AI Resources for Editors
As editors, we’re used to keeping up with language trends and style shifts, but now there’s a whole new set of tools to consider. If you’re curious about AI or wondering how it could fit into your editing work, you’re not alone. There’s a lot out there, and it can be tough to sift through.
In this post, I’m sharing a few of my go-to resources—digital publications, podcasts, and courses—that can help you understand how to integrate AI tools into your work as well as keep up with its evolving landscape.
Blogs, Substacks, and Newsletters
With so many articles and news updates out there, it can be hard to stay on top of AI developments—especially those that actually matter to editors. In addition to mine 😏, here are a few blogs, Substacks, and newsletters that can give you clear updates on AI trends and tools:
One Useful Thing—This Substack by Ethan Mollick (author of Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, which I highly recommend) explores AI with a practical, down-to-earth approach. He covers everything from new tools and updates to thought-provoking discussions on how AI is reshaping creative industries.
AI Sidequest—Written by Mignon Fogarty (otherwise known as the Grammar Girl), this newsletter focuses on the most recent AI tools and how editors and writers might use them.
AI Mindset—Although this newsletter by Conor Grennan is not specifically written for editors, it keeps me updated on new releases and techniques. It is a quick and easy read!
Editor vs AI—Adrienne Montgomerie’s blog examines how AI tools stack up against human editors. Her blog posts are fun to read.
Podcasts
If you are into podcasts, here are a few you might consider listening to:
Hard Fork—Hosted by The New York Times tech journalists, Hard Fork explores the latest in tech and AI.
The AI Daily Brief—This podcast covers AI news and trends, focusing on practical applications and simplifying complex concepts into clear insights.
Courses and Webinars
I learn best when I take a course, and I often look to the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) and ACES: The Society for Editing for my professional development. Both organizations’ recent conferences included sessions on AI. As of this writing, EFA does not offer specific courses or webinars on AI, but that may change as editors become more comfortable with AI. ACES recently offered a webinar titled “Not Your Parents’ Spellcheck: Determining Whether AI Is the Write Tool for You” on Grammarly and ProWritingAid.
Here are a few other courses to look into:
AI for Editors—Created by Erin Servais, AI for Editors offers both introductory and advanced levels. It’s the course that set me on my path to learning about how to use AI tools in my work.
AI Content Policy for Editors—This course by Amy Frushour Kelly helps editors create AI content policies that promote responsible use, uphold editorial standards, and build reader trust.
AI and Editorial: Available Tools, Remarkable Results—This webinar, part of the Book Industry Study Group Fall 2024 AI Webinar series and coproduced with Thad McIlroy, explores how AI has transformed editorial tools for writers and publishers.
AI information is everywhere, and keeping up can feel overwhelming. I’ve found it manageable to stay informed by focusing on just a few resources that appeal to me. If you have favorite resources about how to use AI, I’d love to hear about them.
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