Copyediting, a Practical Guide
- ISBN-10
- 0931961947
- ISBN-13
- 9780931961946
- Pages
- 317
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Crisp Pub Incorporated
- Author
- Karen Judd
Description
Filled with sound, practical advice, this book is a must if you wish to become an effective copyeditor.
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