Butcher's Copy-editing Apr 2026

: Offers specific advice for complex materials, such as law books , science and mathematics, and multi-author works. Core Philosophy of a "Good Copy-editor"

The 4th edition is a 558-page textbook available from Cambridge University Press and various retailers: BUTCHER'S COPY-EDITING

is a classic reference guide for editors, authors, and publishers, widely considered a "master class" in the editorial arts. First published in 1975 by Judith Butcher , the current 4th edition (2006) was revised by Caroline Drake and Maureen Leach to address digital publishing and modern technology. Key Features of the Handbook : Offers specific advice for complex materials, such

The guide provides comprehensive instruction on every stage of the editorial process: such as law books