| | |  | Career Books | Home » » Copyediting and Proofreading For Dummies | | | | | | | Description: | | Turn your knack for language into a lucrative careerMust-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
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Suzanne Gilad | | Paperback:
| 384 pages | | Publisher:
| For Dummies | | Publication Date:
| May 07, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0470121718 | | Product Length:
| 9.18 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.36 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.82 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.21 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 27 reviews |
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70 of 71 found the following review helpful:
Proofread your way to the topMay 02, 2007
By Andrea Carlie Borod
"thebookdeal.com"
Of all the copyediting and proofreading books out there, only Suzanne
Gilad manages to offer both a sense of humor and accessibility to this usually dry topic. Not only does the book contain solid insider's tips about the publishing world and how to navigate it, but it also offers those with a passion for reading the guidelines on how to turn their hobby into a freelance career.
The book presents the core proofreading symbols, examples of how to use them properly, and the nuts and bolts of copyediting. From formatting a manuscript to understanding the different terms in the publishing world, the book is full of information that can actually be applied in the real world. With tangible examples and models to go by, Gilad suggests ways to land yourself the first job and to continue building your resume.
Imbued all over with the author's obvious enthusiasm, Proofreading and Copyediting for Dummies is an incredible resource for anyone interested in improving their language skills and using them to make a living through reading.
38 of 39 found the following review helpful:
A must-have referenceMay 09, 2007
By Lizzy
This is an excellent resource for anyone who has copyediting/proofreading skills and wants to turn them into a profession. I am embarking on a freelance career and this book has been invaluable (there are chapters specifically dealing with freelancing). I will return to it again and again for guidance as I get my bearings in the world of freelance copyediting and proofreading!
37 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Great proofreading resourceOct 08, 2007
By Book Maven
I've been doing some freelance proofreading work, but I didn't know how much I still had to learn until reading this book! Sue Gilad has a lot of information: everything from grammar rules and spelling mistakes to the differences between copyediting and proofreading (glad SOMEONE could finally pinpoint the differences!). This book is clearly written and a wonderful resource. The only thing I think it could have improved upon was the section for finding freelance jobs. In Gilad's online book Paid to Proofread (paidtoproofread[dot]com), she offers more in-depth suggestions about creating a resume from zilch, and also offers more info about approaching editors. On the other hand, the Dummies book contains way more information about resources and grammar. All in all, this is the most comprehensive and clearly written book on proofreading I've read.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
great for getting a business off the groundMay 13, 2007
By Karen Slavick
This book was so helpful for me in starting my business in online editing. I originally bought it just to brush up on my proofreading and editing skills, but reading the book helped me to understand so much more about how to make money doing it. I'd highly recommend it.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
The Book I So Did NOT Expect to LoveMay 18, 2007
By Fellow Word Nerd
I picked up this book not knowing it was new, and, boy, was I surprised by its depth and scope. A collector of word-nerdy goodness, I wouldn't have expected this book to be so entertaining. I definitely recommend it to anybody who hopes to augment their current careers with editing, or possibly spin off into a business of their own.
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