ACES Academy
Ongoing training for editors at every stage
Join live sessions or watch on demand. Learn practical skills, explore new tools, and stay current with how editing is evolving. Members receive access to live webcasts and the full on-demand webcast library. Log in to explore past sessions.
Monthly webcasts
Practical sessions focused on real editing work.
- New session on the third Thursday of every month
- Led by working editors and other editorial professionals across industries
- Join live or watch later on demand
- Free for ACES members
Each webcast is designed to be immediately useful. See how editors approach real decisions, tools, and workflows, and learn how to apply that thinking to your own work.
Spotlight Series
A deeper look at the topics shaping editing today.
Each Spotlight Series focuses on a single theme and explores it across multiple sessions.
- Three sessions per series, each from a different angle
- Panel format with expert perspectives
- Short talks followed by moderated Q&A
- Sessions stand alone; join any or all of them
This format gives you depth and context on complex topics like AI, inclusive editing, and how industry shifts affect your work.
Who ACES Academy is for
ACES Academy supports editors across roles and experience levels.
Editors in publishing, corporate, academic, and technical fields
Freelancers building and scaling their practices
In-house editors expanding their skills and responsibilities
Students and early-career editors developing their foundation
Share your expertise
ACES Academy is built by editors, for editors. We're looking for presenters who can share practical knowledge with the community.
- Share what you know with editors who need it
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the field
- Receive $200 per webcast
Get access to ACES Academy
ACES members get full access to webcasts at no cost, plus ongoing training and resources that support their work long term.