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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 General
GAI Ethics
Newsletters
Books on editing
Books AI ethics
Other articles
Sensitivity Accessibility
Professional orgs
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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Using GenAI as Your Writing Assistant: The Business Writer’s Guide. (Erin Brenner, RightTouchediting.com, January 23, 2025)

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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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Editors Canada

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Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)

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Professional Editors Network (PEN)

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LGBTQ+ Editors Association

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Black Editors & Proofreaders

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