The path to certification looks different for everyone—but one thing most candidates agree on is that it’s no small undertaking, especially if you choose to sit for two exams in one sitting. In 2024, Kristen Clark (Certified Copy Editor, Certified Stylistic Editor) faced that challenge head-on, becoming the only candidate that year to pass both the copy editing and stylistic editing exams .
Join us for a July 16 webinar as Kristen shares the preparation strategies, resources, and mindset shifts that made the difference for her, so that you can feel better prepared to tackle this year’s exams. Candid, practical, and grounded in recent experience, this session is designed to help you build a realistic plan for exam success, whether you’re targeting one designation or two. Bring your questions—the second half of the session is dedicated to Q&A.
This webinar is for anyone considering a certification exam in November 2026, whether you’re just starting to explore the process or already deep in preparation.
Presenter
Kristen Clark is a US-based government editor and plain language professional. Since 2018, she has edited technical materials, audit reports, and strategic communications for local and federal government agencies. Before that, Kristen spent a decade in journalism—covering local, state, and federal government, politics, and public policy. She has bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science/pre-law from Michigan State University, a Plain Language Certificate from Simon Fraser University, and a Copyediting Certificate from UC San Diego Extended Studies. In 2023, she founded a part-time editing and plain language consulting business, Pristine Clarity LLC. She became a Certified Copy Editor and Certified Stylistic Editor in 2024 and also currently serves as an at-large board member for ACES: The Society for Editing.