Editing for Writers

Lois Johnson Rew and Lois Johnson

Editing for Writers

Based on interviews with "actual workplace writers and editors," this unique text/workbook teaches editing approaches and skills that writers can apply to their own or others' documents. Outlines a process to identify and solve problems and helps readers develop the ability to "explain" their editing decisions. Features 136 different kinds of exercises. Contains special chapters on editing on-line documentation, graphics, document design, and on international and intercultural issues, as well as 16 different checklists that can be applied to developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. For anyone interested in editing or copyediting; professional, technical, science, business, or nursing writing; or nonfiction writing.


  • ISBN: 0137490860
  • ISBN-13: 9780137490868
  • Authors : Lois Johnson Rew and Lois Johnson
  • Language : English
  • Format:  Paperback
  • Publication Date: 6/1/1998
  • Publisher Imprint: Prentice Hall
  • Price ($AUD): $197.95

  • Usual Dispatch Time: 7 - 10 days


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