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March 30, 2021 Resources

Accurate and inclusive holiday language: Spring holidays

This article aims to describe a selection of spring holidays including how they are celebrated, how to describe them, & how to greet someone who is celebrating.


March 25, 2021 Resources

#ACESchat: Editor health and self-care

The ACES Twitter chat recently invited Tanya Gold and Heather Saunders to discuss ways to remain healthy (mentally and physically) to be at their editing best.


March 23, 2021 Resources

What type of pricing structure should freelance editors use?

What pricing structure should you use? Hourly seems logical, but some editors you know insist that the project rate is the only way to go.


March 16, 2021 Resources

Ableism in writing and everyday language

Language is only one way in which ableism manifests in society, but the language we use can transform conversations, perceptions, and biases.


March 11, 2021 Resources

Editing for association magazines

Producing high-quality materials with a small staff and budget limitations requires some creative solutions.


March 9, 2021 Resources

Nonfiction editing: Little things

Little errors, problems, or inconsistencies can drag a manuscript down, while little editing tips or procedures can make it shine and make clients happy.


March 4, 2021 Resources

From trial attorney to editor

These two occupations have more in common than you might think.


March 2, 2021 Resources

Three Microsoft Word essentials that will change your life

There’s no getting around the fact that Microsoft Word is the defacto standard for word processing in editorial and publishing processes.


February 25, 2021 Resources

Editors beware: You’re being targeted

Cons, fraud, blackmail—there’s a scam for each of us now.


February 23, 2021 Resources

Mindfulness—the new addition to the editor’s toolkit

Feeling stressed or unproductive? Make mindfulness part of your editing toolkit.