“Lots of native speakers here in Prague pass themselves off as editors, but Scott is the real deal. He's as good as it gets, and I can't believe how lucky we are to have him here.”
—Mike Baugh
Karolinum Press, Charles University
“Scott proofread a preface to my book on very short notice. He not only finished this task on time, but he also provided me with helpful feedback. He has a keen eye for detail and is very punctual. His professionalism is exceptional.”
—Nadia Zavorotna
Author of
Scholars in Exile: The Ukrainian Intellectual World in Interwar Czechoslovakia
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“Scott is very fast and efficient. He leaves insightful comments that go beyond the agreed scope of work. I have already had my book proofread by two US editors, but only after Scott's take is the book ready for publishing.”
—Jakub Štěpán
Prague Novelist
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“Scott’s professional attitude attracted my attention. I have experienced several English teachers and proofreaders and it was always the same problem to find a date to meet up or to keep the deadline. No such problem has ever emerged with Scott. He is also able to satisfy special requirements, combine editing and teaching, fixing your mistakes, and providing you with explanations and recommendations on how to improve.”
Prague Economist
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“I have worked with Scott several times. The work was always high quality and done in a timely manner. He works fast, is very flexible, and is a great expert. He is attentive to details and always focused on getting perfect results."
—Ana Gogichaishvili
University of New York in Prague
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“As a publishing company, we have been open for business since 1999. One of the most important aspects of producing a book is the editing process and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found Scott, who was recommended by someone we consider to be at the top as far as editors go.
“Over the years Scott has never failed to respond with speed and enthusiasm to PS Publishing’s sometimes punishing demands. He has always been there to offer advice and respond to any queries from both PS and authors alike. He has considerable knowledge of the mechanics of the written word, and the greatest testament is the frequent responses from authors who come back and ask us to pass on their thanks to Scott for a job well done.”
—Nicky Crowther
Founder of PS Publishing
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“Scott's editing combines a strong sense of narrative flow with an encyclopedic knowledge of style and grammar. He excels at suggesting fixes and improvements, while respecting the author's voice and the story's integrity. Most importantly, his keen professionalism is equaled by his supportive and friendly manner.”
—Anthony St. Clair
Author of the Rucksack Universe
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“Scott’s writing has a powerful presence and an extraordinary eloquence. The presence is built of exact details, and a sense of place and person; the eloquence is that of natural speech. This is writing one listens to, and inhabits, takes part in. Jones is a fine observer of both the outer and the inner landscapes—place, passion, and psyche. His writing is both personal and large, true to self and widely seeking. This is a fresh, welcome, and original new voice, a strong and intelligent talent.”
—David Wevill
Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas
Author of To Build My Shadow a Fire
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“Scott writes with clarity and precision about ambiguities and uncertainties. His writing has a complex blend of playfulness and melancholy, irony and sharpness, like the tones and after-tones of a seasoned and well-played guitar.”
—Greg Pape, Poet Laureate of Montana
Author of American Flamingo