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Leslie Vermeer

Leslie Vermeer

**Leslie Vermeer**, docteure en éducation et professeure universitaire, est une éditrice, auteure et correctrice expérimentée, forte de plus de 30 ans d’expérience dans le milieu de l’édition. Elle a travaillé sur plus de 200 livres et enseigne l’édition, la grammaire et la communication à l’Université MacEwan, à Edmonton. Passionnée par la diversité et l’accessibilité dans l’industrie du livre, elle partage dans *The Complete Canadian Book Editor* son expertise et ses conseils pour former la prochaine génération d’éditeurs.
2 livres
ebook cover of The Complete Canadian Book Editor, by Leslie Vermeer
Brush Education | 22 August 2016

Vous rêvez de maîtriser l’art de l’édition de livres ? The Complete Canadian Book Editor vous guide pas à pas, des relations avec les auteurs à la correction d’épreuves, en passant par l’édition numérique.

Smartbook
Regular price: €25.99
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ebook cover of Last But Not Least, by Leslie Vermeer
Brush Education | 10 December 2023

Systematic, practical, complete - an essential resource for anyone who works with words Proofreaders are like goalkeepers: the last line of defence against mistakes that slip past their hard-working teammates. While proofreading is obviously not the only important job in the writing process, it is a necessary one - last, but definitely not least. The best proofreaders know that efficient and precise proofreading requires more than grammatical and mechanical expertise. It requires focus, sensitivity, self-awareness, almost saintly patience, and - importantly - a thorough understanding of the core responsibilities and processes of the proofreader. To be a great proofreader, you need to learn to think like one. Last But Not Least takes you beyond the basics of punctuation and grammar and into the nuts and bolts of how proofreaders think and work. This combination reference and workbook is a go-to guide for novice proofreaders and seasoned professionals alike. Includes grammar and punctuation primers, as well as 25 exercises to sharpen your skills.

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Regular price: €12.99
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