Brian is an American who has been residing in Tokyo for more than 20 years and with over 18 years professional experience in technical editing and coaching.

He offers author or book coaching services for authors of speculative fiction (dark fantasy, weird fiction, grimdark, and queer). He guides you through your most important and messiest phases of your work by asking the questions you may have not even thought to ask yourself yet.

He also offers technical/academic editing, especially helping non-native English-speaking researchers and students transform complex ideas into clear, concise manuscripts and presentations. His approach combines rigorous attention to technical accuracy with practical guidance on organization, style, and language use, ensuring work that reads smoothly and meets international publication standards. Colleagues and clients value his ability to preserve authors’ voices while improving clarity, coherence, and impact across academic and technical communications.