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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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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 4d
A little pencil (actually a giant one) told us there's plenty of time to watch videos from the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference AND *the video packages are on sale* to give even more people a chance to learn from the friendliest editing conference around!

Details: 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 (even more) affordable price: All Recordings (13 videos): $100 (edited to be $85); Grow Your Business Pack (6 videos): $60 (edited to be $25); Develop Your Editing Skills Pack (6 videos): $60 (edited to be $25); Deep Dive Into the Industry Pack (6 videos): $60 (edited to be $25). Recordings available through May 8, 2026! Red Pencil Conference 2025 Framing Our Future: Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Northwest Editors Guild logo. #EdsGuild2025.
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3 weeks from tonight (3/9), join us for our Virtual Member Meeting: Canva for Editors with @sohinighose.bsky.social to learn how to use Canva's tools to your advantage.

Free to attend, open to all editors, registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

But wait, there's more!

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Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild Virtual Event Crossover. Virtual Member Meeting (open to all editors, Guild member or not!) + Editors Helping Editors. edsguild.org/meetings-events.
February 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
edsguild.bsky.social
A little pencil (actually a giant one) told us there's plenty of time to watch videos from the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference AND *the video packages are on sale* to give even more people a chance to learn from the friendliest editing conference around!

Details: 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 (even more) affordable price: All Recordings (13 videos): $100 (edited to be $85); Grow Your Business Pack (6 videos): $60 (edited to be $25); Develop Your Editing Skills Pack (6 videos): $60 (edited to be $25); Deep Dive Into the Industry Pack (6 videos): $60 (edited to be $25). Recordings available through May 8, 2026! Red Pencil Conference 2025 Framing Our Future: Perspectives on a Changing Industry. Northwest Editors Guild logo. #EdsGuild2025.
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Today we check in with Morry, longtime #StetPet editorial assistant of OR Guild board member @henitsirk.bsky.social.

"Morry is an attentive editorial supervisor, but prefers not to think outside the box."
Black cat with bright, wide eyes, sitting neatly inside an open cardboard box.
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 AM
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Sending love to edibuddies who make the Guild the friendliest editing organization around! See why we earned that title at our virtual editing events. All free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required.

🌷 Far North Editors Mtg, 2/11, 11:15 am Pacific

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#GiantPencilFanClub
Giant Pencil wearing tuxedo and glasses with a tiny red rose behind its "ear" and two tiny red roses in its "hand."
February 11, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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Catch up with @bykristenmclark.bsky.social's useful "Intro to Plain Language" presentation, available for any editor to watch now through 3/10, after which it will become a member-only video.

(DYK Guild members have access to videos and notes dating back to 2008?)

www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...
Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild
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February 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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I think the hashtag “ #stetpet “ is the best hashtag to show off the pets of the editing community, especially #cats and #dogs.

What’s the best #Bluesky hashtag for #Writers with pets?

#WritingCommunity
#CatsOfBlueSky
#DogsOfBlueSky

(FYI for non-writers “stet” means “let it stand” 🤓)
edsguild.bsky.social Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 12d
Meet Bella and Ben, #StetPet editorial assistants of OR Guild board member Julia Anderson.

"Meet Ben, the GSD, and Bella the badger (er, cattle dog). He catches the plot holes and she digs them."
Brown and black cattle dog resting on the carpet with its front paws stretched out long in front of it, looking seriously at the camera. Brown and black German Shepherd dog looking up at the camera with a smile. Medium-sized cattle dog and huge German shepherd dog playing and snuggling on a rug. Medium-sized cattle dog and large German Shepherd playing in the snow.
February 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Learn the basics of how to #edit for simple, clear, yet compelling #language—transforming technical information into reader-friendly content.

Watch @edsguild.bsky.social's webinar "Intro to Plain Language" by @bykristenmclark.bsky.social for FREE:

www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...
Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild
All purchases final: we are unfortunately not able to offer returns at this time.
www.edsguild.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Oh, the things we must do to prove we're human. Enjoy this month's cartoon from edibuddy @ivacheung.com.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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One week from today: Join us online for the February Editors Helping Editors on 2/12 where we'll be discussing scams! Bring an example of an editing-work-related scam you caught or nearly fell for. Free to attend, open to all editors, registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...
Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild Virtual Event. Editors Helping Editors.
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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So cute!
edsguild.bsky.social Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 12d
Meet Bella and Ben, #StetPet editorial assistants of OR Guild board member Julia Anderson.

"Meet Ben, the GSD, and Bella the badger (er, cattle dog). He catches the plot holes and she digs them."
Brown and black cattle dog resting on the carpet with its front paws stretched out long in front of it, looking seriously at the camera. Brown and black German Shepherd dog looking up at the camera with a smile. Medium-sized cattle dog and huge German shepherd dog playing and snuggling on a rug. Medium-sized cattle dog and large German Shepherd playing in the snow.
February 5, 2026 at 12:35 AM
edsguild.bsky.social
Meet Bella and Ben, #StetPet editorial assistants of OR Guild board member Julia Anderson.

"Meet Ben, the GSD, and Bella the badger (er, cattle dog). He catches the plot holes and she digs them."
Brown and black cattle dog resting on the carpet with its front paws stretched out long in front of it, looking seriously at the camera. Brown and black German Shepherd dog looking up at the camera with a smile. Medium-sized cattle dog and huge German shepherd dog playing and snuggling on a rug. Medium-sized cattle dog and large German Shepherd playing in the snow.
February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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On the Guild Blog: @manuscriptas.bsky.social takes a look at Dr. Barbara Gastel's recent book "Medical Editing: A Guide to Learning the Craft and Building Your Career," a useful resource for both existing medical editors and those wanting to learn more.

www.edsguild.org/blog/a-revie...
A Review of ‘Medical Editing’ by Barbara Gastel — Northwest Editors Guild
Of all the ways to begin a book on medical editing, a poem would not be my first (or second or third) guess. But here we are. Dr. Barbara Gastel opens Medical Editing: A Guide to Learning the Craft a...
www.edsguild.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Giant Pencil emerged from its pencil case today, so we have 6 more weeks of free virtual editing events for you! (Actually, it's more than that—our events are ongoing!) Most open to all editors, registration required.

📚 Near North Editors Meeting, 2/3, 11 am Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses, coming out of a yellow pencil-shaped pencil case on a bookshelf with editing-related books on it, with a tiny mug of hot chocolate and a CMOS button on an AP stand nearby.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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January 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Today we check in with Buddy, #StetPet editorial assistant of Spokane Guild member @eagleeyeeditor.bsky.social.

"After a long day of assisting editorially, Buddy likes to relax by pretending to be a babushka."
Black and brown dog snuggled up on a red seat with a bright yellow knitted blanket snuggled around his head, making him look like a babushka.
January 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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matthewrehrl.bsky.social
Oh my gosh! I’m a cat-guy, 😉, but this #stetpet editorial assistant is so beautiful! I’m going to show Roo, my cat, this picture and warn him that he had better be a good kitty 🐈‍⬛ or I may look for a canine upgrade!
edsguild.bsky.social Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · Jan 15
Meet Kona, #StetPet editorial assistant of WA Guild member Christal Brown.

"I had grand plans to leave my day job, become an editor, and spend more time with my dogs. Not only did he help me envision this goal, but he also became part of my business logo."
Huge dark brown Newfoundland dog, standing upright with his front paws on a desk with editing reference books on it, looking as if he's working at the desk. Huge dark brown Newfoundland dog sitting in an office chair and staring at a computer screen on a desk. Huge dark brown Newfoundland dog with his paws and eyes on a copy of CMOS 17th edition that has many tabs in it. Cartoon of a blond woman in a hammock with a laptop, one large brown dog with a floral lei, two medium black and white dogs, and a small goat wearing sunglasses on a tropical beach. Text: Island Time Professional Services. Island Vibes, Big Dog Energy.
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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matthewrehrl.bsky.social
Wow… what a great triple. I bet Amelia has some interesting insights into the similarities and differences of mammalian and reptilian sentience.

I wonder, do reptiles love? I suspect this one does?

#writing
#editing
#WritersOfBlueSky
edsguild.bsky.social Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 26d
Meet Pumpkin, Sophie, and Hulu, #StetPet editorial assistants of OR Guild member Amelia Roth.

"Here are three of my editorial helpers: Pumpkin the kitten, Hulu the Beardie, and our old girl, Sophie. They are always there making sure I'm on task."
Furry orange cat with striking green eyes staring directly at the camera. Black and orange cat with distinct line of contrasting colors down the middle of its face and neck, staring directly at the camera. Bearded dragon in its tank, perching on a rock and looking up at the camera.
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Customize your learning with the Guild's many free virtual editing events! Find what you need to perfectly enhance your education with the list below. All free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required.

📙 Book Coaching Virtual Group, 1/28, 3 pm Pacific

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#GiantPencilFanClub
Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses posing at a coffee bar with sugars and toppings along with a beverage with cinnamon on top.
January 28, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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Learn all about plain language and why editing with plain language in mind is beneficial to readers with @bykristenmclark.bsky.social's recent presentation.

This video is available for any editor to watch through 3/10, after which it will be for Guild members only.

www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...
Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild
www.edsguild.org
January 27, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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On the Guild Blog: @manuscriptas.bsky.social gives us a peek at "Medical Editing: A Guide to Learning the Craft and Building Your Career" by Dr. Barbara Gastel, a much-needed guide for medical editors old and new.

www.edsguild.org/blog/a-revie...
A Review of ‘Medical Editing’ by Barbara Gastel — Northwest Editors Guild
Of all the ways to begin a book on medical editing, a poem would not be my first (or second or third) guess. But here we are. Dr. Barbara Gastel opens Medical Editing: A Guide to Learning the Craft a...
www.edsguild.org
January 23, 2026 at 2:14 AM
edsguild.bsky.social
Meet Pumpkin, Sophie, and Hulu, #StetPet editorial assistants of OR Guild member Amelia Roth.

"Here are three of my editorial helpers: Pumpkin the kitten, Hulu the Beardie, and our old girl, Sophie. They are always there making sure I'm on task."
Furry orange cat with striking green eyes staring directly at the camera. Black and orange cat with distinct line of contrasting colors down the middle of its face and neck, staring directly at the camera. Bearded dragon in its tank, perching on a rock and looking up at the camera.
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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Missed the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference last fall? It's not too late to learn! You can still purchase packs of recordings from the conference that are available to watch at your convenience until May. Find out more at www.edsguild.org/virtual-purc...
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.
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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carolinavonkampen.com
Learn the basics of how to #edit for simple, clear, yet compelling #language—transforming technical information into reader-friendly content.

Watch @edsguild.bsky.social's webinar "Intro to Plain Language" by @bykristenmclark.bsky.social for FREE:

www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...
Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild
All purchases final: we are unfortunately not able to offer returns at this time.
www.edsguild.org
January 20, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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All types of editors are welcome at the Guild's regular monthly virtual meetings! All free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required.

📖 Dev Editing Happy Hour, 1/20, 5 pm Pacific
🍻 Copyediting & Proofreading Fiction Happy Hour, 1/21, 4 pm Pacific

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#GiantPencilFanClub
Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses against blank background, surrounded by different types of pencils, pens, and markers in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.
January 20, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Did you miss @bykristenmclark.bsky.social's "Intro to Plain Language" presentation earlier this week? Lucky you—the video is now available for *everyone* now through 3/10 (after which it becomes a Guild-member-only video). Learn about this important topic today!

www.edsguild.org/intro-plain-...
Intro to Plain Language with Kristen Clark — Northwest Editors Guild
www.edsguild.org
January 17, 2026 at 1:48 AM