Study Guides & Reference Books
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Enhance your editing proficiency with these top-rated study guides and reference books, each offering unique insights into various aspects of editing and proofreading.
English Grammar
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English Grammar Course (Free)
Khan Academy's full introduction to grammar course covers parts of speech (nouns, verbs, pronouns, modifiers, prepositions, conjunctions); punctuation (comma, apostrophe, colon, semicolon, etc.); syntax (sentences, clauses, conventions of standard English); and usage and style — and it's free.
Proofreading
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Edit Like a Pro: Proofreading
Workbook offering hands-on proofreading practice with exercises based on real scenarios
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McGraw-Hill's Proofreading Handbook
McGraw-Hill's Proofreading Handbook 2nd Edition
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The Best Punctuation Book, Period
The Best Punctuation Book, Period: A Comprehensive Guide for Every Writer, Editor, Student, and Businessperson
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Find the Errors!: Proofreading Activities
Find the Errors!: Proofreading Activities 2nd Edition
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Find the Errors! II: Proofreading Activities
Find the Errors! II: Proofreading Activities
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Find the Errors! II: Proofreading Activities
Find the Errors! II: Proofreading Activities
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The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and Reproducible Quizzes 12th Edition
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The Best Grammar Workbook Ever
The Best Grammar Workbook Ever: Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage for Ages 10 Through 110
Technical Editing
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Technical Editing
Delve into the specifics of technical editing, providing strategies for improving clarity and effectiveness in technical documents.
Copy • Line • Substantive • Developmental
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The McGraw-Hill Desk Reference for Editors, Writers, and Proofreaders
A comprehensive resource packed with customizable editing tools, including the latest guidelines on writing and editing online content. Ideal for both professionals and novices aiming to craft clear, polished writing.
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The Chicago Manual of Style
The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition
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The Associated Press Stylebook
The Associated Press Stylebook: 2022-2024 (56th Edition)
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The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction
The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
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The Copyeditor's Handbook and Workbook
The Copyeditor's Handbook and Workbook: The Complete Set, First Edition
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The Copyeditor's Handbook
The Copyeditor's Handbook: A Guide for Book Publishing and Corporate Communications Fourth Edition, Revised, Updated, and Expanded
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The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction
The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) 1st Edition
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Butcher's Copy-editing: The Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders
This authoritative guide provides detailed instructions on the copy-editing process, covering grammar, punctuation, and usage. It's an essential tool for those aiming to refine their editing skills.
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The Fine Art of Copyediting
Practical advice on the nuances of copyediting, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced editors
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Editing Fiction at Sentence Level
Editing Fiction at Sentence Level
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Intuitive Editing
Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing
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Line by Line
Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing
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Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
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Developmental Editing
Developmental Editing: A Handbook for Freelancers, Authors, and Publishers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
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The Subversive Copy Editor
The Subversive Copy Editor, Second Edition: Advice from Chicago