Book excerpt: The completely updated 3rd edition of The Editor’s Handbook is an invaluable resource to all those involved in various aspects of scholarly writing in nursing. Both novice and experienced editors will no doubt find the information quite useful, as they did the first two editions. Although the main focus of the handbook is on the editors of nursing journals, all types of nurse writers will appreciate the extensive details and helpful tips. Nurses who are in the process of preparing manuscripts for publication can use the handbook to enhance their success at journal acceptance by getting a unique view of the editor’s role and perspective.