The Subversive Copy Editor, Second Edition: Advice from Chicago (or, How to Negotiate Good Relationships with Your Writers, Your Colleagues, and ... Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

The Subversive Copy Editor is a must-have reference for any writer or editor looking to improve their craft while building trust and cooperation with their colleagues.

With new chapters on outdated grammar and style rules, formatting manuscripts for publication, self-editing, and how not to be "difficult," this second edition offers even more practical strategies for keeping the peace between writers and editors.

Drawing from her own experiences as a longtime manuscript editor and Chicago Manual of Style guru, Carol Fisher Saller provides firsthand examples of what not to do, while maintaining a refreshingly levelheaded approach to the classic battle between writers and editors.

Whether you're a writer looking to improve your writing or an editor looking to build trust with your colleagues, The Subversive Copy Editor is the perfect guide for anyone charged with improving the writing of others.