Editing Proofreading category: 186 books
Don’t Trust Your Spell Check
Pro Proofreading Tactics And Tests To Eliminate Embarrassing Writing Errors
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2014
Don’t Trust Your Spell Check tackles proofreading and copy editing from a different perspective.
It shows you why we make mistakes, what mistakes we regularly make, and how to spot mistakes before you print or publish content. It also includes over 25 proofreading tests, designed to develop...
How to Hire an Editor
The Indie Author’s Guide to Finding and Working with the Right Editor for Your Book
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2014
“The first critical step in self-publishing your book is finding a great editor. Sarah’s book will pay for itself 100 times over.” —Mark Levine, CEO of Hillcrest Media Group and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
How to Hire an Editor: The Indie Author’s...
by Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill, Lan Wang
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2014
The ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital age
The Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike. Authors Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill and Lan Wang...
by Claire Boston
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2016
You’ve finished the first draft of your novel. Now to make it shine.
This book will show you how by focusing first on the structural aspects of a great book and then getting down to the nitty gritty of copy editing and proofreading.
Not sure if the beginning will hook the reader? Think...
Nine Day Novel: Self-Editing
Self Editing for Fiction Writers - Write Better and Edit Faster
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2015
Congratulations! You just finished writing your first novel!
“Now what?”
If you’re like I was, that was the first question you asked yourself. Do you remember what I said last time? In Nine Day Novel: Writing? Steve, I totally remember: You said, “Bravo!...
by Cecilia Friend, Don Challenger
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Contemporary Editing offers journalism students a forward-looking introduction to news editing, providing instruction on traditional newsroom conventions along with a focus on emerging news platforms. This comprehensive text provides students with a strong understanding of everything an editor does,...
On Editing
How to edit your novel the professional way
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2018
"Highly recommended: On Editing is indispensable reading for anyone who is or wants to be a writer. Every desk should have a copy!"
- Dr Samantha J. Rayner, Director of the Centre for Publishing, UCL
"On Editing is a feast with many courses. When you have finished this book, you will feel encouraged,...
Proofreading for Independent Authors
An Author Consultation Publication from N.D. Author Services
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2018
[Courtesy of NDAuthorServices.com]
As a self-publisher or independent author, you may not yet have the budget to hire a professional proofreader—at least for the initial pass. This should not be your default assumption, so think twice.
Proofreading is not to be taken lightly. This...
Editors on Editing
What Writers Need to Know About What Editors Do
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 1993
Since 1962 Editors on Editing has been an indispensable guide for editors, would-be editors, and especially writers who want to understand the publishing process. Written by America’s most distinguished editors, these 38 essays will teach, inform, and inspire anyone interested in the world of editing....
The Editor's Companion
An Indispensable Guide to Editing Books, Magazines, Online Publications, and More
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2014
Excel at editing!
The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise,...
Writers on Writing: Volume 1
Writers on Writing, #1
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2015
Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best.
This is Writers On Writing – An Author’s Guide, where your favorite authors share their secrets in the ultimate guide to becoming – and being – an author.
In this first volume you’ll find in-depth essays from authors...
by Susan Bell
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: August 17, 2008
"Bell's prose is elegant and wonderfully readable in this artful guide."—Publishers Weekly
The Artful Edit explores the many-faceted and often misunderstood—or simply overlooked—art of editing. The book brims with examples, quotes, and case studies, including an illuminating...
by Janet Mackenzie
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2011
As the knowledge economy takes shape, editors face many challenges. Technology is transforming publishing, text is losing out to graphics, and writing is distorted by cliché, hype and spin. More than ever, editors are needed to add value to information and to rescue readers from boredom and confusion....
Realities of Self-Editing: from a line editor
Another Author's 2 Pence, #1
Language: English
Release Date: August 6, 2015
Do you wonder what goes into editing, or how to look at your writing the way an editor or teacher would? Do you ever wish an editor would just tell you what's at the core in editing? This editor's now doing just that! Learn how to identify the types of editing and what goes into a good...