Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

Gilad, Suzanne

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

Details

Published by: For Dummies

Publication Date: 2007-05-07

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780470121719

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Dimensions: 231.1cm x185.4cm

Pages: 384.0