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The editor's companion :

by Dunham, Steve, frey50
, Editing books, magazines, and online publications Edition statement:First edition. Published by : Writer's Digest Books (Cincinnati, Ohio) , 2014 Physical details: 231 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm ISBN:9781599639024; 1599639025. ISSN:978159963
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800 - 899 808.027 Dun (Browse shelf) Available 103271

Includes bibliographical references and index

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.

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.