Copyediting: Challenges and complexities
Margaret Aherne
Originally published in 2017
Who's it for?
This book is ideal if you:
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have several years’ experience as a copyeditor but feel less confident when work becomes complex
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are unsure how to approach material that’s poorly structured or unclear
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want practical guidance on handling difficult, messy, or unfamiliar copy.
What’s inside?
The book focuses on real-world copyediting challenges, including:
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how copyeditors work with publishers, authors, readers and typesetters
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a clear approach to editing multi-author publications
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techniques for turning dense statistical text into clear, accessible tables
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applying your existing skills to complex technical material in unfamiliar subject areas
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imposing structure on disorganised content with a specific readership in mind
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practical tips for working with non-native English speakers
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key considerations when preparing a publication for a new edition
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fixing awkward, unclear or problematic sentences and helping authors say what they really mean.
Designed to build confidence as well as skill, Copyediting: Challenges and complexities helps you move beyond routine jobs and approach demanding editorial work with clarity and assurance.
Copyediting: Challenges and complexities is available as a digital download. Once payment has been received, you’ll get an email from the CIEP office team with a link to download all the files included in the book.
Please note that purchases made over a weekend or UK bank holiday will be processed on the next working day, and your download link will be sent then.
