Well, this is a wonderful birthday present: I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been elected to the Board of Directors for ACES: The Society for Editing. I look forward to supporting ACES and its members in this new role.

Congratulations to Khamaria Wolfe, the 2026 recipient of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. Khamaria will receive $9,000 toward her studies at Howard University in the fall.

It’s my birthday! So grateful for another year of pushing myself further than I ever thought possible. Here’s to 45! Photographer: Tilden Patterson

The Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship selection committee would like to congratulate our first winner, QuaNasia Bryant, on graduating from North Carolina A&T State University earlier this month.

Exactly two years ago, I publicly released the book that would change the trajectory of my editing career. “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide” is a resource that has been used by editors all over the world, and I’m so proud of its success and how it’s resonated. Available on Amazon.

So proud of my friend and colleague Nadia Geagea Pupa for winning the 2026 ACES Robinson Prize for her outstanding contributions to the editing profession. Nadia’s advocacy and community building are second to none, and this is a well-deserved honor: aceseditors.org/news/2026/na...

The #ACES2026 @acesediting.bsky.social Awards Banquet features keynote speaker Hollis R. Towns, COO of @deepsouthtoday.org: aceseditors.org/conference/a... #amediting #freelanceeditor #editorsky

Special recognition for 21 years of service goes to Neil Holdway!!! Well deserved!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #aces2026

Glamann Award winner: Gerri Berendzen!!!!!!!!!!!! #aces2026

Winner of the Robinson Prize: NADIA GEAGEA PUPA!!!!! @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 #aces2026

Attention, NEHS seniors: There is one week left to apply for the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship ($9,000 awarded). Please see Ms. Vasquez for an application…good luck, everyone!

REMINDER: Applications for year 5 of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship are due on Tuesday, March 31. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors at North Edgecombe High School, and the award amount for this year is $9,000. Please see Ms. Vasquez for an application.

Stay tuned for this upcoming episode with the fabulous Barbara Gastel, author of the latest book on Medical Editing. As someone new to the world of medical editing, Barbara makes it feel within reach! Visit piquepublishing.com/podcast to catch up on past episodes!

February 24 is the day! I’m really looking forward to joining the Academic Editing Book Club to discuss my book, “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide.” You can register for the event at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Looking forward to what promises to be a fun conversation with @freshlookediting.ca and the Academic Editing Book Club.

Looking forward to joining EFA on February 16 to discuss my book, “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide.”

Applications for the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship are now open for a fifth year…and with its highest award yet: $9,000! Applications close March 31. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior at North Edgecombe High School. Please see Ms. Vasquez for an application.

Nominations for the Robinson Prize are now open!  Each year, ACES honors an editor whose work supports our profession through strong editing, mentoring, and community building.  Nominations close January 31. Submit a nomination: https://aceseditors.org/awards/robinson-prize

Today is #GivingTuesday. If you’re looking for a place to make a donation, please consider the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship Endowment. This scholarship has awarded $16,000 to graduating seniors at North Edgecombe High School. To make a donation, go to: WheelerScholarship.com

We recently caught up with the 2025 recipient of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship, Jocelyn Hernandez Jimenez, who is now a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill. Read the update about how Jocelyn’s college experience is going.

The Red Pencil Conference owes me nothing. I gave a well-received talk on some of the best practices from my book, The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide. It was wonderful catching up with old editor friends and getting to know new ones in Lynnwood as a presenter. #EdsGuild2025 #RedPencil2025

What organizations help make the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference the friendliest editing conference around? We're thrilled to have @karenyin.bsky.social's Conscious Style Guide as a sponsor of our virtual conference! Find out more and register today at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025

For you copy editors out there: Early-bird registration for the Red Pencil Conference ends September 15 (I’m a presenter). Hope to see you there!

Another fun L.A. edibuddies meetup where Karen received her replacement 2017 Robinson Prize crystal award (courtesy of ACES: The Society for Editing) since she lost hers in the fires. We had way too much fun finding many ridiculous typos on the menus! The restaurant needs a copyeditor! 🙄

Looking forward to participating in this professional development speaker series for teens.

If you think grammar is all about stiff rules, think again. Dave Nelsen (@thegrammargeek.bsky.social) is here to shake things up and challenge the norms—with a modern twist that even your grandma would approve of. Visit piquepublishing.com/podcast to catch up on past episodes!

Want to know more #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference presenters? @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social, @unrulyandrews.bsky.social, @jamaaldpittman.bsky.social, @laurapoole.bsky.social, and @baylitconsulting.bsky.social are just a handful here on Bluesky! edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 (🧵: 3/4)

I'm presenting at the 2025 Red Pencil Conference hosted by @edsguild.bsky.social on November 8, 2025. Held at the Lynnwood Event Center and online, there will be a full day of sessions, networking, and a keynote from Jane Friedman. Registration info here: www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-2...

44. This is definitely a special one. In many ways, I’m happier, more confident, and more at peace than I’ve ever been…both personally and professionally. Happy birthday to me.

Congrats to Jocelyn Hernandez Jimenez, who is the 2025 recipient of the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. The award amount for this year is $6,000, which will be used to support Jocelyn’s studies at UNC-Chapel Hill.

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One year ago today, I publicly announced the release of my first book, “The Copy Editor’s (Life)Style Guide.” I’m grateful to everyone who purchased a copy or told someone about it. This project was a landmark moment in my 20-year editing career. Paperback and e-book editions available on Amazon.

Thanks for the great interview, and I’m glad we were able to connect at ACES!

The latest episode is out! I had the opportunity to interview @acesediting.bsky.social president @h-e-saunders.bsky.social and Robinson Prize winner @jamaaldpittman.bsky.social. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JKF...

In the next episode, I’m joined by two standout voices from this year’s @acesediting.bsky.social conference in Salt Lake City. First, I interview @h-e-saunders.bsky.social, president of ACES and CEO of Nova Arc Content Co. and @jamaaldpittman.bsky.social, this year’s Robinson Prize winner.

Special thanks to my dear friend Tenikka Smith Hughes for this beautiful gift. I’m so grateful for both your friendship and for the way you’ve celebrated me winning the 2025 ACES Robinson Prize.

You deserve it! Congratulations.

@jamaaldpittman.bsky.social is an excellent #editor and #leader! Thank you, @acesediting.bsky.social!

Thank you for this and for ALL you do to support editors! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Last night, ACES: The Society for Editing awarded me the 2025 Robinson Prize, a national “editor of the year” recognition and the highest honor the society bestows. I also made history by becoming the first black winner of this prestigious award.

ACES: The Society for Editing has awarded the 2025 Robinson Prize to Jamaal D. Pittman, copy editor manager and author. The award was presented to Pittman at #ACES2025, the organization's 29th annual conference, in Salt Lake City. Read the story: ow.ly/fTcb50Vv7lV

I am so thankful to be a contributing author for the #PerfectionUnderPressure ebook by @draftsmith.bsky.social! My section in the book discusses the idea of perfection being a myth. Download it here: draftsmith.ai/perfection-u...

🎉It’s here! Today, the folks at @draftsmith.bsky.social have launched their new ebook #PerfectionUnderPressure, and I’m thrilled to have been one of the contributors! My section gets into the notion of perfection being a myth. Download: draftsmith.ai/perfection-u...

For NEHS graduating seniors, there is one week left to apply for the Annie and Sallie Ann Wheeler Memorial Scholarship. Please submit all applications to Ms. Vasquez.

One of the best conversations I’ve ever had about editing. Thank you, @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social!

#Editors, you'll want listen to this *March 1* podcast featuring Jamaal D. Pittman. He'll be talking about his excellent book (I love it!). He dedicated the book to us: "To copy editors everywhere, from the novice to the veteran, and everyone in between. The work we do has value. We have value.” 💜

On March 1, I'll share my interview with Jamaal Pittman on his book, “The Copy Editor’s Lifestyle Guide.” This book is amazing! Buy your copy: a.co/d/baPB5Ze 🎧 piquepublishing.com/podcast 📺 Watch YouTube/@piquepublishinginc.764 ✉️ Subscribe: eepurl.com/iXaVBU 🫶 Support: Patreon.com/EditorsHalfHour

For us, copyediting isn’t just a job—it’s a lifestyle. I am beyond excited to share the upcoming podcast episode with Jamaal Pittman. He’s one of the best! We have so much to learn from him. Buy a copy of his book, and stay tuned! a.co/d/a74qBdW

Shoutout to Jamaal Pittman, author of "The Copy Editor's (Life) Style Guide" for today's donation. Be like Jamaal. Give what you can — and all donations are doubled today by @madamgrammar.bsky.social and @meperl.bsky.social, up to $1,000. #GivingTuesday #EditorGratitude Donate: bit.ly/49bghdG

Finally joined Bluesky.