtful and preserved my exact tone and rhythm of the book. H...
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Vic P.
A dedicated author with a lively take on dog training! A would definitely collaborate with her again.
Korie T.

Korie T.

Oct, 2024

Vic was great. Performed everything as needed and provided deliverables well ahead of schedule.
Amanda E.

Amanda E.

Sep, 2024

Vic gave very helpful insight to help my book be at it's best before publishing! He is great to work with!

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