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Substance & Style: Instruction and Practice in Copyediting

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"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.

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.

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.