A.P. writes to say that the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition, is now available on CD-ROM. This is in addition to the print edition (of course) and the online version, which is available to paying subscribers only.
I find Chicago’s index easier to use than I used to–and I don’t know if that’s because I’m a more experienced editor, or because the index itself has become more user-friendly and intuitive. But I still think it can be a trial to find the answers to certain questions. Having a fully searchable version of the manual certainly wouldn’t hurt.
Why Is It Hard To Proofread Your Own Writing?
You may need someone else to proof your writing because of the way your brain