Testimonials

“I had the pleasure of working with Jim Gifford as my lead editor on my book The Difference in Being Different. Jim is hands down one of the best editors in the world. His thought, care, and industry know-how are unprecedented. He has the unique ability to see the better version of a book.”

“Jim Gifford is a wizard. His magical powers, kind words, patience and expertise were the sole reasons I wrote and finished writing my book. Without him, I would still be staring at my computer.”

“I had always considered the possibility of writing a book based on my policing career. It was Jim who convinced me to do it, and what followed was a phenomenal example of professionalism and mentoring. Jim edited the text and made suggestions to fine tune the narrative.”

“My book, For The Love of a Son, has made an impact on many families dealing with addiction. It wouldn’t have were it not for Jim’s fine touch as editor. He turned my family’s story into a publishable work.”

“Working with Jim Gifford on The Liar’s Playbook was one of the most demanding and rewarding experiences of my writing life. The material was emotionally complex and structurally challenging, and Jim navigated both with rare intelligence and care. He never flinched from the difficult parts.”

“Jim Gifford stands out as one of Canada’s finest and most experienced editors of nonfiction, a big tent that includes historical books, investigative journalism, memoirs, and essays. He has a talent for spotting and nurturing new ideas and new writers. He’s a writer’s editor par excellence.”

“As a former hockey guy turned author, the challenge of writing a book was immense. Jim was relentless in guiding me through the two-year process. His guidance, his editing, and his overall knowledge of the industry was instrumental in the book’s success. I’m forever grateful.”

“Jim Gifford makes your book better. Working with him was can best be described as smoothness joy. He made the editing process an enjoyable one and my book a much better one.”