<DIV><P>Excel at editing!</P><P>The editor's job encompasses much more than correcting commas and catching typos. Your chief mission is to help writers communicate effectively--which is no small feat. Whether you edit books, magazines, newspapers, or online publications, your ability to develop clear, concise, and focused writing is the key to your success.</P><P><I>The Editor's Companion</I> is an invaluable guide to honing your editing skills. You'll learn about editing for:<UL><LI>CONTENT: Analyze and develop writing that is appealing and appropriate for the intended audience.</LI><LI>FOCUS: Ensure strong beginnings and satisfying endings, and stick with one subject at a time.</LI><LI>PRECISE LANGUAGE: Choose the right words, the right voice, and the right tense for every piece.</LI><LI>GRAMMAR: Recognize common mistakes in punctuation, parts of speech, and sentence structure--and learn how to avoid them.</LI></UL> You'll also find valuable editing resources and checklists, advice on editorial relationships and workflow, and real-life samples of editing with explanations of what was changed and why. <I>The Editor's Companion</I> provides the tools you need to pursue high quality in editing, writing, and publishing--every piece, every time.</P></DIV>