Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - Paperback

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 r sum 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.