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 16 reviews

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Jamilia G.

Jamilia G.

Sep, 2024

Vic was amazing. His editorial review exceeded my expectations. I will certainly be coming back to Vic for another review once the entire manuscript is complete. I had a really great experience!
Erick H.

Erick H.

Jun, 2024

Vic is a great editor. He worked with me to provide me with exactly what I was looking for while providing excellent developmental advice. I will be using him again for line editing and all future projects!
Vic P.
Glad I could help, Erick!
James S.

James S.

Jun, 2024

Working with Vic was great! I really appreciated his insights. He was very easy to work with.
Vic P.
James has a great focus on his market, which makes his writing rewarding to edit. I would definitely work with him again.
Melody T.

Melody T.

Jun, 2024

Vic Petersen provided a thorough and professional edit of my manuscript. He also offered helpful suggestions and observations that were most welcome. His review has helped me to publish a professional and enjoyable book.
Vic P.
Melody is pleasant to work with and extremely knowledgeable about her top. I’d work with her again!
James H.

James H.

Jun, 2024

Vic was always on time with status reports and the final product. His feedback and suggestions on my query letter were great - much appreciated!
Vic P.
Wonderful client to work with.

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