Editing is essential to clear communication. Editors transform muddled language into lucid copy. As Mark Twain said, "the difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning." Editing is evolving as jouranlists navigate fast-changing technology. 

One certainty: Mastering editing skills is critical, no matter what medium delivers your work. This book is designed to help you learn practicial editing skills essential to any career. It will help you become a better writer and communicator and will show you how to improve the work of others.