I live posted from #ACESVCON26 last week.
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, #plainlanguage, tropes in #developmentalediting, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, #plainlanguage, tropes in #developmentalediting, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Live Posts from the ACES VCON26 Editing Conference | #VCON26
I attended the ACES VCON26 virtual editing conference. Here's a roundup of my live posts from #ACESVCON26 sessions on Bluesky.
carolinavonkampen.com
September 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I live posted from #ACESVCON26 last week.
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, #plainlanguage, tropes in #developmentalediting, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, #plainlanguage, tropes in #developmentalediting, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Upcoming ACES conferences to put on your calendars:
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
September 21, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Upcoming ACES conferences to put on your calendars:
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
The CIEP conference, check
ACES VCON26, check
Next?
Fancy a visit to Toronto this November?
#AmEditing #EditorConference #AmLearning
ACES VCON26, check
Next?
Fancy a visit to Toronto this November?
#AmEditing #EditorConference #AmLearning
Experienced editors, come join us in Toronto on Nov. 10–11 for the International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals! Two days of talks that go beyond the basics! Places are limited, and registration closes on Oct. 16!
#AmEditing #editors #copyediting
sites.google.com/view/icaep/h...
#AmEditing #editors #copyediting
sites.google.com/view/icaep/h...
Home
International Conference for Advanced Editorial Professionals
November 10–11, 2026, Toronto, Canada
sites.google.com
September 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM
The CIEP conference, check
ACES VCON26, check
Next?
Fancy a visit to Toronto this November?
#AmEditing #EditorConference #AmLearning
ACES VCON26, check
Next?
Fancy a visit to Toronto this November?
#AmEditing #EditorConference #AmLearning
I live posted from #ACESVCON26 this week!
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, plain language, tropes in developmental editing, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, plain language, tropes in developmental editing, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Live Posts from the ACES VCON26 Editing Conference | #VCON26
I attended the ACES VCON26 virtual editing conference. Here's a roundup of my live posts from #ACESVCON26 sessions on Bluesky.
carolinavonkampen.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I live posted from #ACESVCON26 this week!
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, plain language, tropes in developmental editing, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
Here's my roundup of Bsky threads. Scroll through to see insights the speakers shared about editorial checklists, plain language, tropes in developmental editing, dictionaries, and more!
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #vcon26 #edibuddies
My favorite session from ACES VCON26 was the session on PerfectIt's new style guide manager Styleworks. Thank you to @perfectit.bsky.social @danielheuman.bsky.social for introducing us to this huge upgrade!
PerfectIt.com
#editorsky #editing #copyediting #copyeditorsky #editingtools
PerfectIt.com
#editorsky #editing #copyediting #copyeditorsky #editingtools
September 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM
My favorite session from ACES VCON26 was the session on PerfectIt's new style guide manager Styleworks. Thank you to @perfectit.bsky.social @danielheuman.bsky.social for introducing us to this huge upgrade!
PerfectIt.com
#editorsky #editing #copyediting #copyeditorsky #editingtools
PerfectIt.com
#editorsky #editing #copyediting #copyeditorsky #editingtools
OUR #ACESVCON26 PANEL IS SOON ‼️
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @raqueledits.bsky.social, & @editrix-rachel.bsky.social at 3:15 p.m. ET today (Sept. 18) for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/ #amediting
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @raqueledits.bsky.social, & @editrix-rachel.bsky.social at 3:15 p.m. ET today (Sept. 18) for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/ #amediting
September 18, 2026 at 6:45 PM
OUR #ACESVCON26 PANEL IS SOON ‼️
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @raqueledits.bsky.social, & @editrix-rachel.bsky.social at 3:15 p.m. ET today (Sept. 18) for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/ #amediting
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @raqueledits.bsky.social, & @editrix-rachel.bsky.social at 3:15 p.m. ET today (Sept. 18) for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/ #amediting
OUR #ACESVCON26 PANEL IS SOON ‼️
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @raqueledits.bsky.social, & @editrix-rachel.bsky.social at 3:15 p.m. ET today (Sept. 18) for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/ #amediting
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @raqueledits.bsky.social, & @editrix-rachel.bsky.social at 3:15 p.m. ET today (Sept. 18) for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/ #amediting
September 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Tonight on my post-ACES panel walk with my husband, I mentioned how that whenever you see a presenter's dog or cat, you must type into the chat: cat! (or dog, etc.)
Me: That's become the etiquette.
Him: Don't you mean the "ed"-iquette?
#ACESVCON26, #VCON26
Me: That's become the etiquette.
Him: Don't you mean the "ed"-iquette?
#ACESVCON26, #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Tonight on my post-ACES panel walk with my husband, I mentioned how that whenever you see a presenter's dog or cat, you must type into the chat: cat! (or dog, etc.)
Me: That's become the etiquette.
Him: Don't you mean the "ed"-iquette?
#ACESVCON26, #VCON26
Me: That's become the etiquette.
Him: Don't you mean the "ed"-iquette?
#ACESVCON26, #VCON26
I'll be doing this shortly! We hope to see you there! #ACESVCON26 #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 6:46 PM
I'll be doing this shortly! We hope to see you there! #ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Upcoming @acesediting.bsky.social conferences to put on your calendars:
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
September 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Upcoming @acesediting.bsky.social conferences to put on your calendars:
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
📅 #ACES2027 in Puerto Rico: September 26–29, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON27 (virtual): September 15–17, 2027
📅 #ACESVCON28 (virtual): September 13–15, 2028
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #amediting #edibuddies
Get yer recaps here!!! This has links to all my live posting threads: carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #ACESVCON26
Live Posts from the ACES VCON26 Editing Conference | #VCON26
I attended the ACES VCON26 virtual editing conference. Here's a roundup of my live posts from #ACESVCON26 sessions on Bluesky.
carolinavonkampen.com
September 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Get yer recaps here!!! This has links to all my live posting threads: carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #ACESVCON26
The panel starts in 15 minutes! Come join us!
We'll be chatting comics copyediting, proofreading, translation, localization, and even a little bit of script editing.
#ACESVCon26 #VCon26
We'll be chatting comics copyediting, proofreading, translation, localization, and even a little bit of script editing.
#ACESVCon26 #VCon26
I'll also be presenting with @tanyagold.bsky.social and @sarensays.bsky.social on comics and manga. That's right, you'll have not one, but two chances to see me live next week. #StetSprint 2/2
September 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The panel starts in 15 minutes! Come join us!
We'll be chatting comics copyediting, proofreading, translation, localization, and even a little bit of script editing.
#ACESVCon26 #VCon26
We'll be chatting comics copyediting, proofreading, translation, localization, and even a little bit of script editing.
#ACESVCon26 #VCon26
September 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Want to dig deeper and learn a bit more about comics? We put together some resources for you all!
tanyagold.com/comics-resou...
#ACESVCon #ACESVCon26 #VCon26
tanyagold.com/comics-resou...
#ACESVCon #ACESVCon26 #VCon26
Comics Creation Resources - Tanya Gold
Resources on comics creation, sequential art, script writing, editing, sound effects, lettering, accessibility, publishing, and more!
tanyagold.com
September 18, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Want to dig deeper and learn a bit more about comics? We put together some resources for you all!
tanyagold.com/comics-resou...
#ACESVCon #ACESVCon26 #VCon26
tanyagold.com/comics-resou...
#ACESVCon #ACESVCon26 #VCon26
I’m attending the ACES #VCON26 virtual editing conference this week, and I’m live posting from sessions I attended on Bluesky. I've made a blog post roundup of my threads here:
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #editing #acesvcon26
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #editing #acesvcon26
Live Posts from the ACES VCON26 Editing Conference | #VCON26
I attended the ACES VCON26 virtual editing conference. Here's a roundup of my live posts from #VCON26 sessions on Bluesky.
carolinavonkampen.com
September 18, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I’m attending the ACES #VCON26 virtual editing conference this week, and I’m live posting from sessions I attended on Bluesky. I've made a blog post roundup of my threads here:
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #editing #acesvcon26
carolinavonkampen.com/live-from-ac... #amediting #freelanceeditor #copyediting #editing #acesvcon26
During today's #StetSprint, @carolinavonkampen.com, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social, and @raqueledits.bsky.social are presenting their #VCON26 panel "Red Flag Roulette Live!" at @acesediting.bsky.social's virtual conference in 15 min at 3:15 p.m. ET.
If you're attending #ACESVCON26, come to our panel!
If you're attending #ACESVCON26, come to our panel!
September 18, 2026 at 6:55 PM
During today's #StetSprint, @carolinavonkampen.com, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social, and @raqueledits.bsky.social are presenting their #VCON26 panel "Red Flag Roulette Live!" at @acesediting.bsky.social's virtual conference in 15 min at 3:15 p.m. ET.
If you're attending #ACESVCON26, come to our panel!
If you're attending #ACESVCON26, come to our panel!
African American English has a social cache that's associated with being cool even though it isn't outwardly prestigious.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #linguistics
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #linguistics
September 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
African American English has a social cache that's associated with being cool even though it isn't outwardly prestigious.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #linguistics
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #linguistics
Two theories of how African American English originated:
Creolist Theory and Anglicist Theory
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Creolist Theory and Anglicist Theory
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Two theories of how African American English originated:
Creolist Theory and Anglicist Theory
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Creolist Theory and Anglicist Theory
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
African American English has a zero third-person singular present-tense -s.
Examples:
She sing.
He know where to go.
She walk to work.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Examples:
She sing.
He know where to go.
She walk to work.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 5:28 PM
African American English has a zero third-person singular present-tense -s.
Examples:
She sing.
He know where to go.
She walk to work.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Examples:
She sing.
He know where to go.
She walk to work.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
We're speaking at #ACESVCON26 TODAY at 3:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 18.
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social, and @raqueledits.bsky.social for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social, and @raqueledits.bsky.social for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/
September 18, 2026 at 8:03 AM
We're speaking at #ACESVCON26 TODAY at 3:15 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 18.
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social, and @raqueledits.bsky.social for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/
Join @carolinavonkampen.com, @editrix-rachel.bsky.social, and @raqueledits.bsky.social for our #VCON26 panel “Red Flag Roulette Live! Navigating Difficult Conversations With Authors and Clients.”
stetchat.com/aces-vcon26/
African American English has a zero copula feature that drops the "to be" verb.
Examples:
She pretty.
They cool.
He studying.
The body tea.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Examples:
She pretty.
They cool.
He studying.
The body tea.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 5:27 PM
African American English has a zero copula feature that drops the "to be" verb.
Examples:
She pretty.
They cool.
He studying.
The body tea.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Examples:
She pretty.
They cool.
He studying.
The body tea.
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
African American English has a Wh- question inversion feature.
Why I can't play?
What they was doing?
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Why I can't play?
What they was doing?
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM
African American English has a Wh- question inversion feature.
Why I can't play?
What they was doing?
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Why I can't play?
What they was doing?
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
Editors! Knowing about African American English can help you:
✔️ Recognize African American English as a legitimate language variety
✔️ Be aware of linguistic biases and prejudices
✔️ Preserve author/character identity
✔️ Prevent misinformation
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #lingustics #amediting #aae
✔️ Recognize African American English as a legitimate language variety
✔️ Be aware of linguistic biases and prejudices
✔️ Preserve author/character identity
✔️ Prevent misinformation
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #lingustics #amediting #aae
September 18, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Editors! Knowing about African American English can help you:
✔️ Recognize African American English as a legitimate language variety
✔️ Be aware of linguistic biases and prejudices
✔️ Preserve author/character identity
✔️ Prevent misinformation
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #lingustics #amediting #aae
✔️ Recognize African American English as a legitimate language variety
✔️ Be aware of linguistic biases and prejudices
✔️ Preserve author/character identity
✔️ Prevent misinformation
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #language #lingustics #amediting #aae
Linguistics who research African American English:
✅ Lisa Green
✅ Tracy L. Weldon
✅ Sonja Lanehart
✅ Nicole Holliday
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #aae #language #linguistics
✅ Lisa Green
✅ Tracy L. Weldon
✅ Sonja Lanehart
✅ Nicole Holliday
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #aae #language #linguistics
September 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Linguistics who research African American English:
✅ Lisa Green
✅ Tracy L. Weldon
✅ Sonja Lanehart
✅ Nicole Holliday
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #aae #language #linguistics
✅ Lisa Green
✅ Tracy L. Weldon
✅ Sonja Lanehart
✅ Nicole Holliday
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26 #aae #language #linguistics
Many words were originally African American English and have become mainstream, like:
✅ Cool (one of the first documented uses is Zora
Neale Hurston)
✅ Cancel (originated on Black Twitter)
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
✅ Cool (one of the first documented uses is Zora
Neale Hurston)
✅ Cancel (originated on Black Twitter)
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
September 18, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Many words were originally African American English and have become mainstream, like:
✅ Cool (one of the first documented uses is Zora
Neale Hurston)
✅ Cancel (originated on Black Twitter)
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26
✅ Cool (one of the first documented uses is Zora
Neale Hurston)
✅ Cancel (originated on Black Twitter)
#ACESVCON26 #VCON26