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American Copy Editors Society :

- Focus on journalism. Membership, conference and contest information, as well as training, job and internship listings, discussion group and advice.
Association of Art Editors :

- A national group whose members exchange information about editorial practices, standards, and job opportunities, both freelance and institutional.
Bay Area Editors Forum :

- An association of in-house and freelance editors from a variety of publishing and publications settings. It helps employers and contractors find just the right editor. Also helps editors strengthen their skills, contacts, and awareness of professional opportunities.
A Capital Idea :

- This copyediting blog covers grammar and newspapers like they're going out of style.
Copy Editing for Magazines :

- A course syllabus in magazine copy editing and other information about the profession by Mindy McAdams.
Copy Editor :

- Language newsletter, website and job search for copy editors.
Copy Massage :

- A twentysomething copy editor muses on the copy, the editing and the quirky rules that make folks despise us.
Copy-Editing Corner :

- For copy editors to gather and discuss topics.
Copyediting-L (CE-L) :

- Copyediting List at Indiana University. A list for copy editors and other defenders of the English language. Listserv archives, information on how to join, FAQs, photo album, and resources.
Editorial Freelancers Association :

- A national nonprofit professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, and translators.
Edit-Work.com :

- Guidelines for creating a style for the company web site, and for editorial procedures. Gives the big picture for content managers.
e-Editor Blog :

- UK-based guide to writing and editing better, with tips, training and practical help.
The Electric Editors :

- Directory of links and an e-mail discussion list for editors.
EServer TC Library: Editing :

- A collection of over 150 online resources about editing, indexing and copy editing, annotated and rated by professional writers.
How to Edit Your Own Writing :

- Detailed 11-point self-editing checklist.
The John Bremner Editing Test :

- Quiz with answer key from the legendary University of Kansas professor.
National Fellowships for Copy Editors :

- Information on midcareer fellowships, including lists of previous fellows and conference materials.
The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors :

- Overview of newspaper copy editing and style points from a Washington Post copy editor.
Society for Editors and Proofreaders :

- A professional organization based in the UK for editors and proofreaders. To promote high editorial standards.
Society of Editors (NSW) :

- A society of freelance and in-house editors working in a range of situations in book, journal and magazine publishing both print and electronic.
Suite101: Editing & Publishing :

- A guide to editing and getting published.
Testy Copy Editors :

- Message board geared toward newspaper copy editing.
Yahoo Groups: Copy Desk Cafe :

- Discussion group for those working in print journalism.
Yahoo Groups: Copy Editors :

- Discussion group for copy editors in journalism.