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The Internet is a resource that no good copy editor (or writer) will ignore. Here are some of my favorite writing resources on the Web.
Dictionaries and Reference
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Description |
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| Merriam-Webster |
My preferred dictionary for spelling, though I’m open to using most anything |
| Bartleby.com |
Excellent resources in one convenient location, including several esteemed reference books |
| Acronym Finder |
Defines that acronym that you just can’t quite place, and lets you refine results by category |
| Online Etymology Dictionary |
Resource for examining the roots of English words and determining when words entered the language |
| Wikipedia |
Collaborative online encyclopedia; useful as a quick reference to unfamiliar technical topics |
Grammar, Usage, and Style
Offline
Though these resources aren’t online (at least not that I know of — please correct me if I’m wrong) and I can’t offer you links, they still deserve recognition. These are the books I sometimes leave home without, but I miss them while I’m away.
- Garner’s Modern American Usage, Bryan A. Garner
- The Chicago Manual of Style
- Words into Type
- Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace, Joseph M. Williams
- The Careful Writer, Theodore M. Bernstein
- The Copyeditor’s Handbook, Amy Einsohn
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“He has a keen eye for spotting errors, along with a broader understanding of writing that enables him to make thoughtful edits that are in keeping with the overall tone and purpose of any given piece.”
——Wayne Swanson, Senior Editor, Crider Associates |
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