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Learn all the secrets of successful freelancing for publishers. The Pocket Book of Proofreading is a powerful new guide to earning your own living as a freelance proofreader. No previous experience required, work full or part time. A total of 26 chapters, plus appendices, glossary, index, and practical exercises make this a very useful 'pocket' book, just right for anyone considering freelance proofreading. You can learn about copy-editing too. It's a complete professional guide for only £14.99, plus you can download some mind-stretching proofreading exercises direct to your own computer! (Instant file download - PDF) Learn how to earn around £20 an hour with this new book and course.
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The Pocket Book of Proofreading is just right. It offers so much more for much less. Learn the secrets of successful proofreading and freelancing for publishers, and how to earn extra income from home.
The optional instant file download (PDF) is a professional three-part proofreading and copy-editing course with free extra exercises. Uses BS 5261C:2005 (marks for copy preparation and proof correction).
The Pocket Book of Proofreading offers a comprehensive overview of freelancing for publishers and working as a freelance proofreader.
Note: If this book were simply turned into A4 pages and made into a proofreading and editing course (which in fact it actually was originally), it would make a course that could be sold at the same price as existing proofreading courses on the market. Hence the value of this popular book.
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96 of 97 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been "doing a bit" of proofreading and copy-editing over the years. I have paid over two hundred pounds for a correspondence course and bought several hallowed tomes on the subject.
William Critchley has done a fantastic job of writing this excellent book. It covers everything I did on my correspondence course and brought the material fully up to date. It is a much friendlier read than some of the other books I have read on the subject.
There really is everything you need to become or improve as a freelance proofreader or copy-editor. The online material is an excellent adjunct to the book (and is very reasonably priced.) There is even email support should you require help.
There is a wealth of knowledge from someone who really has been there and done that! I highly recommend this fantastic resource and I shall refer to mine often.
William Critchley has done a fantastic job of writing this excellent book. It covers everything I did on my correspondence course and brought the material fully up to date. It is a much friendlier read than some of the other books I have read on the subject.
There really is everything you need to become or improve as a freelance proofreader or copy-editor. The online material is an excellent adjunct to the book (and is very reasonably priced.) There is even email support should you require help.
There is a wealth of knowledge from someone who really has been there and done that! I highly recommend this fantastic resource and I shall refer to mine often.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book grabs you from the first page. It is written with light-heartedness, but also explains the difficulties of finding work as a proofreader. Very informative and inspiring. If you want to take up proofreading forget all the other books and expensive courses, buy this and the accompanying course, (details of which are within the book).
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very useful skip through the various elements of proofreading.It provides guidance and advice, suggested further reading and must have books for those with serious professional aspirations.The humour helps keep the pages turning.Well worth the money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Comes with errata!
Great book, but funnily enough my copy came with a printed slip listing corrections for five typographical errors. Read more
Published 10 days ago by A. M. Terry
Very handy - a realist's insight into this tricky industry
A completely realistic guide to proofreading and copy-editing. Ideal for beginners or seasoned pros. Read more
Published 4 months ago by rooftophk
Thorough. Covers the subject from tip-to-toe and much more...
This is a great little book full of invaluable information - and not just about proofing. You'll find chapters on publishing, grammar, house styles and all sorts of interesting... Read more
Published 9 months ago by The Truth
Good book but........
I read the book cover to cover a couple of times and very impressed with it. However, when I went on the website to download the course, I couldn't find the links for it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richard
A good overview for prospective proofreaders
Writing as a buyer who has only read this book and not yet attempted to enter into proofreading as a profession, I can't comment on the accuracy of Critchley's guidance for finding... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Anna
The proof of the pudding...
Delve into this book and you won't be able to put it down!
It makes for a good read and whilst being entertaining and stimulating you won't realise you are learning! Read more
It makes for a good read and whilst being entertaining and stimulating you won't realise you are learning! Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by Catherine
Excellent Practicle Guide
I am studying proofreading and copy-editing via a correspondence course, which is fine, but I was searching for additional help and practicle exercises without having to pay a... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2009 by Heidi Brand
The Pocket Book of Proofreading
An excellent book, it has made me consider my written work more carefully and look at books from the perspective of a copy-editor/proofreader. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by A. E. Newton
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