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March 2023 - ChatGPT: the threat, the promise, and its effects on the editing industry

  • Everyone's talking about ChatGPT and other large language models. Let's all take a deep breath and spend some time discussing what we know today about these networks -- and how they may affect (and enhance) our work.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 03/15/2023 04:00 PM
Virtual WebcastDigital EditingWords & Language

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January 2023 - Tips For Editing Genres That Include Violence, Suicide and Mental Illness

  • Mental illness figures strongly with some plots and the motives and behavior of violent characters are often misunderstood. Learn tips on how to edit in these instances with an eye on realistic characteristics and respect for the mental illness community.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 01/18/2023 12:00 PM

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February 2023 - Writing, Editing, and Communicating in Architecture

  • The session aims at how writing and articulation can affect the discourse around architectural design and positively impact and influence it.
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  • Registration closed at 02/15/2023 04:00 PM

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December 2022: More about Singular They: Editors’ Use of Comprehensive Style Guides to Make Decisions about This Shifting Pronoun

  • Earlier, we described the results of our survey of 80 editors about their perceptions of singular they. We dig deeper into perceptions of singular they and, in the process, elucidate style guides’ varying advice about this pronoun in flux.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 12/14/2022 05:00 PM

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November 2022 - Editors Can Be Educators: Using PerfectIt to Lift the Quality of Writing at Your Organization

  • Learn effective ways to raise the standard of writing across your organization including technical terms, style consistency and conscious and sensitive language.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 11/16/2022 04:00 PM

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July 2022 - Proofreading 101

  • A proofreader often serves as the final eyes on content before publication. This session presents the essentials of proofreading: we’ll the basics about the markup process, defining the scope of a project, tips to improve your proofreading skills and more.
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  • Registration closed at 07/21/2022 03:00 PM

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August 2022 - How to work as an editor — when your manager isn't one

  • When your boss isn't an editor, it can lead to some serious disconnects. We know that missing commas can lead to multimillion-dollar legal settlements ... so why doesn't your manager get it? Join Alysha to learn how to navigate this path successfully.
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  • Registration closed at 08/18/2022 01:00 PM

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September 2022 - Pivot: Writing Your Next Job Description

  • Has the pandemic left you in a career rut? Learn how you can pivot your career into a new field using the editing skills you already have. ACES member Kelly Lauturner will share her story and tips to change fields within the editing industry.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 09/15/2022 12:44 PM
Live WebcastEditing Journey

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