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Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies

Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies
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 rÂ©sumÂ© 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
Country USA
Brand For Dummies
Manufacturer For Dummies
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780470121719
ReleaseDate 2007-04-20
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 352731567995
EANs 0352731567995

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