The Australian Editing Handbook

The Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike. Authors Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill and Lan Wang have assembled a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the editing process, from working with authors and receiving manuscripts, to editorial, production, printing and beyond.

The modern editor must go beyond editing and proofreading, and is often tasked with obtaining permissions, sourcing supplementary material and keeping the author on schedule and on budget. That means the editor is also the ultimate mediator of style and propriety for the piece, acting as gatekeeper between the author and the public. It's a substantial role, requiring the fundamental knowledge of several different fields to achieve effective results. A guide to managing each aspect of the job, The Australian Editing Handbook is an invaluable resource. The Third Edition includes updated information about the new challenges that editors face in the digital age, including:

• Editing on-screen
• Digital publishing
• Handling ebooks
• Print media versus online publications

The book includes two-color printing to make editing marks easier to understand, and a wealth of charts and diagrams that simplify complex topics and serve as handy quick-checks that make this guide the ultimate desk reference. For professionals and students in the field of editing, writing, publishing or journalism, The Australian Editing Handbook, 3rd Edition is the industry's number-one resource.

The fully revised and updated third edition of The Australian Editing Handbook is a comprehensive guide to successfully navigating the changes and challenges facing editors today. This definitive resource helps beginning editors, students of editing and publishing, or any editor seeking to learn more about a specific aspect of editing, such as ebooks.

Today, editors need to be able to respond to the demands of working with current and emerging technologies. While they are also editing a wider range of media, including ebooks, websites and tablet applications, the essential role of the editor is as important as ever and remains an integral part of the publishing process.

This new edition describes practical procedures for onscreen editing; managing illustrations, permissions, prelims and endmatter; print production; proofreading; and writing cover blurbs. The text is filled with examples, useful tips and checklists that ensure a deeper understanding of these essential elements.

Practical, authoritative and thoroughly rewritten, this handbook will show you how to create, manage and refine the written word for professional publication.

"This edition will be the practical manual of choice for new editors and proofreaders, and students in editing and publishing courses. More experienced editors will find this edition valuable for a clear overview of the publishing industry, and especially the new information about editing ebooks material that by itself justifies acquisition of the new edition."
Trischa Mann, President, Editors Victoria

"Editors seeking accreditation with the Australian Institute of Professional Editors should make the most of this new edition."
Pam Peters DE, President of the Society of Editors (NSW) Inc 2008 12

"This new edition is a fund of information and guidance on all aspects of editing in Australia."
Canberra Society of Editors