Books and Writings

The written word lets me set out etiquette and ideas in an orderly fashion. It can cover background that images or sound cannot fully convey, so the result remains something readers can return to later. Here I summarise the scope in which I can take part as author or supervisor, the subjects I can cover, and how any consultation would proceed.

What the written word can preserve

I can record not only the steps of etiquette but also the reasons behind them and any exceptions. Because the material remains in a form that can be reread, it serves as a practical aid.

In a medium where time is limited I can usually convey only the core principles. In a book or serial I am able to explain why something is done and in which cases an exception applies, so readers can judge how to apply the advice to their own situation.

Permanence also matters. Etiquette is rarely mastered after a single hearing; being able to refer back to the text when the need arises increases its usefulness.

Subjects I can cover

Table manners, receiving guests, gift-giving, dress, the arrangement of a home, the profession of butler, and the history of butler culture.

As a practical guide the most suitable approach is to gather etiquette that can be used in daily life. As a discussion of the profession I can examine the structure of the butler’s work and how the necessary skills are developed.

On historical matters I write only within the bounds of documented sources. I do not invent narrative around facts that cannot be verified.

Working as supervisor

I accept supervision of etiquette and of butler portrayals. I compare the manuscript against actual practice and report any discrepancies in concrete terms.

For practical books I check that descriptions match current custom. For novels or manga I examine whether the butler’s movements and speech are consistent with real duties.

When an artistic choice is involved I set out the difference from reality and leave the final decision to the creator.

A butler writing at a desk piled with books

Principles I observe when writing

I never write facts I cannot confirm. Figures and achievements appear only when they can be substantiated.

Information about butlers often includes numbers or anecdotes whose sources are unclear. As an author I maintain the rule of recording only what can be verified.

When something is unknown I state that it is unknown. I do not alter facts simply to make the text read more smoothly.

Publication record

I list records of publication and serialisation in the order they can be confirmed. At present no individual entries appear on this page.

I add titles and media only once the details have been verified.

I remain available for writing and supervision commissions at any time.

How a consultation proceeds

Please send an outline of the project, the intended readership, approximate length and deadline via the enquiry form.

I also accept consultations at the planning stage and can discuss which angle is likely to reach readers most effectively.

Enquiries about writing or supervision are handled through the contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I commission writing?

I accept such commissions. Please send an outline of the project, the intended readership, approximate length and deadline via the enquiry form. Consultations at the planning stage are also possible.

What subjects can you cover?

Table manners, receiving guests, gift-giving, dress, the arrangement of a home, the profession of butler, and the history of butler culture.

Can you supervise novels or manga?

Yes. I check that the butler’s movements and speech are consistent with real duties. When an artistic choice is involved I set out the difference from reality and leave the final decision to the creator.

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Consultations on writing or supervision

Please let me know the outline of your project and the intended readership.

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