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November 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
💻 If you missed #ACESVCON25 in Sept., now is an opportunity to purchase and watch 4 thoughtfully curated recording bundles with three courses each through 12/19. Includes fact-checking, strengthening skills, life & editing, and freelance. Boost your skills before the deadline! tinyurl.com/mv6zxp7a
#Editing and #writing with #AI is not necessarily faster.
A 2025 study found that participants writing and editing with AI wrote an average of 78 prompts to complete a single piece of writing. Among the total prompts, 48% were reprompts. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #VCON25 #ACESVCon25
A 2025 study found that participants writing and editing with AI wrote an average of 78 prompts to complete a single piece of writing. Among the total prompts, 48% were reprompts. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #VCON25 #ACESVCon25
Trapped in the Prompt Loop: Reprompt Behavior in Writing with ChatGPT
Natural language-based AI services like ChatGPT are gaining attention in writing. However, while utilizing LLMs, many users do not receive desired answers in one attempt and resort to multiple repr...
www.tandfonline.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
#Editing and #writing with #AI is not necessarily faster.
A 2025 study found that participants writing and editing with AI wrote an average of 78 prompts to complete a single piece of writing. Among the total prompts, 48% were reprompts. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #VCON25 #ACESVCon25
A 2025 study found that participants writing and editing with AI wrote an average of 78 prompts to complete a single piece of writing. Among the total prompts, 48% were reprompts. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #VCON25 #ACESVCon25
How to balance rigor and the time it takes to #factcheck:
Do the level of #research you can do in the time allowed considering the rest of your project. Sometimes, the best answer is to take it out if you can't verify it or query the author and ask them to research it further.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
Do the level of #research you can do in the time allowed considering the rest of your project. Sometimes, the best answer is to take it out if you can't verify it or query the author and ask them to research it further.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
September 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
How to balance rigor and the time it takes to #factcheck:
Do the level of #research you can do in the time allowed considering the rest of your project. Sometimes, the best answer is to take it out if you can't verify it or query the author and ask them to research it further.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
Do the level of #research you can do in the time allowed considering the rest of your project. Sometimes, the best answer is to take it out if you can't verify it or query the author and ask them to research it further.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
Start with an editing baseline. What are the essential edits that must be addressed?
Add client-specific essential edits. What does the client care about?
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
Add client-specific essential edits. What does the client care about?
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Start with an editing baseline. What are the essential edits that must be addressed?
Add client-specific essential edits. What does the client care about?
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
Add client-specific essential edits. What does the client care about?
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25
"Persian Gulf": The most used name internationally. But you can use "Arabian Gulf" if it's relevant.
#ACESVCON25
#ACESVCON25
September 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"Persian Gulf": The most used name internationally. But you can use "Arabian Gulf" if it's relevant.
#ACESVCON25
#ACESVCON25
This is the time breakdown of how much time an editor should be spending on each part of this project's triage checklist
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor
September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This is the time breakdown of how much time an editor should be spending on each part of this project's triage checklist
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #copyeditor
How do you edit passages that are upsetting?
@tanyagold.bsky.social ask the author to flag scenes that are upsetting ahead of time so they're ready.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #fictioneditor #bookeditor
@tanyagold.bsky.social ask the author to flag scenes that are upsetting ahead of time so they're ready.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #fictioneditor #bookeditor
September 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
How do you edit passages that are upsetting?
@tanyagold.bsky.social ask the author to flag scenes that are upsetting ahead of time so they're ready.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #fictioneditor #bookeditor
@tanyagold.bsky.social ask the author to flag scenes that are upsetting ahead of time so they're ready.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #fictioneditor #bookeditor
@racheloestreich.bsky.social A lesson #writers can pull from #poetry: Play w/ visual elements on the page to scale up or down the tension. When you remove the familiarity of how to read a book, you unnerve the reader.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #bookeditor #fiction
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #bookeditor #fiction
September 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@racheloestreich.bsky.social A lesson #writers can pull from #poetry: Play w/ visual elements on the page to scale up or down the tension. When you remove the familiarity of how to read a book, you unnerve the reader.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #bookeditor #fiction
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #bookediting #fictionediting #bookeditor #fiction
Register for #ACESVCon25!
It's a fantastic virtual conference for editors, and you'll learn a lot! The lineup looks great. 👀And you get access to all the session recordings for 90 days (that's into Christmas break!)
#vcon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #amediting #freelanceeditor #publishing #editor
It's a fantastic virtual conference for editors, and you'll learn a lot! The lineup looks great. 👀And you get access to all the session recordings for 90 days (that's into Christmas break!)
#vcon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #amediting #freelanceeditor #publishing #editor
Attention, attention! The #VCON25 registration date has been extended to Sept. 8. So there's still time to use your discounts — looking at you, SND, JAWS, EFA, NWEG, and EC — and register for the only 90-day conference around. tinyurl.com/3m5b7ktt #editing #conference
August 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Register for #ACESVCon25!
It's a fantastic virtual conference for editors, and you'll learn a lot! The lineup looks great. 👀And you get access to all the session recordings for 90 days (that's into Christmas break!)
#vcon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #amediting #freelanceeditor #publishing #editor
It's a fantastic virtual conference for editors, and you'll learn a lot! The lineup looks great. 👀And you get access to all the session recordings for 90 days (that's into Christmas break!)
#vcon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #amediting #freelanceeditor #publishing #editor
Anna Jo deeply, deeply cares about style. The editor of the style guide is a f/t job. Everyone else on the team has another f/t job at AP.
#ACESVCon25
#ACESVCon25
September 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Anna Jo deeply, deeply cares about style. The editor of the style guide is a f/t job. Everyone else on the team has another f/t job at AP.
#ACESVCon25
#ACESVCon25
Ooooh great question: Is there data you used to track that wasn't worth tracking?
@ebrenner.bsky.social's answer: She used to track a lot more social media data but doesn't track as much of it anymore—it's more of a vanity metric.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyeditor
@ebrenner.bsky.social's answer: She used to track a lot more social media data but doesn't track as much of it anymore—it's more of a vanity metric.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyeditor
September 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Ooooh great question: Is there data you used to track that wasn't worth tracking?
@ebrenner.bsky.social's answer: She used to track a lot more social media data but doesn't track as much of it anymore—it's more of a vanity metric.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyeditor
@ebrenner.bsky.social's answer: She used to track a lot more social media data but doesn't track as much of it anymore—it's more of a vanity metric.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyeditor
Resources! Know legislation and court precedents about #bannedbooks:
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's State Legislation Toolkit: www.ala.org/advocacy/sta...
First Amendment Cases: www.ala.org/advocacy/int...
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #bookbans #booksky
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's State Legislation Toolkit: www.ala.org/advocacy/sta...
First Amendment Cases: www.ala.org/advocacy/int...
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #bookbans #booksky
September 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Resources! Know legislation and court precedents about #bannedbooks:
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's State Legislation Toolkit: www.ala.org/advocacy/sta...
First Amendment Cases: www.ala.org/advocacy/int...
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #bookbans #booksky
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's State Legislation Toolkit: www.ala.org/advocacy/sta...
First Amendment Cases: www.ala.org/advocacy/int...
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 @acesediting.bsky.social #bookbans #booksky
Emphasize that triage times are *estimates* and further prioritization could be required.
If you get into the project and it requires more time, talk about descoping what you're editing or raising the rates because you'll need to spend more time on it.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
If you get into the project and it requires more time, talk about descoping what you're editing or raising the rates because you'll need to spend more time on it.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
September 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Emphasize that triage times are *estimates* and further prioritization could be required.
If you get into the project and it requires more time, talk about descoping what you're editing or raising the rates because you'll need to spend more time on it.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
If you get into the project and it requires more time, talk about descoping what you're editing or raising the rates because you'll need to spend more time on it.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
The full schedule for #ACESVCon25 is up! 👀 Find out more about @acesediting.bsky.social's virtual conference here:
aceseditors.org/conference/v... #vcon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #editing #publishing
aceseditors.org/conference/v... #vcon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #editing #publishing
September 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The full schedule for #ACESVCon25 is up! 👀 Find out more about @acesediting.bsky.social's virtual conference here:
aceseditors.org/conference/v... #vcon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #editing #publishing
aceseditors.org/conference/v... #vcon25 #amediting #freelanceeditor #editing #publishing
Last session of #ACESVCon25: Closing remarks and the Pun Slam finals! Also, the BIG REVEAL of the location of #ACES2027, in celebration of @acesediting.bsky.social's 30th anniversary! 👀
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25
September 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Last session of #ACESVCon25: Closing remarks and the Pun Slam finals! Also, the BIG REVEAL of the location of #ACES2027, in celebration of @acesediting.bsky.social's 30th anniversary! 👀
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25
First breakout session of #ACESVCon25: From Gut Feelings to Profit Growth: The Data Every Editor Needs to Track by @ebrenner.bsky.social!
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25 #freelanceeditor #edibuddies #copyeditor #freelance
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25 #freelanceeditor #edibuddies #copyeditor #freelance
September 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
First breakout session of #ACESVCon25: From Gut Feelings to Profit Growth: The Data Every Editor Needs to Track by @ebrenner.bsky.social!
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25 #freelanceeditor #edibuddies #copyeditor #freelance
#amediting #freelanceediting #VCon25 #freelanceeditor #edibuddies #copyeditor #freelance
Another search operator: *
Asterisk acts as a wildcard and will match any word or phrase. Example: adam * johanson
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
Asterisk acts as a wildcard and will match any word or phrase. Example: adam * johanson
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
September 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Another search operator: *
Asterisk acts as a wildcard and will match any word or phrase. Example: adam * johanson
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
Asterisk acts as a wildcard and will match any word or phrase. Example: adam * johanson
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
Use #AI as a jumping-off point or an aide, but it should not be your only source. (Nothing on the web should be your only source!)
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
September 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Use #AI as a jumping-off point or an aide, but it should not be your only source. (Nothing on the web should be your only source!)
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting #factchecking
BEWARE: #AI may not always give you credible information when #factchecking.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #copyediting #amediting
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #copyediting #amediting
September 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
BEWARE: #AI may not always give you credible information when #factchecking.
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #copyediting #amediting
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #copyediting #amediting
Just registered for the @acesediting.bsky.social
virtual conference in September! (I usually don't, then wish I had ...) #ACESVCON25 #freelancelife
virtual conference in September! (I usually don't, then wish I had ...) #ACESVCON25 #freelancelife
July 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Just registered for the @acesediting.bsky.social
virtual conference in September! (I usually don't, then wish I had ...) #ACESVCON25 #freelancelife
virtual conference in September! (I usually don't, then wish I had ...) #ACESVCON25 #freelancelife
It’s editing conference season 🎉
The app for #ACESVCon25 has gone live, so #edibuddies are excitedly checking the schedule, starting chats and answering ice-breaker questions.
Hurrah!
@acesediting.bsky.social
The app for #ACESVCon25 has gone live, so #edibuddies are excitedly checking the schedule, starting chats and answering ice-breaker questions.
Hurrah!
@acesediting.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s editing conference season 🎉
The app for #ACESVCon25 has gone live, so #edibuddies are excitedly checking the schedule, starting chats and answering ice-breaker questions.
Hurrah!
@acesediting.bsky.social
The app for #ACESVCon25 has gone live, so #edibuddies are excitedly checking the schedule, starting chats and answering ice-breaker questions.
Hurrah!
@acesediting.bsky.social
One of her goals is to review the topical guides before the next print edition publishes (spring 2026). She wants to ensure they continue to have the latest guidance for users.
#ACESVCON25
#ACESVCON25
September 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
One of her goals is to review the topical guides before the next print edition publishes (spring 2026). She wants to ensure they continue to have the latest guidance for users.
#ACESVCON25
#ACESVCON25
Some of the things Anna Jo does:
Answer staff questions
Answer user questions submitted through the website
Weigh in on queries for the Standards Committee
#ACESVCON25
Answer staff questions
Answer user questions submitted through the website
Weigh in on queries for the Standards Committee
#ACESVCON25
September 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Some of the things Anna Jo does:
Answer staff questions
Answer user questions submitted through the website
Weigh in on queries for the Standards Committee
#ACESVCON25
Answer staff questions
Answer user questions submitted through the website
Weigh in on queries for the Standards Committee
#ACESVCON25
#Accessibility stuff that's under the editor's direct control:
• Headings
• Alt Text
• Links
• Captions
• Tables
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
• Headings
• Alt Text
• Links
• Captions
• Tables
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
September 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#Accessibility stuff that's under the editor's direct control:
• Headings
• Alt Text
• Links
• Captions
• Tables
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
• Headings
• Alt Text
• Links
• Captions
• Tables
#VCON25 #ACESVCon25 #amediting #copyediting
So interesting listening to Anna Jo Bratton of @apnews.com style on keeping up with language evolution and the complex discussions around potential changes – keeping in mind not just what's going on in the US, but also how other countries are affected (as with eg place names).
#ACESVCon25
#ACESVCon25
September 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
So interesting listening to Anna Jo Bratton of @apnews.com style on keeping up with language evolution and the complex discussions around potential changes – keeping in mind not just what's going on in the US, but also how other countries are affected (as with eg place names).
#ACESVCon25
#ACESVCon25