The Australian Editing Handbook

by Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill

The ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital age 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, 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

424 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 1994

Reviews

[Carmen Tudor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource for those interested in (or already studying) writing, editing or publishing. I used this throughout an anthology production class and it was an invaluable asset. It's similar to the Australian Gov't Style manual*, but takes a broader approach without focussing too heavily on the niceties of usage and style. Highly recommended.

* Yes, the manual uses minimal caps for titles. I agree. Looks silly.

[Casey Carlisle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic resource to learn all about the job of being an Editor, the ins-and-outs of the publishing industry, and a reference guide for authors wondering about the process that happens after they've written their manuscript draft to it being on the shelves in a bookstore, or available for download in a virtual library or shop/platform.

It helps as a checklist of all the duties that are meant to be completed before a work is published. Helpful examples, further resource lists, and industry standards.

While geared for traditional publishing, 'The Australian Editing Handbook' can serve for those self-publishing as well, as it is a meticulous guide in all editing matters and content management for any manuscript and will cover aspects of editing your work that you may never have thought of. This is more of an industry guide and job description of an Editors role, but invaluable information for any professional writer.

[Kerrie Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used 3rd edition (black, green & white cover)
ISBN 978-1-118-63595-7

[Maha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thorough, a good resource to have at hand. Some points could be better explained with examples and illustrations though-quite wordy in places.

[Eugenia Doran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Clear, useful, but dated.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A textbook used in an editing topic I took. Clear, current and useful. A good guide.