Target: ACQUIRED. This is Tom Foolery and he's available for adoption in South Burlington, VT! He's very sweet and loves people ,but he's prone to overstimulation so he will need a cat-savvy adopter who understands kitty body language. www.hsccvt.org/Cats#sl_embe...

“Ant-fascist” —> “anti-fascist” …that’s a new typo. #AmEditing

Goodnight, all. May we all know moments of peace and sun-warmed bliss like this adorable ocean potato I saw today.

“Oval Office Friday” —> “Oval Office on Friday” I misread this every time unless there’s an “on.” It’s not just me, right? #AmEditing

Congratulations to the winners in the individual category of the ACES annual headline contest: Dave Bowman (Los Angeles Times), Rhiannon L. Root (Washington Times), Tom Widlowski (Texas Electric Cooperatives), and Natalie Canalis (Daily Bruin, UCLA). Learn more: tinyurl.com/yyttdp98

Day 3 #ACESVCON25 surprise announcement! Get ready to trade your red pens for ocean views — we’re heading to Puerto Rico in 2027 for the biggest, boldest ACES in‑person conference yet, in honor of our 30th anniversary! April 26-29, 2027. It's a Mon-Wed.

I spent some time with Zoboomafoo today and he's going to be just the best little friend for a cat savvy adopter in Vermont. He wants love so badly and as long as you understand to watch for the body language cues of overstimulation he's a wonderful boy. www.hsccvt.org/Cats#sl_embe...

I'm very humbled to win my category in the ACES headline contest. This one means a lot. And I'm excited to compete again next year. I've got some good stuff! Sorry my cat crashed #ACESVON. #ACES

who's gonna start the dumb appliances and small electronics company and make a killing? i do not want screens, bluetooth, internet, wifi, NOTHING.

The bébé. Photo from my collection, 1956.

Today we check in with Kona, #StetPet editorial assistant of #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil panelist @redpenrabbit.bsky.social. "Kona is a pro at encouraging me to take snuggle breaks with her, which give my eyes and my brain some much-needed rest throughout the workday."

“(Official) and King Charles toasted one another” —> “(Official) and King Charles III toasted one another” #AmEditing

Sadly my headline idea for “Spinal Tap II” doesn’t fit my specs. “How much more of a cash grab could this be? None more cash grab” Damn. #AmEditing

We can share, your butt isn’t that long. I can be lumbar support

Section editor: I don’t know how you do it every single day. It’s so cold in the newsroom. Me: Umm…I’m from Nebraska? #AmEditing

“Congressional leaders in both chambers” —> “Congressional leaders” #AmEditing

“…to spur production in the U.S.” —> “…to spur domestic production.” #AmEditing

‘Booty’ and ‘butt’ are synonyms. ‘Call’ and ‘dial’ are synonyms. But, a ‘booty call’ and a ‘butt dial’ are VERY different things.

Meet Willow & Timberline, #StetPet editorial assistants of Melissa Haskin. "They help by attending Guild meetings, crying when my door is closed (they don't want to be with me, they just don't want the door closed), and guarding the window to alert me of all the birds and squirrels on our feeders."

It Only Tuesday https://theonion.com/it-only-tuesday-1819569397/

The Greek ‘gymnos’ means “naked.” So, next time you work out at a gymnasium...please wipe down the equipment after each use.

“…who is term-limited and won’t run again next year” —> “…who is term-limited” #AmEditing

Meet Mimi, #StetPet editorial assistant of TX editor @stephicham.com. "She's promoted herself to production editor."

Spotted an “ad” where there should have been an “and” today. In display text. In proofs. Not the first time but that’s one of those tricky errors. #AmEditing

Thanks, Nick! This was a great #ACESchat.

A10: Treat it as a sabbatical. Spend some time NOT searching for jobs. Reserve some time every day for low-stakes creativity, or just shame-free non-productivity. And if you decide to start your own thing, don’t worry about making it perfect. Put it out into the world and see what happens. #ACESChat

Woooo! #ACESchat time, y’all!

“Trojan Horse” —> “Trojan horse” 🐴 #AmEditing

I cannot believe I’m having to look up The Rock’s wrestling catchphrases for a headline. What is my life? #AmEditing

“Leonard Berntstein” —> “Leonard Bernstein” Yeah I dunno either. #AmEditing

Catch of the day 🐟: “vertebrae” that should have been “vertebra” Boom. Vertebrae is the plural. #AmEditing

Happy Spoopy szn to me: Guillermo del Toro has a “Frankenstein” adaptation that’s coming out. Just edited the story about it. Looks amazing. #AmEditing

“(Person) earned a massive following with his (acronym) agenda” —> “person attracted a massive following with his (acronym) agenda” #AmEditing

They should remake Legends of the Hidden Temple but still have millennials compete. Let's see some 40-year-olds see if they've gotten any better at obstacle courses.

Does Not Rhyme -through -cough -though -rough -bough Does Rhyme -pony -bologna

Got to edit a story about Daniel Dae Kim. We’re starting off the day strong 💪! He should totally be a romantic lead in a movie. #AmEditing

Writing a rather bold headline today. My apologies to Kermit the Frog. 🌈 🐸 Let’s see if I get away with it. #AmEditing

Use your words.

2025: The year I edited both Ozzy Osbourne’s obituary and James Dobson’s. #AmEditing

Welp. It sucks when you try and fail to explain your internet jokes at work. #AmEditing

This is Blitz. He just rolled his ball under the couch for the third time in 4 minutes. Knows you have no choice but to grab it again. 13/10 and he's right (IG: siberianblitz)

Please meet the 2025 Holden Diversity Fellows! Congratulations to Brittany Yost, Ruth Terry, Tanya Natalie Kurukulasuriya, and Rhonda Kronyk. Plus, the #VCON25 sessions and speakers, all in this week's ACES Editors Corner. tinyurl.com/yc2ymbtx #editing #newsletters

Editing students! Editing teachers! The window to apply for an ACES scholarship is now open through Nov. 15. applicants must have completed as least one year of college and be enrolled in an undergrad or grad program. Don't miss out: aceseditors.org/awards/schol... #editing #scholarships #education

I have edited another Taylor Swift story and had too much fun with the headline. I regret nothing. 🧡 #AmEditing

🎵 alphabetize your lists! It’s a good idea! 🎵 x2 in this story #AmEditing

Here's Alabaster, #StetPet editorial assistant of Morocco editor @geckoedit.com. "Alabaster's favorite spot in summer is on the deck, on this comfy lounger. That is, when he hasn't spent the day fishing. As long as I keep him supplied with treats and scritches, he's content to leave me to work."

Slightly diminish a band: The Still Stones

Hey @apstylebook.com is there a particular way to style fictional doctors’ titles? I know Captain Kirk is spelled out, but I’m not seeing a specific ruling here. #AmEditing

“ ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles S. Schulz” —> “ ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schulz” #AmEditing