John Barton Email & Phone Number

John Barton is a Editor at Brick Books. He possess expertise in editing, poetry, writing, editorial process, publishing and 42 more skills. He is proficient in French. Colleagues describe him as "You could ask for no better champion for your writing. John provided editorial mentorship to many pages of what would become my first book, and I benefited tremendously. For several months, he edited and discussed my work over email, phone, and in person. He was a profoundly engaged reader, shepherding novice pages into publishable writing. He also recommended other writers whose books might inspire and instruct me, books I refer to even now. His editorial approach was rigorous and… Show more" and "John Barton is a superb editor. He is sensitive to the writer's intentions and generous in his comments and feedback-- generous in every way, in terms of the time he spends thinking about the work and the tact with which he invites the writer to think more deeply. I enjoyed every minute of working with him as he engaged me in a detailed revision of a non-fiction essay. He is an astute reader, has a wealth of knowledge and has a great artistic sense. "

Listed skills include Editing, Poetry, Writing, Editorial Process, and 43 others.

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  Editor

  Brick Books

  Victoria, Bc, Ca