Editing, Proofreading, Revising

Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing
Clair Kehrwald Cook
Guides all types of writers through the rigors of effective prose revision, and offers examples of original and edited sentences. Includes a discussion of guidelines for grammar and punctuation.
© 1985

Revising Prose
Richard A. Lanham
Addresses common stylistic infractions, and suggests a plan for simplifying and clarifying prose.
© 1979

Revising Prose / 3rd Edition
Richard A. Lanham
An updated edition of "Revising Prose" that further emphasizes the requirements of electronic texts.
© 1992

Go Ahead... Proof It!
K. D. Sullivan
Serves as an easy-to-use guide for proofreaders. Shows readers how to use an editorial style sheet, explains proofreaders' marks, and addresses the various requirements of different kinds of printed material.
© 1996

Deep Revision: A Guide for Teachers, Students, and Other Writers
Meredith Sue Willis
This guidebook suggests a range of approaches to learning and teaching revision skills. It suggests that revision is a natural process and that techniques for revising nonfiction and fiction can supplement each other.
© 1993

Revising Business Prose /4th edition
Richard Lanham
A practical, hands-on guide for clear, concise writing in business, government, and university settings. Stresses rule- and sentence-based revision strategies to generate proofreading techniques; provides practice exercises.
© 2000

The Craft of Revision / 4th Edition
Donald M. Murray
Through practical exercises and thoughtful discussion, Murray reconsiders revision/rewriting as necessary and creative aspects of the writing process, offering valuable hints and strategies through which to hone the craft of revision.
© 2001

How To Be Your Own Best Editor
Barry Tarshis
A witty, practical guide that covers many aspects of the editing process--from setting priorities to grammatical nit-picking.
© 1998