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 r sum 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

Author: Suzanne Gilad
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 05/01/2007
Series: For Dummies
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.36w x 0.82d
ISBN: 9780470121719