The Concise Guide to Copy Editing

Deft editing can improve a story; clumsy editing will smother it. Paul LaRocque knows the difference, and in this practical, hands-on book, he teaches us how to polish even the most problematic prose to a high luster. —June Kronholz, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

This book provides valuable, practical tactics that will help any news desk operate at a higher level of quality and efficiency. —Deanna Sands, Managing Editor, Omaha World-Herald

This tight volume teaches copy editors how to best serve their clients: the readers. The book is conveniently organized to serve as a training tool for new or improving copy editors, or as a quick reference for editors on deadline.