Copy editing makes a good publication better. A copy editor can improve any document by eliminating errors, addressing grammar problems, and ensuring consistent style. This course is for people who ...

The year was 1997. ACES: The Society for Editing — formerly known as the American Copy Editors Society — was founded as a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in copy editing.

This happened a few months ago. I had completed my article on silent letters in English. It was ready for mailing and my mouse was perched on the “Send” button. Then I glanced at the hard copy of the ...