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We are the nation’s leading organization of editing professionals, educators, and students. Follow us for #editing news, events, & training. https://linktr.ee/aceseditors
There are two weeks left to submit nominations for the Robinson Prize. 

This award recognizes editors who contribute to their teams and communities through leadership, mentoring, and strong editorial judgment. 

Submit a nomination! 
https://aceseditors.org/awards/robinson-prize
January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
When Canadian editors noticed British spellings appearing in federal budget documents, they did more than note a shift in style. They wrote an open letter to the prime minister.

Read the full story: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/world/canada/carney-british-spelling.html
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Looking for your next editing opportunity? Or hoping to find the right person to bring clarity, consistency, and care to your content? The ACES Job Board connects editors and employers in one simple, free space for the community.

https://aceseditors.org/job-board
January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Some pairs just make sense. Like editors and strong opinions about punctuation. 😉
January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Many editors guide colleagues, share knowledge, and encourage thoughtful collaboration. The Robinson Prize celebrates them. 

If someone comes to mind, take a moment to learn how the nomination process works and consider submitting their name.

https://aceseditors.org/awards/robinson-prize
January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Balancing clarity and voice… Every editor knows the struggle.
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Editing and instructional design (ID) share the same foundation: clarity, accessibility, and audience awareness. That’s why working together makes online learning stronger.

Worked with an ID before? Tell us how it went.
January 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Have an editing topic you love talking about? Share your expertise with the community by proposing an ACES Academy webcast. 

Learn more: https://aceseditors.org/training/the-aces-academy/want-to-propose-a-webcast
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Nominations for the Robinson Prize are now open! 

Each year, ACES honors an editor whose work supports our profession through strong editing, mentoring, and community building. 

Nominations close January 31.

Submit a nomination: https://aceseditors.org/awards/robinson-prize
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
We hope 2026 brings you projects that spark your curiosity, collaborators who value your expertise, and opportunities that help you grow in your craft.

Happy New Year from ACES. Here’s to another year of strengthening the written word and supporting the editors who make it shine.
December 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Looking for an editor for your next project? Or ready to put your own skills in front of the people who need them?

As an ACES member, you can join the Editors for Hire directory and showcase your services to clients who are actively hiring.

https://aceseditors.org/resources/for-hire
December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy holidays to everyone who spent this year untangling sentences, adjusting commas, clarifying meaning, and gently whispering into the void, “Maybe we cut this part?”

Cheers to editors everywhere. You make the words work
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The ACES 2026: Atlanta speaker lineup is set! You’ll see returning favorites you know and trust, alongside first-time speakers bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas to the editing conversation.

Join us in Atlanta: https://aceseditors.org/conference/aces-2026-atlanta
December 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Holiday shopping mode: on 🎁

If you spot something that would make an editor smile, consider picking up an extra for the ACES Education Fund Silent Auction.

Learn more about the auction: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqx1nX0jaCIVhZQBhC_w_CjmiyOEuhxGBeta7c7zprBU7onA/viewform?pli=1
December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you’ve edited AI-generated text lately, you’ve probably noticed the sudden flood of em dashes. With AI leaning on it so heavily, we’re curious how you decide when an em dash earns its place. When does it help, and when does it feel like filler?
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Early-bird registration for ACES 2026: Atlanta closes today. 

Register now and save! 
https://aceseditors.org/conference/aces-2026-atlanta
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
What does job satisfaction look like for today’s copy editors, proofreaders, and fact-checkers? 

Read the full article: https://aceseditors.org/news/2025/copy-editors-love-the-work-feel-undervalued
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Have a book related to editing that you want to share with fellow editors? Whether it’s a resource you rely on every day or a book you authored yourself, we’d love to feature it in the ACES Book Corner.

Explore the Book Corner: https://aceseditors.org/books
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Everything, something, anything, nothing: each has its place, and mixing them up changes everything (see what we did there?). 😉
December 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Repetitive editing tasks can drain hours from your day, especially when you’re juggling multiple projects. Join Maia Rigas for Poynter ACES: Discover Macros for Word.

Enroll now: https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/poynter-aces-discover-macros-for-word/
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Wishing all editors a truly change-free weekend!
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Early-bird registration for ACES 2026: Atlanta is officially open, and this is your chance to plan ahead and save up to 25% on your conference pass. ✨

Register here: https://aceseditors.org/conference/aces-2026-atlanta
December 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
House style has always been the editor’s anchor. Long before digital content workflows, newspapers relied on their own in-house rules to keep teams consistent . As publishing evolved, so did house style, from typeset instructions and newsroom traditions to today’s organization-wide playbooks.
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Once reserved for texts and group chats, emojis now appear in emails, headlines, brand messaging, and even internal reports. Some say emojis add tone and reduce ambiguity. Others argue they distract from the message or diminish credibility. What’s your approach?
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Big news from the ACES community! 🎉

Our Executive Director Gigi Sutton has been named to Association Forum’s Forty Under 40, a recognition that highlights rising leaders who are transforming the future of associations and the nonprofit sector.
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM