The Australian Editing Handbook

The Australian Editing Handbook

Author: Elizabeth Flann

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-08-19

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 1118635981

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The ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital age The Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike. Authors Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill and Lan Wang have assembled a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the editing process, from working with authors and receiving manuscripts, to editorial, production, printing and beyond. The modern editor must go beyond editing and proofreading, and is often tasked with obtaining permissions, sourcing supplementary material and keeping the author on schedule and on budget. That means the editor is also the ultimate mediator of style and propriety for the piece, acting as gatekeeper between the author and the public. It's a substantial role, requiring the fundamental knowledge of several different fields to achieve effective results. A guide to managing each aspect of the job, The Australian Editing Handbook is an invaluable resource. The Third Edition includes updated information about the new challenges that editors face in the digital age, including: Editing on-screen Digital publishing Handling ebooks Print media versus online publications The book includes two-color printing to make editing marks easier to understand, and a wealth of charts and diagrams that simplify complex topics and serve as handy quick-checks that make this guide the ultimate desk reference. For professionals and students in the field of editing, writing, publishing or journalism, The Australian Editing Handbook, 3rd Edition is the industry's number-one resource.


The Editor's Companion

The Editor's Companion

Author: Janet Mackenzie

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-06-27

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1107402182

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The Editor's Companion explains how to adapt the traditional skills of editing for digital production.


The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction

The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction

Author: Amy J. Schneider

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2023-03-10

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 0226823024

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A book-world veteran offers the first copyediting guide focused exclusively on fiction. Although The Chicago Manual of Style is widely used by writers and editors of all stripes, it is primarily concerned with nonfiction, a fact long lamented by the fiction community. In this long-awaited book from the publisher of the Manual, Amy J. Schneider, a veteran copyeditor who’s worked on bestsellers across a wide swath of genres, delivers a companionable editing guide geared specifically toward fiction copyeditors—the first book of its type. In a series of approachable thematic chapters, Schneider offers cogent advice on how to deal with dialogue, voice, grammar, conscious language, and other significant issues in fiction. She focuses on the copyediting tasks specific to fiction—such as tracking the details of fictional characters, places, and events to ensure continuity across the work—and provides a slew of sharp, practicable solutions drawn from her twenty-five years of experience working for publishers both large and small. The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction is sure to prove an indispensable companion to The Chicago Manual of Style and a versatile tool for copyeditors working in the multifaceted landscape of contemporary fiction.


The Copyeditor's Handbook

The Copyeditor's Handbook

Author: Amy Einsohn

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2019-05-14

Total Pages: 567

ISBN-13: 0520972279

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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.


Australian Handbook for Writers and Editors

Australian Handbook for Writers and Editors

Author: Margaret McKenzie

Publisher: Woodslane Pty Ltd

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 9781921606496

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What is a dangling modifier? When should you use `that' and when should you use `which'? When is a sentence not a sentence? Find the answers to these and many other questions about language and its use in the Australian Handbook for Writers and Editors. Whether you are a Professional Writing student, practicing writer or editor, student studying English or English Language or someone wanting to tighten your grasp on grammar, this book is a rich resource. The Handbook provides a comprehensive coverage of the principles of grammar and punctuation, and the practice of common usage by providing: clear definitions and explanations; examples of correct and incorrect use; practice exercises with answers; extension exercises; a review exercise at the end of each section; an editing checklist; a list of recommended references; a glossary of terms.


Making Books

Making Books

Author: David Carter

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780702234699

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A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE INVOLVED OR INTERESTED IN THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRYA wide-ranging study of contemporary publishing in Australia, specifically focusing on the period from 1990 onwards, and looking towards the future. The Australian publishing industry turns over almost 2 billion dollars a year. This collection of essays analyses the structure and dynamics of the industry in the context of social, cultural and legal forces. Making Bookspresents a sophisticated introduction to the structure and dynamics of the contemporary publishing industry. Chapters focus on topics such as-the structure of the Australian publishing industrythe culture of the publishing houseeditorial practice and policypublishing and cultural policythe 'decline' of literary publishingBookscanthe impact of new technologies on the industryand much, much more.


Proofreading and Editing in Student and Research Publication Contexts

Proofreading and Editing in Student and Research Publication Contexts

Author: Nigel Harwood

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-03-19

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1040002684

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This book explores proofreading and editing from a variety of research and practitioner-led perspectives to describe, debate, and interrogate roles and policies within the student and research publication context. Chapters feature a wide range of empirical research findings gathered from an internationally diverse set of experts in the field from Australia, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong, the UK, and the USA. The book progresses debates surrounding the legitimacy and necessity of copyeditors and proofreaders, drawing upon a range of theory and practice. Contributing to further research and dialogue in the area, the book addresses the ethicality and educative benefits of proofreading from various perspectives. Ultimately, the book offers vital discussions about the ethics and boundaries of proofreading and editing with experts sharing their experiences and recommendations for next steps. This book will be of relevance to postgraduate students, researchers and academics in the fields of literary studies, higher education, language arts, and applied linguistics. Teaching and learning professionals, policymakers, proofreaders, and editors can also benefit from the volume.


The Editor's Companion

The Editor's Companion

Author: Steve Dunham

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1599639025

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Excel at editing! The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise, and focused writing is the key to your success. The Editor's Companion is an invaluable guide to honing your editing skills. You'll learn about editing for: • CONTENT: Analyze and develop writing that is appealing and appropriate for the intended audience. • FOCUS: Ensure strong beginnings and satisfying endings, and stick with one subject at a time. • PRECISE LANGUAGE: Choose the right words, the right voice, and the right tense for every piece. • GRAMMAR: Recognize common mistakes in punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence structure--and learn how to avoid them. You'll also find valuable editing resources and checklists, advice on editorial relationships and workflow, and real-life samples of editing with explanations of what was changed and why. The Editor's Companion provides the tools you need to pursue high quality in editing, writing, and publishing--every piece, every time.


Mission Possible

Mission Possible

Author: Rhonda Whitton

Publisher: Common Ground

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1863351019

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Proves that is possible to earn a decent living from writing. Shows that there is literally thousands of places to sell your words, opportunities for your writing, the skills and experience you will require, as well as how much you can expect to earn from corporate writing, Internet, ghostwriting, niche markets or teaching.


Australian Standards for Editing Practice

Australian Standards for Editing Practice

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13:

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"This second edition of Australian standards for editing practice, published by the Institute of Professional Editors Limited (IPEd), the peak body for Australian editors and societies of editors, gives a solid frame to the range of knowledge and skills that competent editors possess. It includes the understanding of new technology and the flexibility to embrace new media, new rules and new language, among the many other factors that enhance clear communication".