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The Pocket Book of Proofreading [Kindle Edition]

William Critchley
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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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. There are many testimonials to be found at LearnFreelancing.com.

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.

Use as a reference book on your Kindle or, if you have or can learn the skills, earn extra income from home. It's a complete professional guide for just £7.20 (saving over 50% on the paperback price), plus you can choose later, if you wish, to download some additional proofreading exercises.

Learn how to earn £20 plus per hour with this new book (and course). Still right up to date for this year (2013). It contains helpful information about publishing, working as a freelance proofreader and/or copy-editor, with a complete list of current proofreading marks - and how to use them!

It comes with free exercises to work on, and you can also download a professional proofreading and editing course online if required.

From the Publisher

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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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 970 KB
  • Print Length: 262 pages
  • Publisher: First English Books; First edition (15 Aug 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005HJ6UAS
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #44,005 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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110 of 111 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good things do come in small packages! 28 July 2008
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.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring 8 May 2010
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).
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Pocket Rocket! 21 Nov 2009
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Work stuff
Something has to pay the bills and for me it's proofreading other peoples work. Concentration is the key, and this book has been invaluable.
Published 1 month ago by Mark Gingell
4.0 out of 5 stars Comes with errata!
Great book, but funnily enough my copy came with a printed slip listing corrections for five typographical errors. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A. M. Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 16 months ago by rooftophk
5.0 out of 5 stars 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 21 months ago by The Truth
4.0 out of 5 stars 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 21 months ago by Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars 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 24 months ago by Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published on 6 April 2010 by Catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars 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
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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