Society for Editors and Proofreaders
- A professional organization based in the UK for editors and proofreaders. To promote high editorial standards.
- http://www.sfep.org.uk/
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.
- http://www.editorsnsw.com/
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.
- http://www.copyediting-l.info/
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.
- http://www.the-efa.org/
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 opp
- http://www.editorsforum.org/
Association of Art Editors
- A national group whose members exchange information about editorial practices, standards, and job opportunities, both freelance and institutional.
- http://www.artedit.org
Ed2010
- A group for young magazine editors seeking dream jobs by 2010. Includes whisper job listings and mentoring resources.
- http://www.ed2010.com/
Copy Massage
- A twentysomething copy editor muses on the copy, the editing and the quirky rules that make folks despise us.
- http://copymassage.blogspot.com/
A Capital Idea
- This copyediting blog covers grammar and newspapers like they're going out of style.
- http://nstockdale.blogspot.com
e-Editor Blog
- UK-based guide to writing and editing better, with tips, training and practical help.
- http://e-editor.blogspot.com
The John Bremner Editing Test
- Quiz with answer key from the legendary University of Kansas professor.
- http://www.ku.edu/~jschool/school/bremnertest.shtml
Copy Editor
- Language newsletter, website and job search for copy editors.
- http://www.copyeditor.com/
Copy-Editing Corner
- For copy editors to gather and discuss topics.
- http://copyeditingcorner.blogspot.com/
EServer TC Library: Editing
- A collection of over 150 online resources about editing, indexing and copy editing, annotated and rated by professional writers.
- http://tc.eserver.org/dir/Editing
National Fellowships for Copy Editors
- Information on midcareer fellowships, including lists of previous fellows and conference materials.
- http://www.ibiblio.org/copyed/
Edit-Work.com
- Guidelines for creating a style for the company web site, and for editorial procedures. Gives the big picture for content managers.
- http://www.edit-work.com/
Yahoo Groups: Copy Desk Cafe
- Discussion group for those working in print journalism.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/copydeskcafe/
Yahoo Groups: Copy Editors
- Discussion group for copy editors in journalism.
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/copyeditors/
How to Edit Your Own Writing
- Detailed 11-point self-editing checklist.
- http://home.earthlink.net/~jdc24/selfEdit.htm
Copy Editing for Magazines
- A course syllabus in magazine copy editing and other information about the profession by Mindy McAdams.
- http://www.well.com/user/mmcadams/copy.editing.html
American Copy Editors Society
- Focus on journalism. Membership, conference and contest information, as well as training, job and internship listings, discussion group and advice.
- http://www.copydesk.org/
The Slot: A Spot for Copy Editors
- Overview of newspaper copy editing and style points from a Washington Post copy editor.
- http://www.theslot.com/
The Electric Editors
- Directory of links and an e-mail discussion list for editors.
- http://www.electriceditors.net/