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May 1, 2014 Resources

How fast can you edit? Consensus is about six pages an hour

Multiple sources determine the average rate of copy editing ranges from four to eight pages/hour with approximately a six page/hour average.


April 28, 2014 Resources

AP state name switch is a good time to address clarity issues

AP changed from abbreviating most state names in favor of spelling them out in the name of clarity.


April 23, 2014 Resources

Slips and errata: A few famous typos for World Book and Copyright Day

ACES compiled a list of some of the most famous typos published. From the Bible to Kurt Vonnegut, these slips prove that no proof-reader is perfect.


March 25, 2014 Conferences

Updates to AP Stylebook include 'over,' hyphenation of Wal-Mart

Among other surprising changes, AP Stylebook editors announced that "over" is all right to use to indicate greater numerical value and Wal-Mart's hyphenation.


February 6, 2014 Resources

New handbook fills training gap in verifying user-generated content

ACES member and Education Fund president Merrill Perlman copy edited The Verification Handbook-- a free Web-based book with tips for crowd-sourcing information.


February 5, 2014 Resources

Kiss and edit: It's all about word choice this Valentine's Day

ACES offers Valentine's-themed word choices to help their writers avoid cliche and bland phrases.


November 1, 2013 Resources

Editing made easier: One search, two resources for AP Stylebook users

ACES members receive a discount on the new AP Stylebook individual online memberships.


October 20, 2013 Resources

12 style tips for Halloween

ACES created an editorial style sheet to familiarize editors with the correct usage for ghostly terms.


September 13, 2013 ACES News

#ACESchat: New day, same time

The #ACESchat time moves to the first and third Wednesdays of the month through the end of the year.


July 30, 2013 Resources

Editing: Serious business, but...

Chatters on #ACESchat share the lighter side of copy editing with grammar jokes, cartoons, and games.