Hello, I am
Sara Peterson
I specialize in writing, editing, and proofreading services that help you and your business grow or master difficult projects.
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Content services
Content writing
I craft compelling text that reflects your own style and voice. But I also write original pieces with minimal guidance. Whatever it is you need.
Editing
Flow, consistency, and general text polish all contribute to an enjoyable reading experience. I want these things in a piece of writing just as much as you do, and make that “magic” happen.
Proofreading
I ensure text follows all the grammar rules (Chicago or AP style; whichever you prefer), is spelled correctly, and just generally looks its best. That way the writing is the main focus, as it should be.
Writing samples
Some samples of my writing
Feeding Kids Article
Turns out, getting kids to eat can be hard. I wrote an article for PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) with tips to ease mealtime stress.
Meditation Article
An overview about meditation for the CareDash health and wellness website.
Microsoft Partner Network Story
How the Port of Seattle used Microsoft technology to better organize and use its own information stockpile.
Belltown Restaurant Tour Description
Writing and food—two of my favorite things.
Online Video Marketing Campaign
I break down how banking with a credit union and coaching college football are more alike than you think.
Hawaii Video Slide Shows
Copy for a video loop that ran in hotel lobbies throughout Hawaii.
Carl English Biography Article
Who was Carl English, the namesake of the gardens at Seattle's Hiram M. Chittenden Locks?
English Countryside Tour Description
A travel website description of a full-day tour outside of London and through the English countryside.
Specialty Mortgages Brochure Text
Explanation of specialty mortgages available through an Arizona credit union for attorneys and CPAs.
“Once” the Musical Description
Write-up of the Broadway musical “Once.”
Retirement Community Magazine Ad
Ad copy for a retirement community, based on an interview of the ad's featured community residents.
Trivia Questions and Answers
Putting my Jeopardy!-watching skills to good use.
Proofreading
The proof is in the pudding
Proofreading has always been more of a habit than an assigned task. In 2013 I started proofreading books professionally, and have since lent my expertise to an ever-growing number of titles.
Apart from books, I've also proofread a variety of pieces for the marketing world, ranging from flyers, print ads and brochures, and online ebrochures to emails, white papers, website wireframes, and a variety of other projects that require a careful eye. I am also experienced in proofreading blog posts, marketing plans, product descriptions, and resumes.
Books proofread (63+ titles)
Nonfiction
- Enough by Shauna M. Ahern
- Every Penguin in the World by Charles Bergman
- Become America by Eric Liu
- Oh, La La by Ciscoe Morris
Fiction
- The Banks of Certain Rivers by Jon Harrison
- Going Home by James D. Shipman
Romance
- Need You For Always by Marina Adair
- Need You For Mine by Marina Adair
- Turbulent Waters by Melody Anne
- In the Cards by Jamie Beck
- Worth the Risk by Jamie Beck
- Wish Me Home by Kay Bratt
- Love Me Sweet by Tracy Brogan
- Along the Broken Road by Heather Burch
- Taken by Tuesday by Catherine Bybee
- Seduced by Sunday by Catherine Bybee
- The Rogue’s Wager by Christi Caldwell
- This Time Around by Tawna Fenske
- Under a Falling Star by Caroline Fyffe
- Whispers on the Wind by Caroline Fyffe
- Make Me Sin by J.T. Geissinger
- Sweet as Sin by J.T. Geissinger
- Storm Warned by Dani Harper
- Caught in the Act by Kim Law
- She Can Kill by Melinda Leigh
- On the Record by K.A. Linde
- Return to Homecoming Ranch by Julia London
- Meant For You by Michelle Major
- A Rake Reformed by Shirley Marks
- Filthy Rich by Raine Miller
- Gone by Elisabeth Naughton
- Repressed by Elisabeth Naughton
- Her Hopes and Dreams by Terri Osburn
- Home to Stay by Terri Osburn
- The Last in Love by Terri Osburn
- More to Give by Terri Osburn
- Falling For Her by Sandra Owens
- Jack of Hearts by Sandra Owens
- Lost in Her by Sandra Owens
- Someone Like Her by Sandra Owens
- Between Breaths by Anna Philpot
- Beneath the Surface by Melynda Price
- Fighting For Control by Melynda Price
- Consumed by Fire by Anne Stuart
- The Best Victim by Colleen Thompson
- The Drowned Girls by Loreth Anne White
- Unlaced by the Outlaw by Michelle Willingham
Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Lost in Arcadia by Sean Gandert
- Alien Wars by Vaughn Heppner
- The Void by J.D. Horn
- (R)evolution by PJ Manney
- Unborn by Amber Lynn Natusch
- Desperate Fire by Christopher G. Nuttall
- The Curse Defiers by Denise Grover Swank
- Trident Code by Thomas Waite
- The Banished of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
- The Void of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler
Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime
- Chilling Effect by Melissa F. Miller
- Finding Sheba by H.B. Moore
- American Woman by Robert Pobi
- Afterlife by Marcus Sakey
- Don’t Order Dog by C.T. Wente
Young Adult
- The Rules of Regret by Megan Squires
A quick intro
About me
I love to work with words—stringing them together to get a message, feeling, or idea across; tightening them up so each one pulls its weight; or checking them over to see that every one is correctly placed, spelled, and used.
Words captivate me for their storytelling abilities, whether the story is a sewing tutorial for a pillow cover (helpful!) or an image-packed description that transports you to a far corner of the world (maybe where the sun shines in February). For me, the human parts of words are the most interesting aspects. Otherwise, who’s reading them?
Experience
Skills you can trust
I have been writing and editing professionally since 2005. Much of my early experience was in the travel industry, and over time I branched out to other subjects. I am always eager to take on something new.
I'm extremely familiar with writing and editing blog and web articles, website content, newsletters, style guidelines, product descriptions, training documents, and a host of other genres. Additionally, I have written and edited print ads and trivia questions, and even tightened up phrasing for product labels.
Contact me
Let's talk about your project
Have a writing, editing, or proofreading project in mind? Send me a note and let's talk about it.
spwrites@gmail.com