Schedule at a Glance

The Schedule at a Glance is subject to change at any time until the conference programming is finalized. Check back for updated schedules as they are available.

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Thursday, April 22

9 - 10:30 a.m. EDT
President's Welcome/Visit with Exhibitors

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. EDT

• How to Ensure Accessible Websites, Social Media and Inclusive Photos | Lauren Appelbaum and Eric Ascher
• Editing in the Age of Distraction | Lindsey Wray
• How to Create a House Style Guide: 5 Easy Steps | Samantha Enslen

11:30 a.m. - Noon EDT
Break

Noon - 12:45 p.m. EDT
Keynote Speaker: Alaina Lavoie

1 - 2 p.m. EDT

• What's That Noise in Your Head? | Merrill Perlman
• One Command to Rule Them All: Introduction to Word Macros | Rhonda Bracey
• Much Ado About Point of View | Christina M. Frey, J.D.

2 - 2:30 p.m. EDT
Break

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EDT

• Taming the Inner Perfectionist: Turning a Potential Enemy into an Ally | Suzy Bills
• Tense Without Tension: Choosing the Best Verb | Lisa McLendon
• Copy Editing for the Next Generation: What Do Tomorrow’s Writers Need to Know Today? | Laura E. Davis, Ruby Yuan, Mimi Geller, and Eileen Chen

3:30 - 4 p.m. EDT
Break

4 - 5 p.m. EDT

• Editor Websites: From Blah to Boss | Nate Hoffelder
• "The" Dictionary Doesn't Exist (But Dictionaries Sure Do!) | Emily Brewster and Peter Sokolowski
• Google Docs: What Editors Need to Know | Karin Horler and Mike Pope

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Friday, April 23

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. EDT

• Editing for UX in Digital Content | Vilja Johnson and Aaron Gates
• Sometimes I Feel Like a Fraud: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome | Christina M. Frey, J.D., Erin Servais, and Kristine Hunt
• Prepping the Interview and Writing & Editing a Compelling Narrative Profile | Emily Primeaux

11:30 a.m. - Noon EDT
Break

Noon - 12:45 p.m. EDT
Keynote Speaker: Anissa Gray

1 - 2 p.m. EDT

• Fact Checking Beyond the News | Gerri Berendzen
• How to Ensure A Welcoming Lexicon and Inclusive Storytelling | Lauren Appelbaum and Tatiana Lee
• Content: What's Hot, What's Not and How to Edit for Both | Teresa Schmedding

2 - 2:30 p.m. EDT
Break

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. EDT

• Grammar Saves Lives | Jennifer Rowe
• Editing With Style: Updated Resources for Seventh Edition APA Style | Timothy L. McAdoo, Hayley S. Kamin, and Jason M. Wells

3:30 - 4 p.m. EDT
Break

4 - 5 p.m. EDT

• Inclusive Language | Talysa Sainz
• The Winning Numbers | Neil Holdway
• What’s New in AP Stylebook Online? | Paula Froke and Colleen Newvine