Member Hub
Membership benefits
Your ACES membership gives you access to training, professional resources, work opportunities, conference savings, and a community built for editors by editors.
Everything included with your membership
ACES membership supports your work at every stage of your career with practical benefits you can use right away.
From professional development and industry discounts to networking opportunities and volunteer leadership, your membership is designed to help you build skills, grow your career, and stay connected to the editing profession.
You'll find all of these benefits and opportunities in the Info Hub, your online home for ACES membership. It's where you can access resources, manage your account, stay up to date on upcoming events, and discover new ways to engage with the community.
Training and professional development
Keep learning with free webcasts, discounted training, and specialized editing programs. Members receive:
Free access
to all ACES Academy webcasts, including the full on-demand catalog.
Discounted rates
for in-person training opportunities.
Significant savings
on the Poynter ACES Certificates in Editing.
$15
discount
on Poynter ACES: Discover Macros for Word.
10%
discount
on the University of Chicago Editing Certificate.
25%
discount
on select online courses from Hilary Cadman, including Word, PerfectIt, and EndNote training.
Style guides and reference resources
Get discounts on the style guides and reference materials editors use every day.
AP Stylebook
Members receive a 20% discount on:
- AP Stylebook Online
- AP StyleGuard Pro
- AP Stylebook Workshop registration
Subscribers also receive ongoing style updates, access to Ask the Editor, custom entries, and other online features.
Merriam-Webster
Members receive a 15% discount through the Merriam-Webster Shop.
American Psychological Association
Members receive a 25% discount on:
- Publication Manual (paperback)
- Publication Manual (spiral-bound)
- Publication Manual (hardcover)
- Concise Guide to APA Style
The Chicago Manual of Style
Members receive a 20% discount on print and online subscriptions.
Online subscribers can:
- Add notes, bookmarks, and style sheets.
- Participate in the Users Forum.
- Access multiple editions online.
Editing tools and software
Save on tools that help you edit faster, improve consistency, and streamline your workflow.
PerfectIt helps editors improve consistency, enforce style guides, and reduce errors directly within Microsoft Word.
Members receive a 30% discount on a single-user license.
Draftsmith is an AI-powered writing refinement tool built for professional editors and writers.
Members receive a 20% discount.
Paymo combines project management, time tracking, scheduling, and billing in a single platform.
Members new to Paymo receive a 25% discount on monthly plans.
Editorium's Editor's ToolKit Plus helps automate repetitive editing tasks within Microsoft Word.
Members receive a $20 discount.
Work opportunities
Membership can help you find clients, projects, and professional opportunities.
Editors for Hire directory
Members looking for editing work can add their profiles to the ACES Editors for Hire directory, making it easier for clients and employers to find them.
Job Board
Editors seeking work can add their profiles to the ACES Editors for Hire directory, making it easier for clients and employers to find them.
Conferences and events
Members receive discounted registration rates for ACES events and select partner events.
Member pricing is available for:
- ACES national conferences
- ACES virtual conferences
- Select partner events, including Editors Canada
These events offer practical education, networking opportunities, and connections with editors across industries and specialties.
Publications and member resources
Stay informed and connected with exclusive content and resources.
Members receive:
- Free access to current and back issues of Tracking Changes, ACES’ quarterly journal.
- Free access to the full ACES Blog archive.
- Access to member resources, continuing education information, event details, and account tools through the Info Hub.
Volunteer and lead
ACES is powered by volunteers, and membership gives you opportunities to contribute to the profession and the organization.
Members can:
- Serve on committees.
- Volunteer at conferences and events.
- Judge the ACES Headline Contest.
- Participate in the Meet a
- Member program.
- Run for the ACES Board of Directors.
- Serve in leadership positions.
- Vote in annual Board elections.
Access your member benefits
The Info Hub is your central location for member resources, discounts, account information, and more.
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