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October 27, 2020 Resources

Have edit, will travel: Hardware for the mobile office

​Whether you dream of living life on the road or just need a change of scenery, you can make your mobile office almost as good as the permanent one you created.


October 26, 2020 Resources

Copyediting graphic novels

Understanding the creative process and asking the right questions are key when working on these books.


October 20, 2020 Resources

AP Stylebook updates technology terms

The Associated Press in late May released the 55th edition of the AP Stylebook, including some 100 new or updated terms related to technology.


October 19, 2020 Resources

#ACESChat: Diversity and inclusion in editing

In June, the ACES Twitter chat featured Steve Bien-Aimé, an assistant professor at Northern Kentucky University who researches race and gender issues in media.


October 8, 2020 Resources

On being homey and homely

Homely and homey differentiated only in American English. In British English, homely and homey are still synonymous.


October 6, 2020 Resources

Quills and queries

Follow the editor-as-helper tenet when writing queries.


October 5, 2020 Resources

Hey, Boomer! Still snagging gigs?

A look at ageism and freelance editing.


October 1, 2020 Resources

Introducing inclusive language

Editing proactively for inclusive language is a meaningful way we can expand the worldviews of writers and readers.


September 28, 2020 Resources

Understanding image rights

As protectors of intellectual property, editors know it is important to secure permission before using an image.


September 22, 2020 Resources

How many kinds of salt do you have in your kitchen?

Recipe editing in a changing culinary world.