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2. List of style guides - Wikipedia

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   A classic grammar style guide is The Elements of Style. Together, these two books are referenced more than any other general style book for US third-person writing used across most professions. Together, these two books are referenced more than any other general style book for US third-person writing used across most professions.

3. Copy editing - Wikipedia

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   Example of non-professional copy editing in progress [1]. Copy editing (also known as copyediting and manuscript editing) is the process of revising written material ("copy") to improve quality and readability, as well as ensuring that a text is free of errors in grammar, style, and accuracy.

4. List of proofreader's marks - Wikipedia

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   BSI proof-correction marks (conforming to BS 5261C:2005) as prepared by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading; The style guide for publications of the European Union is presented in 24 European languages and includes a section on proofreading. Each edition has a sheet of proofreader's marks that appears to be the same apart from ...

5. The Chicago Manual of Style - Wikipedia

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   The Chicago Manual of Style also discusses the parts of a book and the editing process. An annual subscription is required for access to the online content of the manual (access to the Q&A, however, is free, as are various editing tools). [citation needed] Many publishers throughout the world adopt "Chicago" as their style.

6. Standard manuscript format - Wikipedia

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   Standard manuscript format is a formatting style for manuscripts of short stories, novels, poems and other literary works submitted by authors to publishers.Even with the advent of desktop publishing, making it possible for anyone to prepare text that appears professionally typeset, many publishers still require authors to submit manuscripts within their respective guidelines.

7. Wikipedia : WikiProject Guild of Copy Editors/How to

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   National varieties of English (ENGVAR) describes the ways alternate varieties of English are dealt with. The table below lists various guides, tutorials, and exercises to help improve your copy editing skills. Wikipedia advice on copy editing. Advice for newcomers. Simplified Manual of Style; Step-by-step guide for beginners prepared by members ...