Books on Editing and Proofreading

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Freelance Proofreading and Copy-editing: A Guide
by Trevor Horwood
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Buyer Review: What an invaluable insight! I have used this book frequently as a reference guide while I have gone through the steps of starting up my proofreading business. It is easy to understand and is very practical. A must for any beginner...

Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation
by Lynne Truss
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Book Description: Everyone knows the basics of punctuation, surely? Aren't we all taught at school how to use full stops, commas and question marks? And yet we see ignorance and indifference everywhere. "Its Summer!" says a sign that cries out for an apostrophe. "ANTIQUE,S," says another, bizarrely. "Pansy's ready", we learn to our considerable interest ("Is she?"), as we browse among the bedding plants...

Proofreading Handbook by Laura Killen Anderson
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Synopsis: This is the most up-to-date guide available. It includes the latest information on online proofreading, Web-based material, and email and Internet issues. It provides thorough coverage for professional proofreaders, while being accessible for beginners...

Essential English: For Journalists, Editors and Writers by Harold Evans
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Buyer Review: This book is recommended by the Society of Editors, as it is an excellent guide to well-written English and therefore especially useful in journalism. This edition combines parts from two earlier books written by Harold Evans, whose reputation is excellent...

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