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In this episode, Professional Editor and Book Marketer Clayton Jones joins Angela and Brian to discuss what authors need to know when vetting and hiring a professional editor for their book.

What are the different types of editing? How does the editing process work? How long does it take? How do you know if your editor even speaks English as a native language? (Yes, there are ways foreign scammers can trick you, even over the phone!) And, what is the #1 THING YOU SHOULD NEVER DO when you receive your manuscript back from your editor?

Most importantly, you will understand what YOU, the author, will be expected to do during the editing process. Editing is a collaborative effort that the author must be actively involved in.

Clayton Jones is not only a professional editor and book marketer, but he’s also an English and Creative Writing Professor at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, as well as a ghostwriter, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, and the owner of a film production company!

And, as always, we’d love to hear your comments and ideas!

LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Our Dog Can Open Doorknobs! (INCLUDES VIDEO)
• If you want to talk to Clayton Jones directly about your book, click on the Contact Us button at the top of this page. Angela or Brian will send your message to him right away. 🙂
• CLICK HERE to get a free quote from Clayton Jones for editing.
• CLICK HERE to get a free quote from Clayton Jones social media marketing.
• CLICK HERE to get a free Editorial Review quote.
• CLICK HERE to get a free Ghostwriting quote.
• Home of the Original 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
• EPISODE 6: How AI (Artificial Intelligence) is Getting Writers, Students, and Even LAWYERS into Trouble! – Angela, Brian, and guest, Professor Clayton Jones, explore AI’s unsettling impact on writing, education, and law—and what it means for professionals in these fields. And, learn the bizarre circumstances that led to Angela meeting Clayton!
• The Woodshop in Chattanooga, TN – Where Clayton will be performing on August 16, 2025. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
• EPISODE 10: How a Single Mom Built a Successful Publishing Company…With Many Personal and Professional Challenges Along the Way!
• Five Things You MUST Know Before Hiring an Editor – by Clayton Jones
• A List of Publishers and Services That ALL Authors Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
• 11 Ways to Know If a “Publisher” or Other Service Provider is an Overseas Scammer (You’ll probably only need to check #1 to prove it!)
• What is a Character Arc?
• Brian’s favorite biscuit recipe!