Proofreading Plain and Simple

Proofreading Plain and Simple will give you—whether you're a student, administrative assistant, business manager, entrepreneur, job seeker, editor, or proofreader (of course)—all the techniques and advice necessary to write clear, understandable, and accurate copy.

Includes samples of writing, before and after being proofread, skill-building exercises, tips from the pros, and a glossary of common proofreading symbols.

Debra Hart May is a communications consultant, editor, and coach. She is the author of Everyday Letters for Busy People and president of Skill Masters, an Indianapolis-based firm that specializes in providing training solutions to improve business professionals' writing and other communication skills.