Well, this is a wonderful birthday present: I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been elected to the Board of Directors for ACES: The Society for Editing. I look forward to supporting ACES and its members in this new role.

Congratulations to Khamaria Wolfe, the 2026 recipient of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. Khamaria will receive $9,000 toward her studies at Howard University in the fall.

It’s my birthday! So grateful for another year of pushing myself further than I ever thought possible. Here’s to 45! Photographer: Tilden Patterson

The Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship selection committee would like to congratulate our first winner, QuaNasia Bryant, on graduating from North Carolina A&T State University earlier this month.

Exactly two years ago, I publicly released the book that would change the trajectory of my editing career. “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide” is a resource that has been used by editors all over the world, and I’m so proud of its success and how it’s resonated. Available on Amazon.

So proud of my friend and colleague Nadia Geagea Pupa for winning the 2026 ACES Robinson Prize for her outstanding contributions to the editing profession. Nadia’s advocacy and community building are second to none, and this is a well-deserved honor: aceseditors.org/news/2026/na...

The #ACES2026 @acesediting.bsky.social Awards Banquet features keynote speaker Hollis R. Towns, COO of @deepsouthtoday.org: aceseditors.org/conference/a... #amediting #freelanceeditor #editorsky

Keynote Speaker 2026

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Special recognition for 21 years of service goes to Neil Holdway!!! Well deserved!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #aces2026

Glamann Award winner: Gerri Berendzen!!!!!!!!!!!! #aces2026

Winner of the Robinson Prize: NADIA GEAGEA PUPA!!!!! @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 #aces2026

Attention, NEHS seniors: There is one week left to apply for the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship ($9,000 awarded). Please see Ms. Vasquez for an application…good luck, everyone!

REMINDER: Applications for year 5 of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship are due on Tuesday, March 31. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors at North Edgecombe High School, and the award amount for this year is $9,000. Please see Ms. Vasquez for an application.

Stay tuned for this upcoming episode with the fabulous Barbara Gastel, author of the latest book on Medical Editing. As someone new to the world of medical editing, Barbara makes it feel within reach! Visit piquepublishing.com/podcast to catch up on past episodes!

February 24 is the day! I’m really looking forward to joining the Academic Editing Book Club to discuss my book, “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide.” You can register for the event at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Looking forward to what promises to be a fun conversation with @freshlookediting.ca and the Academic Editing Book Club.

Alicia Chantal@freshlookediting.ca · 8mo ago

I'm looking forward to chatting with @jamaaldpittman.bsky.social at the upcoming Academic Editing Book Club. It promises to be a fun, informative night! To register, visit: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Will we see you there? #Editors #Editing #AcademicEditing

Looking forward to joining EFA on February 16 to discuss my book, “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide.”

Editorial Freelancers Association@efafreelancers.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Join the #EFA as we celebrate Black History Month and kick off a year-long series this February 16 and 18 at 11:30am EST. Will we see you there? February 16: https://twp.ai/9PZqxo February 18: https://twp.ai/4iublk

Applications for the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship are now open for a fifth year…and with its highest award yet: $9,000! Applications close March 31. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at North Edgecombe High School. Please see Ms. Vasquez for an application.

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

Today is #GivingTuesday. If you’re looking for a place to make a donation, please consider the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Endowment. This scholarship has awarded $16,000 to graduating seniors at North Edgecombe High School. To make a donation, go to: WheelerScholarship.com

We recently caught up with the 2025 recipient of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship, Jocelyn Hernandez Jimenez, who is now a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill. Read the update about how Jocelyn’s college experience is going.

The Red Pencil Conference owes me nothing. I gave a well-received talk on some of the best practices from my book, The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide. It was wonderful catching up with old editor friends and getting to know new ones in Lynnwood as a presenter. #EdsGuild2025 #RedPencil2025

What organizations help make the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference the friendliest editing conference around? We're thrilled to have @karenyin.bsky.social's Conscious Style Guide as a sponsor of our virtual conference! Find out more and register today at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

For you copy editors out there: Early-bird registration for the Red Pencil Conference ends September 15 (I’m a presenter). Hope to see you there!

Northwest Editors Guild@edsguild.bsky.social · last yr.

One week remaining for Early Bird for the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference! We get it, you've got editing conference burnout right now, but as the friendliest editing conference around, we actively *want* you to save money on Red Pencil, 11/8 in Seattle & online. edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

Another fun L.A. edibuddies meetup where Karen received her replacement 2017 Robinson Prize crystal award (courtesy of ACES: The Society for Editing) since she lost hers in the fires. We had way too much fun finding many ridiculous typos on the menus! The restaurant needs a copyeditor! 🙄

Looking forward to participating in this professional development speaker series for teens.

If you think grammar is all about stiff rules, think again. Dave Nelsen (@thegrammargeek.bsky.social) is here to shake things up and challenge the norms—with a modern twist that even your grandma would approve of. Visit piquepublishing.com/podcast to catch up on past episodes!

Want to know more #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference presenters? @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social, @unrulyandrews.bsky.social, @jamaaldpittman.bsky.social, @laurapoole.bsky.social, and @baylitconsulting.bsky.social are just a handful here on Bluesky! edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 (🧵: 3/4)

I'm presenting at the 2025 Red Pencil Conference hosted by @edsguild.bsky.social on November 8, 2025. Held at the Lynnwood Event Center and online, there will be a full day of sessions, networking, and a keynote from Jane Friedman. Registration info here: www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-2...

44. This is definitely a special one. In many ways, I’m happier, more confident, and more at peace than I’ve ever been…both personally and professionally. Happy birthday to me.

Congrats to Jocelyn Hernandez Jimenez, who is the 2025 recipient of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. The award amount for this year is $6,000, which will be used to support Jocelyn’s studies at UNC-Chapel Hill.