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Microsoft Halo: Reach Legendary Edition First Person Shooter – Complete Product $159.46

Sierra King’s Quest V 5 PC Big Box 1st Edition – 11999 $29.99

King’s Quest VII 7: The Princeless Bride – PC 1st Edition Big Box -12002 $24.99

Metroid Prime: Hunters – First Hunt (Demo Edition) (Nintendo DS, 2004) $9.99

Half-Life Game of the Year Edition PC CD+KEY FPS First Person Shooter halflife $14.99

PS2 -School Rumble #2 First Edition- Japan Import Anime $37.80

Nancy Drew THE Final Scene + 1ST EDITION BOOK (PC Games) BRAND NEW 98/ME/2000/XP $12.95

Sakura Taisen: Atsuki Chishioni [First Print Limited Edition w/ DVD] $37.28

DS Dengeki Bunko Inukami! feat. Animation [First Print Limited Edition] $69.49

Gungrave [First Print Limited Edition] $33.37

The Prince of Tennis: Card Hunter [First Print Limited Edition] $34.68

Bulletstorm Limited Edition (PS3 Playstation 3) NEW SEALED FIRST PRINT, MINT! $19.99

L@ve Once: Mermaid’s Tears [First Print Limited Edition] $179.06

Virtua Call S [First Print Limited Edition] $32.07

Love Hina Gorgeous [First Print Limited Edition] $42.49

Zero no Tsukaima [First Print Limited Edition] $46.40

Pinky Street: Kira Kira * Music Hour [First Print Limited Edition] $82.52

Tokyo 23-ku Seifuku Wars [First Print Limited Edition] $32.07

DS Dengeki Bunko: Iria no Sora, UFO no Natsu [First Print Limited Edition] $69.49

Nanatsu Iro * Drops Pure!! [First Print Limited Edition] $54.22

Metroid Prime: Hunters – First Hunt (Demo Edition) CART ONLY (Nintendo DS, 2004) $20.06

Sid Meier‘s Civilization Revolution [First Print Limited Edition] $133.33

Dead or Alive 2 [First Print Limited Edition] $32.07

Dokidoki Majo Shinpan! 2 DUO [First Print Limited Edition Box] $76.01

Soul Cradle: Sekai o Kurau Mono [First Print Limited Edition] $68.19

Yuukyuu Gensoukyoku [First Print Limited Edition] $32.07

Pro Yakyuu Spirits 5 Kanzenban [First Print Limited Edition] $66.89

Metroid Prime: Hunters – First Hunt (Demo Edition) (Nintendo DS, 2004) $2.99

Police Quest IV: Open Season (PC,1993) Sierra 1st Edition PC Big Box 3.5″ RARE $19.99

Nintendo Wii 25th Super Mario All Stars 1st Edition Bundle Bros Galaxy 2 LOT NEW $199.99

PIRATES! GOLD SID MEIER-MEIERS 1ST EDITION RELEASE NEW BIG BOX SEALED $29.99

Mass Effect Xbox 360 1ST EDITION NON-PH $6.50

Mass Effect 2 Xbox 360 New Sealed 1ST EDITION NON PLATINUM HITS $0.99

Metroid Prime: Hunters – First Hunt (Demo Edition) $12.34

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne PS2 1ST EDITION W/SOUNDTRACK RARE LOOK NOW $35.95

JEOPARDY! 1st EDITION PC Game Windows 95/98 $5.99

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PC, 2005) 1st Edition $39.99

1st Edition HOLO Machamp $0.99

Sierra King’s Quest V 5 PC Big Box 1st Edition $23.99

Metroid Prime: Hunters – First Hunt (Demo Edition) (Nintendo DS DS Lite 2004) $9.99

RARE PS2 BLACK LABEL SILENT HILL 2 NEW & SEALED ORIGINAL 1st EDITION Y-FOLD $299.99

Dark Souls Collector’s Edition and Deus Ex Misprint Guide First Edition $151.00

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Writing, Editing, and Proofreading

Let us say from the start that writing, copy editing, and content editing are different and, as such, require unique skills. Writing is about getting ideas and content on paper. The primary task of writing is to determine what content to communicate. Copy editing (often called proofreading) is about adherence to commonly accepted rules for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage. Content editing (often simply called editing) is about bridging the gap between what a writer wants to communicate and what a reader needs or desires.

As we are in the business of editing, we will address copy editing and content editing more thoroughly.

Copy editing:

The primary task of copy editing is ensuring that accepted rules for punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage are being followed accurately. Technical documents have the additional difficulty of making sure that formatting, heading, and citation styles are applied consistently. A good copy editor has to have a strong understanding of those rules and strong attention to detail.

Copy editing is a very tedious process, which means that the necessary intensity and focus can lapse. Thus, the copy editing process may need to be repeated several times. For example, Precise Edit generally conducts three (or more) reviews by two different people.

Content editing:

The primary task of content editing is revising text to help the writer effectively communicate with a particular reader. A good editor must have 4 characteristics:

1) a feel for style, voice, and tone;

2) the ability to interpret the writer’s ideas and intentions clearly and appropriately for a particular audience;

3) an appreciation for the aesthetics and structure of writing; and

4) the logical ability to analyze the reasonableness and organization of content.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, a good editor must understand the writer’s audience and be able to address readers’ needs. The editor considers the content, style, structure, etc. that the reader needs in order to understand, be engaged in, or learn from the text. In this way, editing is much like marketing and product development: converting raw ideas into a product that consumers can use and will want to buy.

Editorial Services:

As mentioned above, writing, copy editing, and content editing require different skills. One mistake that many writers make is to assume that he or she can do all three. This may be true in some cases, but typically it is not. Actually, in our experience, the writer is usually not the best person for proofreading and editing.

Depending on the importance of a document, a writer should consider engaging a professional editorial service, and many are available. How, then, can a writer choose which one to hire? Based on Precise Edit customer feedback data, two factors seem to be most important: expertise and the quality control process. Other factors include responsiveness, cost, and timeliness. Together, these five criteria significantly reduce the number of quality editorial services from which to choose.

Keep up the great writing. Editors are ready to help.

About the Author

David Bowman is the Owner and Chief Editor of Precise Edit (http://PreciseEdit.com), a comprehensive editing, proofreading, and document analysis service for authors, students, and businesses. Precise Edit also offers a variety of other services, such as translation, transcription, and website development.

How much is my first edition 1st print of “Northern Lights” by Phillip Pullman worth?

I have a first edition 1st print of “Northern Lights” by Phillip Pullman. It’s an ex library copy from a school and has been laminated but aside from that you couldn’t really tell. It’s in Good Condition. Has that de-valued it alot? How much is it worth now?

Ps.
It is the original hardback UK version from the initial small print run.

Try typing in 1st Edition Nothern Lights in ebay.com or amazon.com.

Hope that helps.