The Australian Editing Handbook

by Elizabeth Flann, Beryl Hill

Written by experienced editors and teachers, Elizabeth Flann and Beryl Hill, The Australian Editing Handbook is the only comprehensive Australian course book for professional editors, writers and teachers of professional writing and editing. The book provides an invaluable insight into all facets of the publishing process.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

194 pages, Paperback

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.