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Northwest Editors Guild
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The Northwest Editors Guild is a professional association for U.S. editors of the written word. Based in the PNW, with events for editors everywhere. Sharing editing news, events, #StetPet assistants, and a well-dressed pencil mascot. www.edsguild.org
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Meet Scout, #StetPet editorial assistant of GA freelance editor @whiterabbitediting.bsky.social.

"She makes sure every serial comma is present and accounted for."
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November 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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And even more free, virtual #AmEditing events:

📒 Editing w/ Disability/Chronic Illness/Neurodivergence, 12/15, 2 pm Pacific
New Event! 👓 Scholarly Editors Developmental Editing Book Club, part 2, 12/15, 4 pm Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild Virtual Event. Scholarly Editors Developmental Editing Book Club
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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And more free, virtual #AmEditing events:

🌷 Far North Editors Meeting, 12/10, 11:15 am Pacific
✏ Scholarly Editing in the Humanities Happy Hour (Member Only), 12/10, 5 pm Pacific
🤝 Editors Helping Editors: Working w/ Difficult Clients, 12/11, 4 pm Pacific

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November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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More free, virtual #AmEditing events for you:

New Event! 👓 Scholarly Editors Developmental Editing Book Club, part 1, 12/1, 4 pm Pacific
📚 Near North Editors Meeting, 12/2, 11 am Pacific
🕰 Memoir Editing Group, 12/3, 4 pm Pacific
☕ Editors of Color Coffee Hour, 12/8, noon Pacific

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November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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This week we give thanks to YOU, our edibuddies who help make the Guild the friendliest editing organization around! We've got free virtual events coming up for you to enjoy. Most open to all editors, registration required.

📙 Book Coaching Group, 11/26, 3 pm Pacific

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#GiantPencilFanClub
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November 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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Are you regretting missing the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference? You're in luck! You can still purchase access to presentation recordings, available for a full six months. Get all the available videos or select a package that fits your needs at an affordable price.

edsguild.org/virtual-purchase
Four images of people giving presentations or posing and smiling surrounded by colorful borders. Text: Missed Red Pencil? It's not too late! Visit edsguild.org/virtual-purchase. Access all the videos or the ones most relevant to you at an affordable price: All Recordings (13 videos): $100; Grow Your Business Pack (6 videos): $60; Develop Your Editing Skills Pack (6 videos): $60; Deep Dive Into the Industry Pack (6 videos): $60. Recordings available through May 8, 2026! Red Pencil Conference 2025 Framing Our Future: Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Northwest Editors Guild logo. #EdsGuild2025.
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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We hear it all the time: "I don't live in the PNW, so I can't join the Guild or attend its events."

Guild membership is open to any editor in the US. And most of our events are open to any editor from anywhere!

Find out why we're known as the friendliest editing organization around. edsguild.org
Photos of Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses posing in front of the Seattle skyline and Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses posing in front of Portland Oregon neon sign. Text: You don't have to live here… (Seattle) Or here… (Portland) To benefit from Northwest Editors Guild. Guild membership is open to any editor in the United States. Most Guild events are open to any editor from anywhere. We make a point to be: Friendly, Affordable, Led by real editors for real editors. #StetPet, Giant Pencil, Red Pencil Conference, Free Mentoring Program, Free Virtual Events, Member Benefits & Discounts, Member Discussion List, and Much Much More! Learn how the Guild can benefit you at edsguild.org.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Today we check in with Effie, #StetPet editorial assistant of Halifax editor @choicewordsedit.bsky.social, who attended the virtual #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference.

"Conferences are wonderful but they can also be a lot, so I’m grateful to Effie for reminding me to take breaks when I need them!"
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November 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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And then there are more free virtual #AmEditing events:

✏ Scholarly Editing/Humanities Happy Hour (Member Only), 12/10, 5 pm Pacific
🤝 Editors Helping Editors: Working w/ Difficult Clients, 12/11, 4 pm Pacific
New! 👓 Scholarly Editors Dev Editing Book Club, part 2, 12/15, 4 pm Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event. Scholarly Editors Developmental Editing Book Club
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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More free virtual #AmEditing events:

📚 Near North Editors Meeting, 12/2, 11 am Pacific
🕰 Memoir Editing Group, 12/3, 4 pm Pacific
☕ Editors of Color Coffee Hr, 12/8, noon Pacific
🌷 Far North Editors Meeting, 12/10, 11:15 am Pacific

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Cartoon phone, laptop, coffee, and scattered office supplies. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event.
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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More free virtual #AmEditing events:

📒 Editing with Disability/Chronic Illness/Neurodivergence, 11/20, 10 am Pacific
🤖 Tech Editing Meetup, 11/20, 4 pm Pacific
New Event! 📙 Book Coaching Group, 11/26, 3 pm Pacific
New! 👓 Scholarly Editors Dev Editing Book Club, part 1, 12/1, 4 pm Pacific

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November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Take your learning and networking to new heights this holiday season with our free virtual events! Most open to all editors, registration required.

🍻 Copyediting & Proofreading Fiction Happy Hour, 11/19, 4 pm Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing tuxedo and sunglasses with a nametag that says "Giant Pencil" resting against a window overlooking Pioneer Square and Sodo in downtown Seattle.
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Meet Roo, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle-area author and #EdsGuild Red Pencil attendee @matthewrehrl.bsky.social.

"I was looking forward to the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference at the Lynnwood Event Center, but—sadly—my #StetPet Roo isn’t quite as fond of red pencils! 😉"
November 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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And even more free, virtual #AmEditing events:

📒 Editing with Disability/Chronic Illness/Neurodivergence, 11/20, 10 am Pacific
🤖 Technical Editing Meetup, 11/20, 4 pm Pacific
New Event! 📙 Book Coaching Group, 11/26, 3 pm Pacific
📚 Near North Editors Meeting, 12/2, 11 am Pacific

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November 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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More free, virtual #AmEditing events for you:

✏ Scholarly Editing in the Humanities Happy Hour (Member Only), 11/12, 5 pm Pacific
📖 Developmental Editing Happy Hour, 11/18, 5 pm Pacific
🍻 Copyediting & Proofreading Fiction Happy Hour, 11/19, 4 pm Pacific

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November 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Giant Pencil is still resting after the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference, but our free virtual editing events are still going strong for your learning and networking fun! Free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required.

🌷 Far North Editors Mtg, 11/12, 11:15 am Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses and nametag that says "Giant Pencil. It/Its. Mascot, Northwest Editors Guild" inside a plastic tote full of items from the Red Pencil Conference's Giant Pencil Photo Booth. There is glitter everywhere.
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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And also a big thank you to our #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference exhibitors: @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social's Pique Publishing, Third Place Books, and @uwcontinuinged.bsky.social!
Red pencil-shaped icon and orange rounded rectangle. Text: Who helps make the Red Pencil Conference happen? Thank you to our Red Pencil exhibitors: University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education, Third Place Books, Pique Publishing, Inc. We'll see you in Seattle Nov. 8! Red Pencil conference logo 2025; Framing Our Future, Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Learn more and register at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 #EdsGuild2025 Northwest Editors Guild logo.
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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One final round of applause for our #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference sponsors: @consciousstyleguide.com, @humancreator.bsky.social, Inclusive Media Solutions LLC, and @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social's Pique Publishing!
Red pencil-shaped icon and orange rounded rectangle. Text: Who helps make the Red Pencil Conference happen? Thank you to our coffee sponsor: Human Intelligence(TM) Institute. Human Creator. We'll see you in Seattle and online Nov. 8! Red Pencil conference logo 2025; Framing Our Future, Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Learn more and register at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 #EdsGuild2025 Northwest Editors Guild logo. Red pencil-shaped icon and orange rounded rectangle. Text: Who helps make the Red Pencil Conference happen? Thank you to our virtual conference sponsor: Inclusive Media Solutions LLC. We'll see you in Seattle and online Nov. 8! Red Pencil conference logo 2025; Framing Our Future, Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Learn more and register at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 #EdsGuild2025 Northwest Editors Guild logo. Red pencil-shaped icon and orange rounded rectangle. Text: Who helps make the Red Pencil Conference happen? Thank you to our lanyard sponsor: Pique Publishing, Inc. We'll see you in Seattle and online Nov. 8! Red Pencil conference logo 2025; Framing Our Future, Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Learn more and register at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 #EdsGuild2025 Northwest Editors Guild logo.
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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We'll be posting more conference photos and highlights in the coming days and invite you to share your photos—whether you were in-person or virtual—by tagging them with the #EdsGuild2025 hashtag so we can all enjoy the friendliest editing conference around!
Julie Willson's "Pencelope," a giant purple pencil wearing a green floral dress with round glasses and a tiny wig, posing in front of a bouquet of flowers while watching the conference online.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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And a huge congratulations to longtime Guild member Michael Schuler who won the 2025 Guild Award of Excellence for extraordinary contributions to the Editors Guild and the greater editing community Michael was nominated by his peers for his generosity and dedication to the organization.
Michael Schuler accepting the Guild Award of Excellence and smiling while holding Guild mascot Giant Pencil, which is wearing a tiny tuxedo.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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We've spent the day catching up after so much fun at the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference on Saturday! Whether you joined us in person or online, we hope you had a fantastic time. Thanks again to our amazing keynote @janefriedman.com and all the presenters and attendees!
Jane Friedman delivering her keynote speech in front of a crowd. Lee Hornbrook smiling while speaking into a mic, with fellow panelists Lynne Pearson, Nicole Guenther, Shannon Roman, and Crystal Shelley smiling and laughing. Lynn Schnaiberg and Lynn Post wearing oversized neon sunglasses and giant sparkly bowties in silly poses along with cardboard cutout of Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses at Giant Pencil's Photo Booth. Beth Chapple, holding an "I (heart) EdsGuild" sign, with her arm around cardboard cutout of Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses, along with Rich Isaac, wearing oversized neon sunglasses and holding a big pencil pillow, posing at Giant Pencil's Photo Booth.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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The #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference is underway with @janefriedman.com’s keynote! Let us know if you’re joining us today in Lynnwood or online by using the hashtag #EdsGuild2025!
Jane Friedman presenting in front of a crowd
November 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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What organizations help make the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference the friendliest editing conference around? We're happy to have @humancreator.bsky.social as our coffee sponsor!

Find out more today at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025
Red pencil-shaped icon and orange rounded rectangle. Text: Who helps make the Red Pencil Conference happen? Thank you to our coffee sponsor: Human Intelligence(TM) Institute. Human Creator. We'll see you in Seattle and online Nov. 8! Red Pencil conference logo 2025; Framing Our Future, Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Learn more and register at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025 #EdsGuild2025 Northwest Editors Guild logo.
November 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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⏰ LAST CHANCE FOR VIRTUAL REGISTRATION! ✏️

You have until 11:59 pm Pacific tonight (11/6) to get a virtual-only ticket to the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference this Saturday. Recordings will be available for 6 months! What are you waiting for? Register now!

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Photo of woman with curly brown hair and glasses inside an orage starburst. Text: Northwest Editors Guild Red Pencil Conference November 8, 2025, Lynnwood Event Center and online. Keynote Jane Friedman, "Editing in the Age of AI: Protecting and Advancing the Craft of Writing." Why Red Pencil? Unique sessions you won't see anywhere else. Presentations for all types of editors. More affordable prices.Longer access to recordings than any other conference. Last Chance! Registration closes soon: In-person registration closes 11:59 pm PT 11/3. Virtual registration closes 11:59 pm PT 11/6. edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025. #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference 2025 logo. Box with a decorative red pencil border. Text: Northwest Editors Guild Red Pencil Conference. 11/8/25, Lynnwood Event Center and Online. What's in it for you? For In-Person Attendees: Structured networking opportunities. Morning meetup for first-time attendees. Buffet lunch and coffee breaks and snacks throughout the day. Giant Pencil photo booth with raffle prizes? Exciting vendor tables. Book sales by Third Place Books. Easy transit options near venue with Link light rail. For Virtual Attendees: Live streams of keynote, 8 breakout sessions, and closing. Morning coffee chat and midday lunchtime chat dedicated to virtual networking. Exclusive virtual attendee Zoom backgrounds and badges. Most sessions recorded and available to view for 6 months—that's until May 2026! There's still time to join in the fun—register now! #EdsGuild2025 edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025
November 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Today we check in with Bunty, #StetPet editorial assistant of ON editor @electricland.bsky.social.

"Bunty has adapted well to the loss of her sofa and now supervises me (while not thwarting evildoers) from a red wing-back chair."
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November 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM