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Book Synopsis: The new, updated edition of the handbook that should be on every copyeditor’s desk. Unstuffy, hip, and often funny, The Copyeditor’s Handbook has become an indispensable resource both for new editors and for experienced hands who want to refresh their skills and broaden their understanding of the craft of copyediting. This fourth edition incorporates the latest advice from language authorities, usage guides, and new editions of major style manuals, including The Chicago Manual of Style. It registers the tectonic shifts in twenty-first-century copyediting: preparing text for digital formats, using new technologies, addressing global audiences, complying with plain language mandates, ensuring accessibility, and serving self-publishing authors and authors writing in English as a second language. The new edition also adds an extensive annotated list of editorial tools and references and includes a bit of light entertainment for language lovers, such as a brief history of punctuation marks that didn’t make the grade, the strange case of razbliuto, and a few Easter eggs awaiting discovery by keen-eyed readers.
The fourth edition features updates on the transformation of editorial roles in today’s publishing environment, new applications, processes, and protocols for on-screen editing, major changes in editorial resources, such as online dictionaries and language corpora, new grammar and usage authorities, online editorial communities, and web-based research tools.
When you’re ready to test your mettle, pick up The Copyeditor’s Workbook: Exercises and Tips for Honing Your Editorial Judgment, the essential new companion to the handbook.
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Are you a copyeditor looking to up your game? Look no further than The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications. This updated edition is a must-have resource for anyone in the industry, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. With its unstuffy and hip vibe, this handbook will keep you engaged and entertained while broadening your understanding of the craft of copyediting.
Stay at the top of your game with the latest advice from language authorities and usage guides. This fourth edition incorporates the most up-to-date information from major style manuals like The Chicago Manual of Style, ensuring that you're always in the know. Plus, it covers all the new challenges and nuances that come with copyediting in the digital age. From preparing text for digital formats to addressing global audiences, this handbook has got you covered.
Not only does The Copyeditor's Handbook provide invaluable knowledge, but it also includes an extensive annotated list of editorial tools and references to make your job easier. And for the language enthusiasts out there, it even offers a bit of light entertainment with fascinating tidbits like a brief history of punctuation marks that didn't make the grade. There's always something new to discover for those keen-eyed readers!
Ready to put your copyediting skills to the test? The Copyeditor's Workbook: Exercises and Tips for Honing Your Editorial Judgment is the perfect companion to the handbook. With its practical exercises and expert tips, you'll sharpen your editorial judgment and become an even more skilled copyeditor.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your copyediting skills. Get your hands on The Copyeditor's Handbook and its companion workbook today!
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