June 2026: Do Readers Care About Editing?: Recommendations for Editors from the ACES Value of Editing Research Study
Thursday, June 18, 2026 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Most editors fervently believe in the value of their work but also struggle to communicate that value to others. This communication is essential when you negotiate rates or salaries, clarify the scope of your work, or request more time or resources. Especially as clients and employers weigh the speed of AI-powered editing with the cost of human editors, you need a quick and reliable way to show how much editing matters to the people you ultimately serve: the readers.
This webcast highlights results from the Value of Editing research study funded by ACES and completed by the Writing System Institute. Drawing from nearly 600 survey responses and over 20 interviews, we show how editors can prove the value of their services for delivering the writing quality and style readers want.
Learning objectives
- Cite new statistics on the value of editing to justify different editing services.
- Compare the study findings with your own plans for professional development.
- Consider your role in advocating for editing as an industry.
About the speakers
Dr. Rachael Tin and Ms. Madeline Shaughnessy own Writing System Institute, which delivers writing and editing training to over 1,000 professionals annually. With this training, they teach a proven system for writing and editing 20% to 40% faster while maintaining quality. In addition to training, they each have over 10 years of experience helping dozens of organizations write and edit all kinds of documents. View the variety of industries and clients they support. https://www.thewritingsystem.com/clients.
Connect with Rachael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-lussos/ and Madeline at https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-shaughnessy/.
Free for ACES members/$30 for nonmembers
If you're not a member and want to take advantage of member rates, become a member first by going to the membership page, then return to this webcast registration and make sure you're logged in.