A quarter-century's experience in writing and editing is at your fingertips. I can help you create the print project you have in mind:
from concept through outline to finished manuscript.
My services include:
* Creative consultation in bringing a print 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 work 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, Business, History, Social Issues, Health, Spirituality, Cookbooks
* Try me! I've edited every subject from Japanese woodworking to self-help manuscripts, from hockey history 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. Brian Scrivener 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, Thomas Hobbs and Mike Harcourt, as well as First Nations groups. Brian has co-authored two books and edited hundreds more 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 and Senior Editor at Opus Books. He is former Editor of The Scrivener (professional magazine of the Society of Notaries of B.C.), and a contributor to other award-winning business publications. He has written promotional copy and brochures, and advised clients on the print component of marketing campaigns. His online experience includes creating the website architecture for the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. website. 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 BC Book Prizes. Brian holds a B.A. & M.A. in English Literature, part of a lifelong passion for the power of words to both inform and transform. What authors have said about Brian 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, 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
“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 |
