Resources for Editing & Writing

conscious language

As Karen Yin shares in the Conscious Style Guide, she coined the term conscious language to “describe language that promotes equity, used skillfully in a specific context.” 

For more on conscious language, check out this blog post!

reference books

The books below have all been valuable to me on my editing journey! Please support your local indie and used bookstores when possible; any proceeds from purchases on the below affiliate links go toward Wildwood’s charitable donations.

editing organizations

Professional organizations are great resources, support networks, and providers of continuing education. I’m a member of ACES and LGBTQ Editors, but there are many wonderful groups to check out!

fellow editors to follow

There are so many wonderful editors doing fantastic work across genres. I’ve learned a ton from the editors below!