I only managed to read 4 books in 2009. I'm determined to beat last year's record. Ideally, I would like to read more than 12 books for 2010. I have finished reading 3 books as to date, which is so far so good.

The latest book I have just completed is called editing mdae easy by Bruce Kaplan. Since I wanted to be a copy editor/ proofreader, I have been hunting for books relating to this topic. This book only has around 130 pages and it's just as big as my hand, which is easy to carry around. In fact, it is very easy to read and comprehend. Common queries about the right format for grammar and most importantly how to write effectively have been answered in this book. Though it doesn't discuss much on grammar, it helps me in a way of understanding and knowing the basic correction of certain grammar and ways of writing numbers. The overall lesson that I picked up from the book is to write in active voice; also with a mixture of passive voice. This will lead to making the sentences much lively and interesting to read. Another lesson is to write short and sweet sentences vs long and wordy sentences. This is something I don't understand because many researchers don't write in simple sentences in journal articles. They write long sentences, which makes me confused instead of understanding what the writers want the readers to read!

editing mdae easy proves to be a useful guide for any beginner or experienced proofread/ copy editor who wants to achieve a high standard of quality of articles in the form of punctuation and grammar. Not the content. Remember that.

That's something I want to read in the near future now.
I've considered proofreading a possible career option too...
» Mockiller on 2010-02-04 12:13:49

I could never be a proof reader i dont think i would have the patience for it.


» Ruby-in-slippers on 2010-02-04 10:34:20

Bravo renaye and proud of you! :) I plan to complete my Eclipse by this weekend and heading for Breaking Dawn!! Now that you talk about books, it trigger me to blog about it in my next post too. Thanks! hehe
» sdovelly.wordpress.com (116.206.175.74) on 2010-02-05 09:30:36

I had my worst reading record for last year too. Only managed 27 books...and I guess this year will be even worse...how I wish I can have more time to read more for leisure...Hope you enjoy reading more this year...hehe
» Jennifer (60.54.174.130) on 2010-02-11 03:42:39

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