Packed with customizable editing tools--this practical, up-to-date reference includes the latest on writing and editing online
The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders is an indispensable resource for writers, editors, proofreaders, and virtually everyone responsible for crafting clear, polished writing. Ideal for professionals and novices alike, it guides you through the entire proofreading and editing process and features a CD-ROM with more than 25 interactive tools and checklists.
This all-in-one package offers style sheet templates, a list of editor's symbols, comprehensive editing and proofreading checklists, and guides to commonly misspelled and confused words. It also presents advice on electronically editing and proofreading for the Web.
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Desk Reference:
This is an awesome book, and worthy to be purchased by anyone, not just editors or writers. I have the book dog-eared, underlined, and stars placed next to a particular item of interest. There was a gob of new information, and some great hints as well. This is definitely a book to consider for part of your reference library.
Indispensable Bible for Writing or Editing!:
This book covers it all. If you are serious about your writing or the writing of others, this book is one-stop shopping. After editing for over twenty years, this book taught me how to not only think like a writer and editor, but to also think like a business person. It covers what references are needed and why, how to edit in an organized manner, and how to maintain consistency and clarity in any document. This book also covers electronic, PDF, and PowerPoint editing. Online references are given for quick... more info
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