Substance & Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting [Paperback]

Mary Stoughton (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 363 pages
• Publisher: Editorial Experts; 2nd Rev edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935012184
• ISBN-13: 978-0935012187
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Comprehensive Look at Copyediting Skills, June 4, 2011

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Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Substance & Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting (Paperback)

"Substance & Style" presents a comprehensive discussion and examples of: Grammar and style with instruction on proper copyediting marks with skill building exercises. These exercises clearly demonstrate the material covered in the narrative of each chapter and add to the understanding and assimilation of the subject matter.

"Substance & Style" is a working tool and resource for the person concerning becoming a copyeditor and for the person already in a position of out of necessity developing editing skills in relation to their current responsibilities.

Stoughton not only demonstrates the "how" aspect of good editing but answers the questions "why" these rules apply. I found the appendix to be an additional source of important techniques and principles.

An important resource.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Good as an Intensive Course - and Painless!, October 27, 2011

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Humble Mozart-Devotee (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Substance and Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting (Paperback)

I obtained this book from my public library, bless them. This book inspires, clarifies, nurtures and teaches, painlessly. It provides mental tools that are easy -- and dare I say it? -- fun to use to improve your writing and editing. Confused about when to use 'who' or 'whom?' You won't be after you read this book. I highly recommend this book. I will buy one for myself as soon as I am financially able.

15 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Substance and Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting, May 25, 2000

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Jean Sica-Lieber (Rochester, New Yorki) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Substance & Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting (Paperback)

Whether you're new to the business or just need a review, this is a good book to practice with. Almost as good as taking a course.