The Nuts and Bolts of Copyediting Fiction
Amy J. Schneider
Featherschneider Editorial Services www.featherschneider.com
American Copy Editors Society Portland, Oregon April 1, 2016
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The Nuts and Bolts of Copyediting Fiction Amy J. Schneider Featherschneider Editorial Services www.featherschneider.com American Copy Editors Society Portland, Oregon April 1, 2016 ACES 2016 ~ Portland, OR April 1, 2016
Amy J. Schneider
Featherschneider Editorial Services www.featherschneider.com
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