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an indispensable guide to editing books, magazines, online publications, and more
An introduction to editing reveals how to apply the rules and standards of written English to other people's writing and help authors communicate effectively, in a volume that includes resources, checklists and real-life samples.
Marks of good writing -- Editing for content -- Editing for focus -- Editing for precise language -- Editing for grammar -- Typography -- A few tips -- Editorial relationships -- The editor's tools -- Samples of editing -- The ones that got away.
Includes bibliographical references and index.