Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

Suzanne Gilad

ISBN 10: 0470121718 / ISBN 13: 9780470121719

Published by For Dummies, 2007

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2007. 1st Edition. Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2ABM; CBWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 190 x 22. Weight in Grams: 602. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780470121719

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Title: Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 1st Edition

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Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

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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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