The Copyeditor's Handbook and Workbook: The Complete Set
O**A
Great book with editing wisdom
Bought this book for a college-level editing class. Very useful tips and tricks. Would recommend for anyone looking to edit in Chicago style.
L**A
Needed it for a class, but will keep it as a writer
It's a great reference for all the things I have questions about when writing technical documents. I have tabbed it and will keep it around long after my class ends.
V**Y
Book
Gave me information I needed to edit my writing
J**A
essential resource for copyeditors
This book is an essential resource for copyeditors, no matter which style guide you use. Information is presented in an easy-to-understand and occasionally humorous way. The exercises in the workbook are especially helpful for practicing the methods and concepts in the handbook.
B**E
Better than the other book I ordered on the same subject
Basic English should be understood before undertaking any book. This is a general editing and writing guide as well as a self editing book, and the basics are pretty basic. If you have the Chicago Manual of Style and a good command of the English Language, you may still wish to look this over, even if you don't use the lessons included.It shows the pitfalls and the expectations of the editorial styles. As far as step by step publishing guide, it's not. It's an editing tutorial.Be mindful of your own goals: self publishing, online publishing through a company, or print publisher, what levels of editing does the work need (this it addresses in some specific ways), and technical aspects (which it addresses well).It's a good overall reference book for those who want to be copy editors, or have the position of copy editor in their business.
S**A
A wealth of information!
This is yet another item I wish I'd purchased sooner. I'm currently in the second chapter--I've learned tons of information and now have access to other resources that are proving to make my work (and life!) more efficient and productive. I'm confident the remainder of the book and workbook will be equally as informative.
A**U
Needed for my copyediting courses
Just received my copy in the mail internationally. It's a required book for my copyediting program, so happy it came today. It arrived earlier than the estimated delivery timeframe too.
D**T
A much needed reference
I am not a professional writer. However, sometimes, I need to "UP MY GAME"! This handy reference is like having a friendly editor at my elbow.
