—David Pelzer, author of "The Blue Guitar"
I have worked with Peter over the course of the past several years in the development of several short stories as well as my historical novel-in-progress, The Blue Guitar. He is a dedicated professional, devoted to helping writers discover the best story that lies embedded within us, and the best way to tell it. Read More
Peter offers strong encouragement of progress already made, as well as concrete suggestions for making stories even stronger by re-imagining them. This includes heightening their urgency, giving characters more agency and instilling more compelling cause-and-effect into the narrative flow.
I recommend Peter as an essential partner in bringing fictional works to fruition.
—Carol Orange, author of "A Discerning Eye"
Peter Hoppock is an outstanding developmental editor. He read the manuscript for my second novel twice before writing a thoughtful and detailed editorial letter. Read More
—Fred Fitzsimmons, president emeritus of "the Off Campus Writers’ Workshop."
Peter is a polished, well published writer, and a gifted editor. He’s hands on, nurturing, and supportive in his manuscript critiques, and has a knack for pointing the way to manuscript improvements for those who are open to suggestions for changes. Read More
—Renee James, award-winning author of "BeatNikki's Café", "Seven Suspects", "A Kind of Justice", "Coming Out Can Be Murder"
Peter Hoppock has special talents as a substantive editor of fiction and memoir. He is inspirational, analytical, and endlessly enthusiastic about other writers’ voices.Read More
—Kelly Q Anderson, award-winning author and president of the Off Campus Writers’ Workshop
There is no finer eye for editing than Peter Hoppock's— he can swiftly identify a writer's strengths while steering improvements that leave you feeling empowered. Read More
—Emmet Hirsch, MD, author of The Education of Doctor Montefiore
Peter Hoppock has been an invaluable resource for me. His writing captures setting, character, dialogue and rhythm exquisitely, providing me with both a role model and inspiration. His skill as a writer powers his effectiveness as an editor. Peter takes the time to understand what the author is attempting to accomplish. Read More
—Llewella Forgie (she/her), award-winning author and editor
Peter Hoppock encourages writers by pointing out their manuscript’s strengths, but he also has great insight into why a manuscript isn’t hitting the mark. He is an excellent editor, and I would eagerly work with him again.