ACES Membership
Join a community of working editors
ACES brings together editors across industries to share knowledge, find work opportunities, and access the tools and training they use in their day-to-day work.
Who ACES membership is for
ACES is built for people who work with editing in different ways.
- Editors across publishing, corporate, academic, government, nonprofit, and technical environments
- In-house editors who want to stay connected to the field
- Freelance editors looking for clients and steady work
- Students, career-changers, and anyone developing editing skills
- Anyone who does editing work, regardless of their official title
What’s included
Ongoing training
Monthly webcasts led by working editors, plus full access to the on-demand library. Members also receive discounted rates on workshops and professional certificates.
Work opportunities
Access to the Editors for Hire directory, where clients can contact you directly, and the ACES Job Board to find new roles and projects.
Tools and professional resources
Member discounts on style guides (AP, Chicago, APA), Merriam-Webster, and editing tools like PerfectIt, AP StyleGuard, Draftsmith, and Editorium.
Events and community
Exclusive member pricing for in-person and virtual conferences, plus opportunities to join committees, volunteer, and take part in the organization.
Why editors join ACES
Membership supports your work and your growth.
Connect with editors across industries and specialties
Access opportunities beyond your immediate network
Stay current on tools, standards, and evolving workflows
Save on training, conferences, and professional resources
Be part of a community where editing comes first
Types of ACES memberships
Keep learning with free webcasts, discounted training, and specialized editing programs. Members receive:
Full membership — $100/year
Our most common membership type and what makes up most of our membership.
Editors working in academia, book publishing, corporations, education, freelance, government, marketing, publications, nonprofits, and retirees from these categories. These members are entitled to vote in elections and run for society executive positions.
Student membership — $50/year
Full- or part-time students enrolled at accredited colleges and universities who are pursuing a course of study leading to an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree.
Persons enrolled only in classes for added professional certification, including courses offered through ACES, are not eligible for student status. Non-renewing.
Associate membership — $100/year
Those interested in editing but who have no professional background in the craft. Writers are also welcome.
Corporate membership
For teams of three or more within the same organization.
Ready to join?
Become part of a community that supports your work, strengthens your skills, and connects you with editors across the field.