Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Suzanne Gilad (Paperback)

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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?
About the Author: Suzanne Gilad has proofread or copyedited over 1,200 titles for more than 20 prominent publishing imprints.
384 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Editing & Proofreading
Series Name: For Dummies

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Book Synopsis

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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About the Author

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

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.18 Inches (H) x 7.36 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.21 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 384

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Editing & Proofreading

Series Title: For Dummies

Publisher: For Dummies

Format: Paperback

Author: Suzanne Gilad

Language: English

Street Date: May 1, 2007

TCIN: 81400162

UPC: 9780470121719

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-2210

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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