Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
- Published by: For Dummies May 7, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0470121718
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470121719
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Book Dimensions:
9.1 x 7.2 x 1 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Reader Reviews
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 resouce. The only thing I think it could have improved upon was the secion 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 ofers more in depth 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.
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