SRD Editing Services is pleased to announce that editor Cortni Merritt has completed the Introductory Certificate in Editing from the Poynter Institute and ACES: The Society for Editing (a.k.a., the American Copy Editors Society).
Cortni joined ACES in March 2026 to become more active in the professional book editing community and seek opportunities through networking and continuing education. Since completing her Master’s in English at Florida State University in 2014, which included a graduate certificate in editing and publishing, Cortni has engaged in various online copywriting and editing courses from Copyblogger, LinkedIn, and the Editorial Freelancers Association. She has also received training from her work with New Degree Press and Elite Editing. However, she felt it was time to refresh her skills and update to the standards of book publishing needs in 2026.
Find out more about Cortni’s education and editing training experience on the About Me page.
The Poynter and ACES Introductory Certificate in Editing is earned through completing seven courses totaling 15.5 hours of self-paced editing coursework that cover fundamental topics such as clarity and accuracy, involving quizzes and practice exercises, and a final graded assessment.
Cortni is thrilled to complete this course and sees it as a refresher that will prepare her for the Poynter and ACES Intermediate and Advanced Certificates in Editing, scheduled for completion in 2026.
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