Resources for Editing, AI, and Ethics
A general list of links to sources that may be helpful to editors, proofreaders, and writers. It is not exclusively AI-related, is by no means exhaustive, and is updated only occasionally. Inclusion on this page does not imply endorsement.
Editing, Proofing, and Writing
Technical, business, and research resources for editors, proofreaders, and authors
Dragonfly Editorial | Field Guides ​
Resources | The Editing Company​
Resources | Louise Hamby Proofreader
Copyeditors’ Knowledge Base | KOK Edit - Katharine O’Moore Klopf ​
Word Macros A to Z | Editorial Freelancer Association - Jennifer Yankopoulos
Generative AI Ethics and Training
Periodical news updates and thought leadership
AI for Editors | Course (Disclosure: I’m a guest lecturer for this course.)
ACES Academy | Course List (ACES - The Society for Editing)
EFA Education | Courses and Webinars (Editorial Freelancers Association
EFA Webinar Library (Editorial Freelancers Association)
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Poynter AI Resources for Journalists
Poynter ACES | Certificates in Editing (Poynter Institute in partnership with ACES)
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Level Up: AI for Journalists (Poynter Institute)
Newsletters and Blogs
Periodical news updates and thought leadership
One Useful Thing: Ethan Mollick explores AI with a practical, down-to-earth approach. He covers everything from new tools and updates to thought-provoking discussions on how AI is reshaping creative industries.
Editing With AI: Marcella Fecteau Weiner’s blog on integrating AI into the editorial workflow. Written in an easy, conversational style with tutorials, references, and practical advice.
The Algorithm | MIT Technology Review (newsletter): Weekly updates on generative AI for a mainstream audience.
AI Sidequest: Mignon Fogarty’s side project newsletter focusing on AI and its transformative effects on the writing and editing industries.
The AI Ethics Treasure Chest | TechBetter: Writings about the broader use and implications of generative AI.
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Books​​​: editing, writing, and business
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The Chicago Guide for Freelance Editors: How to Take Care of Your Business, Your Clients, and Yourself from Start-Up to Sustainability (Erin Brenner)
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Do I Make Myself Clear? A Practical Guide to Writing Well in the Modern Age (Harold Evans)
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“Shut Up!” He Explained: A Writer's Guide to the Uses and Misuses of Dialogue (William Noble)
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Novel Study: Decoding the Secrets and Structures of Contemporary Fiction (Kristen Tate)
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Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to Creating Imaginative Fiction (Jeff VanderMeer)
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The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers (Karen Yin)
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​Books: AI and ethics
Responsible AI: Implement an Ethical Approach in Your Organization (Olivia Gambelin)
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Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI (Ethan Mollick)
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AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference (Arvind Narayanan, Sayash Kapoor)
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Other: articles
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What is AI? Everyone thinks they know, but no one can agree. And that’s a problem. First section of article is free to read. (Will Douglas Heaven, MIT Technology Review, July 10, 2024)​​
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Sensitivity and Accessibility
Guidance for writing, editing, and designing
Conscious Language Resources | Rabbit with a Red Pen
How to write an image description | by Alex Chen | UX Collective
Accessibility and Inclusive Language Resources | Griffin Zimmerman
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and associations for editors, in no particular order
ACES: The Society for Editing (Disclosure: I am an ACES board member.)
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Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)
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Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)
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Professional Editors Network (PEN)
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