Janey Burton

PUBLISHING CONSULTANT

Editor & Contracts Negotiator

15 Great Questions to Ask an Editor Before Hiring Them

15 Great Questions to Ask an Editor Before Hiring Them

When should I hire an editor? What training and experience do you have? Which categories of books do you work with? What services do you offer? How much will an editing service cost? Do you do sample edits? Can I have a reference from other authors you have worked...
The 7 Essential Things to Tell an Editor Before Hiring Them

The 7 Essential Things to Tell an Editor Before Hiring Them

What is your book’s category? How long is your book? Have you had any kind of editing or editorial input on this book? What kind of editing do you think you need? Have you written a book before? What are your goals and your timeframe for this book? How did you find...
5 Common Myths About Hiring an Editor

5 Common Myths About Hiring an Editor

There are many myths out there about editing and editors, and these myths discourage writers from engaging in this crucial step in the publishing process, the one that can make their book as good as it can be. Here are some myths I see regularly in my inbox, at...
6 Ways to Prepare a Manuscript for Editing

6 Ways to Prepare a Manuscript for Editing

Now you’ve made the decision to hire a professional editor, you may wonder how to prepare a manuscript for editing. Here are the things you can do to prepare for editing so you get the most out of it. Prepare a manuscript for editing by self-editing First, get your...
The 3 Stages of Editing a Book: A Practical Guide

The 3 Stages of Editing a Book: A Practical Guide

Before a book is ready to submit to a literary agent or publisher, or to be self-published, it is usually edited to a high standard. Unedited or poorly edited books won’t get book deals. Readers avoid low-quality self-published books. Editing to a high standard means...