Too often copy editors and reporters are viewed as adversaries rather than collaborators. The best copy editors work with reporters to improve their stories and ensure accuracy. Respect the writer's ...

Two editors recently shared some useful tips to help journalists detect and prevent mistakes. A selection of their advice is below, and be sure to read both articles. The first bit of accuracy advice ...

Once the unsung heroes of the newsroom, copy editors have been laid off in droves as media companies become leaner, meaner and riddled with typos. But amidst the collapse of the old journalism model ...

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.

As corporate consolidation continues apace at American newspapers, one common tactic among cost-conscious executives has been to outsource copy editing jobs to regional production hubs and cut local ...

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