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HEATHER
WALKER ​PETERSON

Associate Professor, Department of English & Literature | University of Northwestern – St. Paul

Biography

A former freelance editor and proofreader with Bethany House, WaterBrook Multnomah, and David C Cook, Heather teachers Editing and Proofreading and Structure of English: Grammar at Northwestern. She also writes for the Mudroom and InterVarsity's The Well.

Workshop

Editing Your Own Work
You're trying to get your writing out quickly, and you need to self-edit. What are the key things to look for--the ones that would cause red or yellow lights for agents and editors? What steps should you take to edit well? Heather will provide you with the knowledge and skill to start you using an eagle's eye.

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In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully review the faculty members' areas of expertise, needs, and requests to identify those best suited for your goals as a writer. ​​​​​
Area of expertise: Getting started
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  • 2021 Schedule
    • Pre-conference Sessions
    • Workshop Sessions
    • Pro Advice Panels
  • Faculty
    • Keynote Speakers
    • Workshop & 1:1 Faculty
  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • Our Team
    • Writing at Northwestern
    • Next Step Courses >
      • Ready, Set, Go! Proposal, One Sheet, and Pitch
      • Building Your Platform
  • Contact
  • FAQs
    • Zoom Etiquette
    • Zoom Help Center