"Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write, which was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead.

"Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother's shoulder, and said, 'Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.'"

~ Anne Lamott ~

 

"I first met Barb Adamski about four years ago. The considerable writing and editing skills I saw then led me to hire her in March of 2005 as one of a team contributing writing and editing skills to two large projects I'm managing for a client. I've found Barb a pleasure to work with throughout. She meets project goals and deadlines without fail, she takes a positive approach to the inevitable changes and challenges of a large project, she follows a detailed style guide efficiently, and she communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. I highly recommend Barb to anyone seeking expertise in writing and editing projects."
~ Suzanne Bastedo, Special Projects Manager for the North American Montessori Center
and former editing and writing instructor for the Print Futures Professional Writing Program, Douglas College ~

"I’ve struggled with other independent editors. I find Barbara Adamski’s detailed attention invaluable, her insight perceptive and refreshing."
~ Neil Betker, Author of the Stratton Series ~

"Barb Adamski is a contributor to The Canadian Encyclopedia. She is a skilled writer whose thorough research, attention to detail, and wise editorial decisions have helped us to maintain the authority for which the encyclopedia is known. Her ability to deliver high-quality work on time and her personable nature make her a pleasure to work with!"
~ Laura Neilson Bonikowsky, Associate Editor, The Canadian Encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia of Music in Canada ~

"Barb Adamski is a master of clarifying ideas. She consistently poses good questions and suggests superior wordings, rather than inserting herself into the text with concepts that were not there to begin with. In this way Barb helps to complete a project quickly without creating more work!"
~ David Brownstein, Professor of Geography, UBC ~

"I just wanted to let you know that I read your piece about lacrosse in The Walrus and thought it was brilliant! It gave me a whole new appreciation for the sport that I now regret not getting nearly enough exposure to in my K–12 days."
~ Kat Code ~

"You have a real knack for transforming ideas into concrete models that work!"
~ Lia De Pauw, Project Coordinator, Vancouver Coastal Health’s Parkgate
Teen Sexual Health Project ~

"Thank you very much for the wonderful editing job you did for me. You caught EVERYTHING!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that."
~ Ricki Ewings, Editor ~

"Barbara Adamski really knows her subject and shows passion for punctuation and grammar."
~ Anne Griddick, Writer, participant in Barb's course on grammar and punctuation, Surrey Creative Writing Diploma Program ~

"Barb is a real pro on many different levels. She does a great job copy editing, at a reasonable cost, and is a pleasure to work with. I know I can count on her, which means a lot."
~ Jennifer Haupt, Author ~

"Deadlines! Barb does a great job of delivering what I need, when I need it!"
~ Peggy John, Director of Editorial, Canada Wide Magazines & Communications Ltd. ~

"She has an editor's keen eye and offers stylistic and editing changes in a facilitative way that is encouraging to a writer. Barb elevates my work."
~ Leigh MacKay, Freelance Writer, Technical Writer for BC Biomedical Laboratories Ltd. ~

"It's been a pleasure working with Barb. She's diligent, meets deadlines, and most importantly brings great ideas to the table."
~ Tod Maffin, West Coast Producer, National Content Bureau, CBC Radio ~

"Barbara Adamski is an extremely talented writer and detail-oriented editor. Historically, NGRAIN has produced its own annual report. It has typically been an extremely painful experience. In 2007, we decided to contract a writer to manage the development of this very important document. Despite the complexity of our business, Barbara facilitated the development of a concise and elemental document that spoke well to our investor base. Her involvement spanned the entire process, from initial interviews to final proofing. We are very pleased with the final product and look forward to working with her again in the future."
~ David J. Miller, President and COO, NGRAIN Corporation ~

"Barb continually exceeded my expectations in her role as a plain-language editor for the Botany John: Legacy of a Canadian Botanist site. She helped transform academic, university-level prose into language directed to high-school students and the general public. She was a pleasure to work with, as well!"
~ Daniel P.K. Mosquin, Web Manager, UBC Botanical Garden ~

"It has been a great pleasure to work with Barb Adamski. Her level of professionalism is exemplary. Throughout the project, she met deadlines, tackled changes good-heartedly, and gave valuable input. Barb has a prodigious command of the English language and her editing skills are the best I have encountered to date. I am looking forward to working with her again, and recommend her as a freelance writer to my clients and colleagues."
~ Andrea Potter, Principal, Business Project Solutions ~

"Your edits really make the paper much more readable (thanks!). Your comments and formatting changes have helped us identify areas needing additional attention and effort on our part. For future manuscripts, we'll pay greater attention to formatting rules and instructions before sending them off to you for editing. This way we'll help to facilitate the impressive contributions you can make to improving our papers."
~ Anonymous Author ~