Author: Vic Kostrzewski

Reading books and playing computer games are two of my favourite sitting-down pastimes. So a book about computer games sounded like an obvious choice – especially since it focuses on particular computer games, designed by a particular person. As it turns out, “Sid Meier’s Memoir!” is a great read for anyone – not just for game fanatics. What’s so good about it?

Vic Kostrzewski

I am an editor, author, translator and teacher based in the UK.

I am always looking to get involved in new projects. My areas of expertise:

ELT publishing – print and digital
Language learning
Translation – POL-ENG-POL, non-fiction
Editorial project management

Does it look like we could work together? Download my CV or get in touch via e-mail.

Some of what you’re about to read was learned the hard way.

No matter who you’re briefing – or who you’re briefed by – there is almost always space for improvement. A brief won’t solve all your problems, because work is messy, and creative work can be even messier. But getting a good brief means that you can get to the messy and creative stages quicker – and with less hassle.

Here, in no particular order, are 10 tricks for making your briefing documents work for you. Use all of them, or none of them, or vary them and tweak until they’re yours.

Vic Kostrzewski

I am an editor, author, translator and teacher based in the UK.

I am always looking to get involved in new projects. My areas of expertise:

ELT publishing – print and digital
Language learning
Translation – POL-ENG-POL, non-fiction
Editorial project management

Does it look like we could work together? Download my CV or get in touch via e-mail.