We hope you caught the news about the launch of the Dragonfly Editorial Learning Hub, where we’ll be hosting our 2026 webinar series.
Each session will be led by a member of the Dragonfly Editorial team and designed to share practical, real-world editorial knowledge you can actually use. Whether you’re brushing up on your tools, rethinking your workflow, or just love geeking out over language, there’s something in here for you.
Here’s what’s on the schedule:
June 26 | Make the Most of PerfectIt With Custom Styles
Presenter: Jen Rubio
If you use PerfectIt but haven’t explored its Style Sheet Editor, you may be leaving a lot of time-saving power on the table. In this session, Copy Editor Jen Rubio walks through how PerfectIt actually works and then shows you how to build custom style sheets tailored to your clients and the styles you work with most. You’ll also learn how to share, update, and combine styles for even greater efficiency. This one is for anyone who wants to get more out of a tool they’re already using. Register now.
July 31 | I Was Today Years Old: Cheats, Shortcuts, and Mnemonic Devices for Editors of All Ages
Presenter: Kathryn Flynn
Editors are expected to hold a lot in their heads, but that doesn’t mean we can’t work smarter. Senior Editor Kathryn Flynn shares some of her favorite memory aids, shortcuts, and mnemonic devices the Dragonfly team uses, including spelling tricks and grammar hacks. Along the way, she’ll explain the science behind these techniques and how to apply them in your checklists and workflows. Register now.
August 28 | AI, Integrity, and Influence: The Communicator’s Role in Setting Ethical Guardrails
Presenter: Emily Primeaux
AI isn’t going anywhere. But are we using it responsibly? In this session, Chief Content Officer Emily Primeaux takes a clear-eyed look at the ethical dimensions of AI in communications work. She’ll walk through real-world examples of how organizations are navigating generative AI and give you the tools to build (or advocate for) an ethical AI use policy at your own organization. You’ll leave with a customizable outline and sample policy language. Register now.
September 25 | The Art of Being a Generalist
Presenter: Jessica Hatch
We’re constantly told to niche down. Pick a lane. Get your 10,000 hours in one thing. But what if your varied background is actually one of your greatest professional assets? In this session, Science and Medical Editor Jessica Hatch, who has worked in publishing publicity, substantive fiction editing, commercial writing, and science/medical copyediting, makes the case for the Renaissance Editor. She’ll help you identify the soft skills you’ve built across different roles and experiences, and show you how to apply them to your editorial career. Register now.
October 30 | How Did We Get Here? The Sprawling History of the English Language
Presenter: Jo MacGugan
Senior Editor Jo MacGugan takes us on a journey through one of the stranger stories in linguistic history: how English got to be the way it is. From Anglo-Saxon roots through centuries of migration, invasion, empire, and cultural contact, English is a language that survived by borrowing. This session traces the major turning points that shaped modern English and explores how understanding that history can actually improve your editorial instincts. Register now.
Ready to Register?
All webinars take place at 1 p.m. ET. Registration for all webinars is now open. In the meantime, visit the Dragonfly Editorial Learning Hub to explore other courses and archived webinar options.
