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More than a clue
By Raymond Simon Editing crosswords is one of my most enjoyable tasks at Games World of Puzzles magazine. Although solvers rarely think of editors, we play a large role in this pastime. Margaret Farrar, who edited the New York Times puzzle from 1942 to 1968, is undoubtedly the most influential crossword editor. She codified standards that crossword…
Read MoreThe benefits of distraction
By Savanna Perry Distraction is often seen as a negative thing, but Lindsey Wray, managing editor for the Military Officers Association of America, sees the potential positive in distraction. She spoke about this in the “Editing in the Age of Distraction” session at ACES 2021 Online. “Distraction is not something you need to overcome, but…
Read MoreRefreshing to improve at refining
By David Phandara Keynote speaker Anissa Gray, senior editor at CNN, summed up the challenge of editing for news as an “exercise at feeding the beast”. The act of editing can spark joy, but when it becomes too much for the editor to handle, the spark sometimes begins to diminish. “At the heart of it all, you have…
Read MoreFact-checking, a conversation with Gerri Berendzen
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Read MoreHow to level up in video game journalism
By Elise Nelson So you love video games. You love writing and editing. Have you ever considered combining the three? Enter video game journalism. Video game journalism is more popular now than ever before. Ten years ago, the latest gaming news, reviews, and trends were primarily in the hands of niche websites like IGN and…
Read MoreBig stories of 2020 drive AP Stylebook changes, additions in past year
By Gerri Berendzen The AP Stylebook session at this year’s ACES conference may have seemed a bit different than in years past—and not just because the entire two-day conference was conducted virtually. And while the virtual nature of the conference would have hidden any audible gasps, there probably weren’t many anyway. Paula Froke, editor of…
Read MoreEmily Ayubi wins ACES 2021 Robinson Prize
By Jonathan Sims ACES: The Society for Editing has recognized Emily Ayubi, editorial director of APA Style, as the winner of this year’s Robinson Prize. In addition to international recognition, she receives $2,000 and a crystal trophy. The Robinson Prize, established in 2005, honors an “editor of the year” whose work exemplifies the values that…
Read MoreHear from Emily Ayubi, ACES 2021 Robinson Prize winner
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Read MoreThe long and the short of leads
By Elizabeth Cree Budding journalists learn that the opening paragraph of a news story, called the lead or lede, must contain the who, what, where, when, why, and how. That’s a lot of information. Often news writers cram it all into one sentence. In my journalism training, I was told to write at an eighth-grade…
Read MoreWriting and editing retail articles in 3 easy steps
By Renee Clark Working in retail for nearly sixteen years, I have seen many changes within the retail industry, from implementing new technology and building customer engagement to creating business strategies centered around company goals and employee growth. Every one of these strategies, and more, is essential to not only keeping businesses afloat but also…
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