In the dynamic realm of academia, the recent webinar on the guidelines for editing, reviewing articles, and publishing books served as an illuminating source of knowledge. As editors and reviewers privileged to work with MATSOL, along with being the owners of a publishing company, three doctoral students in Applied Linguistics—Aram Ahmed, Tina Randall, and Rachel Wang—delved into the intricacies of their editorial journey. They candidly shared the motivations and methodologies behind their academic journal reviews, presenting their insights under the theme “Do’s and Don’ts in Editing Articles and Publishing Textbooks.”

The interactive nature of the webinar, combining Q & A sessions with individual presentations, allowed for a comprehensive exploration. The trio of the APLING members unraveled essential principles and shared practical tips for effective editing, discussed the nuanced art of meticulous article reviews, and navigated the complexities of the publishing landscape. Beyond the traditional scope of editorial responsibilities, the discussions ventured into the challenges posed by the digital age, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) assumes a pivotal role. The webinar extensively probed the intersection of AI and plagiarism, casting a spotlight on the ever-evolving ethical considerations in writing within a technology-dominated era.