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Freelance Proofreading and Copy-editing: A Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Trevor Horwood
Publisher: ActionPrint Press
Category: Book
List Price: £15.00
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 7459
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Ed
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0952397471
EAN: 9780952397472
ASIN: 0952397471
Publication Date: June 1995
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 Some good basic information but very outdated January 25, 2006
Nigel (Notts, United Kingdom)
48 out of 52 found this review helpful
The explanation of the publishing process and of proofreading/copy-editing within it is quite useful for anyone unfamilar with this area. But when you read that a computer may be 'nice to play with but not essential' (p11) you realise that this book is hopelessly out-of-date. Advice on contacting potential clients is simplistic (be polite and friendly!). The exercises are the best part - getting a good proportion of them right does encourage you to believe you can do the job. Oh, and I spotted an error (p37 halfway down: the numerous howlers... testifies). Overall, there is a need for a complete re-write - or someone else to come up with a 21st century version.
 Excellent March 2, 2004
Traci Cornelius
67 out of 69 found this review helpful
What an invaluable insight! I have used this book frequently as a reference guide while I have gone through the steps of starting up my proofreading business. It is easy to understand and is very practical. A must for any beginner.
Excellent support & ref March 13, 2003
56 out of 59 found this review helpful
I have found this book to be excellent in the support of my proofreading course as it supplies both "real world" information and referal data, a plus being it is also supported by a Web site with updated contact lists.
A good investment January 29, 2002
gill@gmcardle.freeserve.co.uk (Leeds, W Yorkshire)
60 out of 66 found this review helpful
A well written guide and a good investment for anyone who is considering a career in this field. I know it is a book that I will refer back to again and again and again.
Thinking of going freelance? October 17, 2001
87 out of 92 found this review helpful
This book is worth every penny. It is packed full of useful information and if you are thinking of learning to become a proofreader or copyeditor you should buy this book right now.
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