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.

Announcement from Multiplatform Editing Chief Courtney Rukan, Deputy Multiplatform Editing Chief Brian Cleveland and News Service Managing Editor Effie Dawson: We are thrilled to announce that Allison ...

A career in journalism was never on my radar. Activism – which is commonly perceived as incompatible with journalism – constituted a large part of my identity in high school. I attended marches, led ...

Dear Carolyn: As a professional copy editor, I am very aware of how people use words, which has led me into a habit I hate. When I talk with people, I often find myself editing their grammar and ...

Claudia Nehrbass - profile from The Wall Street Journal. News, articles, biography and photos.