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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.
  • 01:00:00
  • 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.
  • 01:00:00
  • 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.
  • 01:00:00
  • 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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October 2022 - Expressing numerical quantities in text

  • Science is about measuring and counting, and even when data are presented as a table, the highlights are given in text. This webcast presents the nitty-gritty of handling numerical expressions and points out matters on which major style guides differ.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 10/20/2022 01:00 PM

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June 2022: Do as I Say, AND as I Do — Editing for Instructional Video Narratives

  • Learn the secrets to editing scripted narratives for instructional video content. With more than 10 years’ experience, Andrea Gaboriault shares her process and procedures for how to edit scripted narratives for instructional video.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 06/16/2022 04:00 PM

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May 2022 - Write to be Understood: Science of Reading Supports Use of Plain Language Guidelines

  • Writing guidelines and style are of great value to editors, but have they kept up with scientific research on the reading process, cognitive load, and readability? Stephens will review and update those for us.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 05/19/2022 01:00 PM
Live WebcastCopyediting WebcastEditing ProcessDigital EditingGrammarFreelancer

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April 2022 - It depends!: How editors work with singular 'they'

  • As singular “they” is increasingly accepted, style guides are updating guidance about its use. Join Allison Durazzi, Ph.D. candidate, to learn more about a research study' aims and preliminary findings about our colleagues’ perceptions of singular “they”.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 04/21/2022 12:00 PM
Live WebcastInclusionSensitivity EditingDiversityGrammarFreelancer

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March 2022 - Working with Self-Publishing Authors

  • In this webcast, we’ll talk about: • working with self-publishing authors compared to working with traditionally published authors • fostering positive working relationships to keep clients coming back • starting and growing your client list
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 03/17/2022 01:00 PM
Live WebcastEditing ProcessBusiness of Editing

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February 2022 - From Layout to Line Editing: The Ins and Outs of Magazine Editing

  • This session is for anyone who has a love for and fascination with magazines and has thought about pursuing editing work for magazines.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 02/17/2022 01:00 PM
WebcastEditing ProcessDigital EditingMagazine

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January 2022 - Anti-hustle Marketing and Business Development for Freelancers

  • In this one-hour webcast, Letitia Henville, Ph.D., will share her three-part anti-hustle strategy to multiply your freelance income by drawing on the spirit of generosity and giving with no expectation of return.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 01/28/2022 01:00 PM
WebcastBusiness of EditingFreelancerMarketing

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November 2021 – Let’s talk about tech: How to expand your editing skills for a career in tech

  • Most of us editors are trained & used to editing for clarity, flow, etc. BUT if you have (or want) a gig as an editor in B2B/SaaS/tech, you will do a much better editorial job if you also start thinking as a marketer or strategist.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 11/18/2021 01:00 PM
Live WebcastDigital EditingContent MarketingEditing in Tech

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October 2021 – How to edit a graphic novel

  • Are you interested in editing graphic novels but aren't sure you know how to go about it? Are you confident about editing the "novel" aspect of a book but concerned about the "graphic" part? Join us to learn more about this field.
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 10/21/2021 01:00 PM
WebinarsAdvanced Skills

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September PerfectIt Series: Enforcing preferences and checking house style in PerfectIt (advanced)

  • Spending hours checking that every detail conforms to a style manual is time-consuming, and it can distract you from the most important work of substantive editing. There is an easier way!
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 09/23/2021 01:00 PM
WebcastDigital EditingCore Skills

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September PerfectIt Series: Checking consistency in PerfectIt (beginners)

  • No one became an editor because they like checking for consistency of hyphenation and capitalization. Thankfully, there's a faster way to do it!
  • 01:00:00
  • Registration closed at 09/16/2021 01:00 PM
WebcastDigital EditingCore Skills

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August 2021 – Are you ready to get off the beaten editing path?

  • Are you an experienced editor who is ready to boldly brave a new world? Or are you just starting your adventures in editing and you're looking for a good fit for your skills? Join us, and we’ll take a look at a few unique and emerging editing paths.
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WebcastBusiness of EditingCore SkillsEditing Journey

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