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 a 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 art platforms and 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 31 reviews

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Rebecca K.

Rebecca K.

Jun, 2025

Vic offered a valuable and helpful voice as he responded to and assessed my memoir. His suggestions are decidedly on target.
Vic P.
Best wishes with your publication journey, Rebecca!
Kombucha M.

Kombucha M.

Jun, 2025

This is my second time working with Vic. I recommend him!
Vic P.
Thanks!
Samantha C.

Samantha C.

May, 2025

Vic is an exception editor! He provided prompt and detailed feedback for my book - allowing me to market my book with ease.
Jon M.

Jon M.

May, 2025

This my first attempt at publishing. Vic gave a thorough assessment of my work. It was full of compliments and constructive criticism which is crucial to anyone without professional experience like myself. I highly recommend his service to anyone and especially those who are starting out. I look ...
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Vic P.
Thanks, Jon! Have a great publication journey!
Justin G.

Justin G.

Apr, 2025

Vic was great to work with and gave me excellent feedback for my manuscript!
Vic P.
Very good client. Happy to work with him again.

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