Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - Paperback

Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - Paperback

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Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - Paperback

Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - Paperback

$24.99

by Suzanne Gilad (Author)

Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career

Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed

Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, corporate documents - find out how to improve any type of publication and make yourself indispensable to writers, editors, and your boss.

  • Balance between style and rules
  • Master the art of the query
  • Use proofreader symbols
  • Edit and proof electronic documents
  • Build a solid freelancing career

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Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career

Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed

Interested in becoming a copyeditor or proofreader? Want to know more about what each job entails? This friendly guide helps you position yourself for success. Polish your skills, build a winning résumé, and land the job you've always wanted. Books, magazines, Web sites, corporate documents - find out how to improve any type of publication and make yourself indispensable to writers, editors, and your boss.

THE DUMMIES WAY(R)

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Online cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

Balance between style and rules
Master the art of the query
Use proofreader symbols
Edit and proof electronic documents
Build a solid freelancing career

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Author Biography

Suzanne Gilad has proofread or copyedited over 1,200 titles for more than 20 prominent publishing imprints.

Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 0.82 x 9.18 x 7.36 IN
Publication Date: May 01, 2007

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