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Writer's Friend a true friend indeed
A legend in his own time at The University of Texas, Martin "Red" Gibson transfers his magical teaching ability into an effective and easy-to-read book with "The Writer's Friend." Written in a breezy, almost conversational style, TWF is design ed to teach you copy editing painlessly. Through his subtle Texas humor, brilliantly clear examples and common-sense approach, you will begin to think about what you and others write. TWF helped me not only as a journalist, but as a writer in day-to-day life. I know the people who read what I write appreciate the book, and I know that I sure do appreciate Dr. Gibson -- and miss him. Get this book if you want to write well. ... Read more

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Truth is the first casualty of war," said Napoleon - but then, he lived before TIME Magazine. Now TIME tells the true story of America at war a story that encompasses not only the soldiers at the front, but also the armies of unsung men and women who prepare them for battle. Here, from World War II through Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War, is the story of war as it affects all Americans. You'll join TIME reporters at the front in the hedgerows of France, the rice paddies of Vietnam, the deserts of Kuwait. You'll join those fighting against a new kind of enemy: the faceless terrorists who have plunged us into a new kind of war. You'll meet indelible leaders, little remembered by today's Americans: "Bull" Halsey, Matthew Ridgeway, "Vinegar Joe" Stilweel. You'll trace war's galvanizing effect on the home front, from bond drives to victory gardens. Above all, you'll meet the G.I.s and "grunts," the chaplains and cooks, the surgeons and nurses who find their finest! hour when America Goes to War. ... Read more

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Fun little book

This is a nice little book for editors and writers alike. It accurately discusses many of the dynamics in that relationship, and offers good advice for dealing with them. Written in a very readable, enjoyable way.

It's like finding out your mother smokes!
Editors break rules. How liberating! Carol Fisher Saller's "Subversive Copy Editor" confirms what I learned as a scientist: The more you know about a subject, the less dogmatic your opinions. Rules can be broken; editors do make stupid mistakes. Saller brings great common sense and, yes, sharp business acumen to her profession. The book reminds you that if an author--consistently--has styled his 985 references in a totally nonstandard, but logical style, what's the point in undoing all the painstaking work? Having enjoyed this "Chicago Manual of Style" editor's online Q&A page for years, I loved reading more about the crazy questions she gets about editing (and sometimes other topics, like fashion, when someone mistook "The Chicago Manual of Style" for a fashion advice book) and the clearheaded, sometimes funny answer she gives. But beyond her approach to editing and her invaluable hints on how to stay organized as an editor, the book includes invaluable lessons in modern business etiquette: ways to work with difficult co-workers and authors, the importance of answering e-mail promptly, even if you don't know the answer; how to defer a decision; the importance of keeping the big picture (in this field, the big picture is the reader and book sales); rules of etiquette not only in your own e-mails but especially with how you handle others' messages; and so on. The book can be read from front to back, almost like a novel (well, I am an editor, so perhaps I found it especially compelling), and Saller's self-deprecatory humor had me laughing out loud. Editors, writers, students, and businesspeople who handle any sort of communications will enjoy this book.

A literary must-have
This thin, little volume will open the eyes of writers and editors alike with its simple and experiential approach to the practice of copy editing. The author shares anecdote after anecdote (her own as well as others') that demonstrate the nuance of judgment required to master the craft and build relationships with authors.

The book's structure is based on a working, day-to-day point of view; extremely practical and as much a have-at-hand reference as the encyclopedic Chicago manual. It addresses the fallibility of human nature and will appeal to readers at every level of experience. The Subversive Copy Editor should be required reading for anyone interested in becoming or living their life as an editor or writer. Buy two and give one to your most difficult client.

Stet
While written for the narrow orbit of copy editors and those who might desire such a career, this book deserves a wider readership.

Authors, language mavens, newsletter writers, corporate communicators, to those who simply want general good advice on handling co-worker business interactions at any type of office--all these and more would profit from Carol Fisher Saller's advice.

Practical, good humored, well written, and nicely proofed. (The jacket design by Isaac Tobin is nicely done, as well.)

A Copy Editor Wannabe Who Became An Author
When I stumbled across this book, I just had to read it. Many years ago, as a college English major with a concentration in creative writing, I graduated wanting to go into the publishing field. On job interviews I was told I was perfect for the job except that my typing speed was terrible, and to come back when it was better. My typing speed is just a little better, still hunt-and-peck but it was never good enough to go back, so I never gotthe job I wanted in the publishing field. I entered the mental health field instead but I have gotten to know the publishing field as an author. I hada book published nine years ago, and a second one that is looking for a publisher. Through my experience with book #1 (When the Body Is the Target: Self-Harm, Pain, and Traumatic Attachments), and several journal papers, I certainly can empathise withthe writer who does not want to change a word or comma. Although that was never me, when my publisher edited out four entire chapters of a very large book, it hurt. It felt like giving birth to four babies and then having to give them away. It was not copy editing but nonetheless I know what it is to become very attached to ones own words. I read first and appreciated most the chapter on the difficult writer and the one meant for the writer. Now I know more about the world of the editor even though I never got to know it the way I wanted to when I graduated from college. This is a most valuable book for copy editors and writers alike, and I am grateful to Carol for writing it. ... Read more

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This comprehensive guide features America's top editors and writers for hire--serving the needs of nonfiction and fiction writers, publishers, literary agents, corporations, companies, educational institutions, and non-profits. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from American Journalism Review, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2006. The length of the article is 838 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Style wars in cyberspace: copy editors take to the blogosphere.
Author: Coral Davenport
Publication: American Journalism Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 28Issue: 3Page: 12(2)

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My name is Louis Allport and I recently spent several hours grilling master copywriter Alex
Mandossian on exactly how to write copy that floods your web site with sales. Now Alex’s time
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Are you uncertain when to use affect or effect? Loath or loathe? Compliment or complement?Do you struggle with character development, establishing realistic dialogue and composing articles, proposals or manuscripts?

Be Your Own Editor by Sigrid Macdonald offers a crash course in grammar basics, starting with punctuation and proper use of the dreaded apostrophe. It suggests ways to identify frequently misused words; to devise strong characters and background settings in fiction; and to structure nonfiction.

Nowadays, we're all writers — we write blogs, essays and business proposals.Professional authors write short stories, newspaper articles and manuscripts.If your writing is good, but you question your grammar and organizational skills, this informative, reader-friendly manual is for you.

















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A headline can make the difference between success and failure in bringing your product or service to the public. It can immediately pull your prospect into the copy, or fall flat and produce dismal results. A headline can be a very powerful customer conversion weapon!

This ebook will guide you through a simple process to writing better headlines. ... Read more

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High profit Headlines.
High profit Headlines is nothing more than a copy of their sales page. What a waste. I probably won't purchase anything from publisher "littlewhiteebookcom" ever again. ... Read more