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Copyediting & Proofreading For Dummies (For Dummies (Language & Literature)) | 
| Author: Suzanne Gilad
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $13.59
You Save: $6.40 (32%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 22299
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.2 x 1
ISBN: 0470121718
Dewey Decimal Number: 686.2255
EAN: 9780470121719
Publication Date: May 7, 2007
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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
Proofread your way to the top May 2, 2007
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
Of all the copyediting and proofreading books out there, only Suzanne
Gilad manages to offer both a sense of humor and accessibility to this usually dry topic. Not only does the book contain solid insider's tips about the publishing world and how to navigate it, but it also offers those with a passion for reading the guidelines on how to turn their hobby into a freelance career.
The book presents the core proofreading symbols, examples of how to use them properly, and the nuts and bolts of copyediting. From formatting a manuscript to understanding the different terms in the publishing world, the book is full of information that can actually be applied in the real world. With tangible examples and models to go by, Gilad suggests ways to land yourself the first job and to continue building your resume.
Imbued all over with the author's obvious enthusiasm, Proofreading and Copyediting for Dummies is an incredible resource for anyone interested in improving their language skills and using them to make a living through reading.
A must-have reference May 9, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is an excellent resource for anyone who has copyediting/proofreading skills and wants to turn them into a profession. I am embarking on a freelance career and this book has been invaluable (there are chapters specifically dealing with freelancing). I will return to it again and again for guidance as I get my bearings in the world of freelance copyediting and proofreading!
 Great proofreading resource October 8, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've been doing some freelance proofreading work, but I didn't know how much I still had to learn until reading this book! Sue Gilad has a lot of information: everything from grammar rules and spelling mistakes to the differences between copyediting and proofreading (glad SOMEONE could finally pinpoint the differences!). This book is clearly written and a wonderful resouce. The only thing I think it could have improved upon was the secion for finding freelance jobs. In Gilad's online book Paid to Proofread (paidtoproofread[dot]com), she offers more in-depth suggestions about creating a resume from zilch, and also ofers more in depth info about approaching editors. On the other hand, the Dummies book contains way more information about resources and grammar. All in all, this is the most comprehensive and clearly written book on proofreading I've read.
great for getting a business off the ground May 13, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This book was so helpful for me in starting my business in online editing. I originally bought it just to brush up on my proofreading and editing skills, but reading the book helped me to understand so much more about how to make money doing it. I'd highly recommend it.
Very helpful book! May 14, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I just wanted to drop a note to say how much I enjoyed reading Copyediting & Proofreading for Dummies. When I bought the book, I thought it was going to be a dry book about the proper use of grammar. I was pleasantly surprised to find how enjoyable and informative this book is. It has given me the idea to become a professional copy editor and proofreader. Thank you, Suzanne, for writing this book.
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