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

Copyediting and Proofreading for Dummies - (For Dummies) by  Suzanne Gilad (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career</b> <p><b>Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed</b></p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Balance between style and rules</li> <li>Master the art of the query</li> <li>Use proofreader symbols</li> <li>Edit and proof electronic documents</li> <li>Build a solid freelancing career</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Turn your knack for language into a lucrative career</b> <p><b>Must-know techniques and resources for maximizing your accuracy and speed</b> <p>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. <p><b>THE DUMMIES WAY<sup>(R)</sup></b> <p>Explanations in plain English<br/> "Get in, get out" information<br/> Icons and other navigational aids<br/> Online cheat sheet<br/> Top ten lists<br/> A dash of humor and fun <p><b>Discover how to: </b> <p>Balance between style and rules<br/> Master the art of the query<br/> Use proofreader symbols<br/> Edit and proof electronic documents<br/> Build a solid freelancing career <p><b>Get Smart!</b><br/> <b>@www.dummies.com</b> <ul> <li>Find listings of all our books</li> <li>Choose from many different subject categories</li> <li>Sign up for eTips at <b>etips.dummies.com</b></li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Suzanne Gilad</b> has proofread or copyedited over 1,200 titles for more than 20 prominent publishing imprints.</i>

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