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SfEP recommended reference books

These recommendations – which have been compiled by Mary Korndorffer with the advice of the tutors of SfEP courses and other veteran members – are especially intended to give guidance to newcomers to the profession. More experienced members will be able to add references that relate to their specialities.

Where a book has been reviewed by the SfEP (either in Editing Matters or online), this is indicated. If a book is available from Amazon, there will be the link 'Buy this book'. If you buy a book via such a link, it will cost you nothing extra and the SfEP will get a percentage of the price you pay.

Discounts on books

A growing number of publishers are giving SfEP members and associates discounts. Details of these can be found in the Members' area.

BSI marks for copy preparation and proof correction

A discounted laminated card with the most up-to-date versions of the marks from the British Standards Institution is available to SfEP members and associates.

Acknowledgement

The SfEP would like to acknowledge the contribution to this compilation made by Anna-Marie Swann in her article 'The importance of being earnest' in the January/February 2007 issue of Editing Matters.