Do you have a story to tell or
a book that needs to be written?
More than a quarter-century's
experience in book editing
is at your fingertips.
a book that needs to be written?
More than a quarter-century's
experience in book editing
is at your fingertips.
I can help you create the book or other
document you have in mind: from concept
through outline to finished manuscript.
Services include:
* Creative consultation based on three decades of
experience in bringing a book idea to market
* Substantive editing, both before and after you start
writing: advising on voice, outline, structure,
organization, style and all the little things that make
your words light up the page
* Copyediting and proofreading: all those nasty little
details that, if neglected, make your book stand out for
all the wrong reasons
* Advice on publishing and promotional strategies
* Boosting your spirits, commending your
perseverance and reminding you that this is supposed
to be fun!
My favorite genres:
* Biography/Autobiography, Sports, History, Business, Social
Issues, Health, Spirituality, Religion, Psychology, Cookbooks
* Try me! I've edited every subject from Japanese
woodworking to corporate history, from hockey to Southeast
Asian cuisine.
Rates: Subject to an assessment of the work required.
Together we will create a budget and work within it.
Contact me for an estimate at scrivcom@hotmail.com.
document you have in mind: from concept
through outline to finished manuscript.
Services include:
* Creative consultation based on three decades of
experience in bringing a book idea to market
* Substantive editing, both before and after you start
writing: advising on voice, outline, structure,
organization, style and all the little things that make
your words light up the page
* Copyediting and proofreading: all those nasty little
details that, if neglected, make your book stand out for
all the wrong reasons
* Advice on publishing and promotional strategies
* Boosting your spirits, commending your
perseverance and reminding you that this is supposed
to be fun!
My favorite genres:
* Biography/Autobiography, Sports, History, Business, Social
Issues, Health, Spirituality, Religion, Psychology, Cookbooks
* Try me! I've edited every subject from Japanese
woodworking to corporate history, from hockey to Southeast
Asian cuisine.
Rates: Subject to an assessment of the work required.
Together we will create a budget and work within it.
Contact me for an estimate at scrivcom@hotmail.com.
Yearning to tell
your story but
can't get
started?
Learn how through
online mentoring.
your story but
can't get
started?
Learn how through
online mentoring.
Brian Scrivener holds a B.A. & M.A. in English Literature, part of
a lifelong passion for the power of words to both inform and
transform. He has been facilitating individual expression through the
written word and image as a writer, editor and publisher since 1978.
His authors include prominent Canadian figures such as Rick
Hansen, Thomas Berger, and Mike Harcourt, as well as First Nations
groups.
Brian has co-authored two books and edited hundreds more
books and other documents over his years in book publishing.
Former Editorial Director at Raincoast Books (the folks who brought
you Harry Potter in Canada), earlier in his career he was Acquisitions
Editor at The University of British Columbia Press, Senior Editor at
Opus Sports Books and Editor-in-Chief of The Scrivener, the official
publication of The Society of Notaries Public of B.C.
Brian designed the website architecture for the website of the
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. He has consulted
and created marketing materials for companies and non-profits.
He has taught writing and communication at Canadian universities,
and in workshops. He has been a member of the executives of the
Association of Canadian University Presses, the Association of Book
Publishers of B.C. and the Canada-Pacific Book Publishing Society.
He was founding president of the West Coast Book Prize Society,
which established the B.C. Book Prizes.
Brian is a member of the Editors' Association of Canada. He is also
a certified yoga therapist and yoga teacher, and owns and manages
Hands On Health clinic with his wife, Claudia, a physiotherapist. He
currently lives on acreage near Kamloops with his family and far too
many horses.
a lifelong passion for the power of words to both inform and
transform. He has been facilitating individual expression through the
written word and image as a writer, editor and publisher since 1978.
His authors include prominent Canadian figures such as Rick
Hansen, Thomas Berger, and Mike Harcourt, as well as First Nations
groups.
Brian has co-authored two books and edited hundreds more
books and other documents over his years in book publishing.
Former Editorial Director at Raincoast Books (the folks who brought
you Harry Potter in Canada), earlier in his career he was Acquisitions
Editor at The University of British Columbia Press, Senior Editor at
Opus Sports Books and Editor-in-Chief of The Scrivener, the official
publication of The Society of Notaries Public of B.C.
Brian designed the website architecture for the website of the
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. He has consulted
and created marketing materials for companies and non-profits.
He has taught writing and communication at Canadian universities,
and in workshops. He has been a member of the executives of the
Association of Canadian University Presses, the Association of Book
Publishers of B.C. and the Canada-Pacific Book Publishing Society.
He was founding president of the West Coast Book Prize Society,
which established the B.C. Book Prizes.
Brian is a member of the Editors' Association of Canada. He is also
a certified yoga therapist and yoga teacher, and owns and manages
Hands On Health clinic with his wife, Claudia, a physiotherapist. He
currently lives on acreage near Kamloops with his family and far too
many horses.
Scrivener Editing
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Scrivener:
“I would like to acknowledge the
outstanding contribution of our editor,
Brian Scrivener, who went beyond the
call of duty. I would like to thank you for
your personal commitment to the
creation of this book. It was a joy
working with you.” Rick Hansen
“To Brian Scrivener for his editorial
input, his humour and his seasoned
perspective. I also want to acknowledge
his significant effort to shepherd this
book through its final phases.”
Dr. Joan Laub
Hansen & Laub, Going the Distance:
7 Steps to Personal Change
“Thank you for all your guidance,
patience, and for your alchemist’s craft
in transforming this text into a book.”
James P. Delgado, Waterfront: The
Illustrated Maritime Story of Greater
Vancouver
“Thank you for making this book a
wonderful and effortless experience for
me.”
Thomas Hobbs, Shocking Beauty
“The President’s Cup for editing goes to
Brian Scrivener, who was helpful, funny,
tireless, clever, overworked and (most
of all) patient in getting this book out of
me.”
Jason Cohen, Zamboni Rodeo
“Thanks to our editor, Brian Scrivener,
who began this process as a stranger
but finished it as a friend.”
Bob Nixon & Scott Simmie,
Tiananmen Square
“With my heartfelt gratitude for your
advice and assistance.” Thomas R.
Berger,
One Man’s Justice: A Life in the Law;
A Long and Terrible Shadow
“My editor, Brian Scrivener, greatly
improved the book.” Thomas R.
Berger, A Long and Terrible Shadow:
White Values, Native Rights in the
Americas
“With great tact and skill, Brian
tempered the rage, treated the syntax,
and, like Merlin, made it all better than it
started out to be.” Wayne Skene,
Fade to Black
“I must sincerely thank my editor, Brian
Scrivener, for once again putting on
display his editorial mastery of the rules
of zestful non-fiction writing, as well as
exhibiting a sense of tact and patience
that should place him on the spectrum
of forbearance just to the left of Job.”
Wayne Skene, Delusions of Power
“Il miglior fabbro.”
Alec Rose, Nisga
“My appreciation to Brian Scrivener for
helpful suggestions and encouragement
to go ahead and share a sensitive
subject.” Charles Ferris,
Twelve Dimensions
“I am still not quite certain what Brian
Scrivener did with the manuscript, but I
do know his contribution made for a
better book.”
Alex Macdonald, Outrage: Canada's
Justice System on Trial
“I would like to acknowledge the
outstanding contribution of our editor,
Brian Scrivener, who went beyond the
call of duty. I would like to thank you for
your personal commitment to the
creation of this book. It was a joy
working with you.” Rick Hansen
“To Brian Scrivener for his editorial
input, his humour and his seasoned
perspective. I also want to acknowledge
his significant effort to shepherd this
book through its final phases.”
Dr. Joan Laub
Hansen & Laub, Going the Distance:
7 Steps to Personal Change
“Thank you for all your guidance,
patience, and for your alchemist’s craft
in transforming this text into a book.”
James P. Delgado, Waterfront: The
Illustrated Maritime Story of Greater
Vancouver
“Thank you for making this book a
wonderful and effortless experience for
me.”
Thomas Hobbs, Shocking Beauty
“The President’s Cup for editing goes to
Brian Scrivener, who was helpful, funny,
tireless, clever, overworked and (most
of all) patient in getting this book out of
me.”
Jason Cohen, Zamboni Rodeo
“Thanks to our editor, Brian Scrivener,
who began this process as a stranger
but finished it as a friend.”
Bob Nixon & Scott Simmie,
Tiananmen Square
“With my heartfelt gratitude for your
advice and assistance.” Thomas R.
Berger,
One Man’s Justice: A Life in the Law;
A Long and Terrible Shadow
“My editor, Brian Scrivener, greatly
improved the book.” Thomas R.
Berger, A Long and Terrible Shadow:
White Values, Native Rights in the
Americas
“With great tact and skill, Brian
tempered the rage, treated the syntax,
and, like Merlin, made it all better than it
started out to be.” Wayne Skene,
Fade to Black
“I must sincerely thank my editor, Brian
Scrivener, for once again putting on
display his editorial mastery of the rules
of zestful non-fiction writing, as well as
exhibiting a sense of tact and patience
that should place him on the spectrum
of forbearance just to the left of Job.”
Wayne Skene, Delusions of Power
“Il miglior fabbro.”
Alec Rose, Nisga
“My appreciation to Brian Scrivener for
helpful suggestions and encouragement
to go ahead and share a sensitive
subject.” Charles Ferris,
Twelve Dimensions
“I am still not quite certain what Brian
Scrivener did with the manuscript, but I
do know his contribution made for a
better book.”
Alex Macdonald, Outrage: Canada's
Justice System on Trial
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work better on the
Web
development & copy
editing
* writing & re-writing
of books, reports,
promotional materials
* writing & managing
newsletters
* photograph selection
& document design
* creative approaches
to help your words
work better on the
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