dukeml29's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed learning more about the actual work copyeditors do throughout this book. There were so many things I never even considered until seeing them laid out in such plain language. It was written well, explained clearly, and stayed engaging the entire time!
wilovebooks's review against another edition
4.0
An entertaining read with some good stories, and ice, and resources for anyone interested in copyediting.
dukeml's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed learning more about the actual work copyeditors do throughout this book. There were so many things I never even considered until seeing them laid out in such plain language. It was written well, explained clearly, and stayed engaging the entire time!
_zora_'s review
4.0
Just now getting around to reading this. Very sensible, and nice there's even a chapter for writers, advising them how best to work with their copy editors. Basic motto of book is "Lighten up," which is refreshing and rare in the world of copy editing.
leighkaisen's review
A good resource for navigating the editor-author relationship.
bibliostatic's review
5.0
This witty book is a great remedy to the "thou shalt" rigidity approach many editors maintain. It's also an insight into how an academic press works. For the editor who is serious about his/her/their work (yeah, we all hate that there's not a singular neutral pronoun for someone/anyone/occupational nouns) but not about himself/herself/themselves, this should be a delight.
sophiaannew's review
5.0
Enjoyed this and found it helpful and interesting as I learn more about copyediting.
carolinamariereads's review
5.0
Saller writes honestly (and humorously) about her approach to copy editing: Removing ego from copy editing, and working toward the clearest text for the reader, working with the writer (not against) to accomplish this. She details strategies she uses and shares her experiences in editing to inform the reader and help the reader think about their own approach to editing.