Testimonials for Jennica Peterson

Jennica Peterson edited my first novel. She was wonderful to work with. She maintained the delicate balance of being both a compassionate and critical reader. She understood the vision of my project and was working always to realize more fully that vision. She also, however, has the gift particular to the best editors-she is able to see what the writer herself cannot quite see. She took me to places in my novel where the voice faltered, to scenes that needed more length, to characters that wanted to be flushed out, to sentences that needed clarification, to phrases that required more poetry, and even to the comma that was misplaced. My novel bloomed more completely under her hands, her eye. (I look forward to my next book for the chance to work with her again.)

—Jennifer Leidner
Language Lecturer, New York University

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Jennica Peterson sees the soul of a story and knows how to coax it out. She is superb at taking a piece to the next level, with gentle insights and a researcher’s skill for detail and nuance. It’s a privilege to work with this wise and nurturing editor.

—Gayle Keck
Travel and food writer,
Winner, Lowell Thomas Award, 2008

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I’ve been working on a memoir for some time and recently sought edit help from Jennica. I was not only impressed with her considerable literary and editing expertise, but her support and empathy as well. She’s a real pro who knows the ins and outs of all aspects of good writing and is one fine editor. She taught me how to write clear, concise, and descriptive prose. My work with her has taken my writing to a new level.

—Michael Vonnegut