THE SUBVERSIVE COPY EDITOR
“Saller writes with wisdom and a great generosity of spirit. . . . An ideal complement to any style guide: practical, relentlessly supportive and full of ed-head laughs.” — Publishers Weekly | starred review
“An insider’s book to cure writers . . . while shoring up editors. . . . Good advice.” — William Safire | New York Times
“Carol Fisher Saller is the mentor that every copyeditor dreams of.” — Amy Einsohn | The Copyeditor’s Handbook
BUT CAN I START A SENTENCE WITH “BUT”?
“A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read.” — Mignon Fogarty | Author of New York Times bestseller Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
“What impresses more than the witty replies is the blessed saneness throughout the answers.” — John E. McIntyre | Baltimore Sun
EDDIE’S WAR
Maryland State Black-Eyed Susan Award, 2014–2015 nominee(Grades 6–9)
Bankstreet Best, 2012 (Ages 12–14, Outstanding Merit)
2012 Best of the Best Fiction for Teens, Chicago Public Library
Kirkus Reviews, Best Children’s Books of 2011 (Starred review)
Horn Book, Recommended Verse Narratives
MOONLIGHT BLOGGER
“You might think some blog entries from a copy editor might be dry and bland like your mom’s meatloaf, but Carol F Saller is one juicy mama. She’s funny, clever and pretty darn likeable. I want her to be my copy editor some day.” — Amazon reader review
“A delightfully entertaining and insightful look into the world of manuscript editors — what they want to do, will do and can do, and what they don’t, won’t and can’t.” — Amazon reader review
