Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies (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. 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
Suzanne Gilad has proofread or copyedited over 1,200 titles for more than 20 prominent publishing imprints.