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Editors, writers, indexers, and others who work with words. PEN is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but we have members located throughout the United States and beyond.

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Join us for our October event on Tuesday the 28th! It's a chance to get to know the many new PEN board members and discuss the organization's goals for the year ahead.

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Personalizing PEN: Meet and Greet with the New PEN Board
October 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Don't miss the last Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour of 2025! PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable invite you to this free casual networking event for anyone with a job or an interest in the Twin Cities publishing scene.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
October 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Don't miss the last Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour of 2025! PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable invite you to this free casual networking event for anyone with a job or an interest in the Twin Cities publishing scene.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
October 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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October 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We're kicking off our 2025–2026 season on Tuesday, September 30, with an interactive event focused on new words and evolving language!
Fun with Words: Our Evolving Language
Join PEN member Joanna Werch Takes and former member Maria Heath—a PhD in linguistics with a passion for evolving language, particularly as it’s used in social media—as they lead you through games and...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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I'm the subject of this month's @pensite.org member spotlight, and here are my ~fun facts~. I'm actually copyediting from a different Amtrak route this week!
August 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today's the day! We'll be on the patio unless heat or rain drives us inside. Just look for the PEN/MBPR table signs.
Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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July 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
pensite.org
July 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
pensite.org
July 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Our summer Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour is July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social! Join us for the next installment of this free casual event series.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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June 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It's your last chance to register for our last webinar of the season! PEN members and guests who already registered for "Level Up Your Editing Website" should have received the meeting link earlier today, but nonmembers still have until tomorrow morning to sign up.
Level Up Your Editing Website
May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT
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May 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Don't forget: Wednesday is social hour at Lake Monster Brewing! This free casual event hosted by PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable is open to everyone—whether you work in publishing or you're just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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April 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Don't forget: Wednesday is social hour at Lake Monster Brewing! This free casual event hosted by PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable is open to everyone—whether you work in publishing or you're just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
pensite.org
April 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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On April 30, come chat with your fellow Twin Cities editing and publishing professionals at our next casual social hour! Fingers crossed for a beautiful day on the Lake Monster Brewing patio.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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April 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Your annual guide to #IndependentBookstoreDay is here! See the sales, giveaways, author signings, and more happening at stores throughout #Minnesota (and a few across the border) this Saturday. #IndieBookstoreDay #IBD2025 #IndiesFirst #ShopSmall #BookSky #TwinCitiesGeeks
The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2025
On April 26, 2025, bookstores throughout Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day.
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April 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Minnesota Book Awards!
Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards
The St. Paul-based writer won awards in three categories.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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For our last webinar of the season on May 13, Kellie Hultgren (@kelliemhultgren.bsky.social) and Lynn Varon will teach you how to make the website for your editing business the best it can be.
Level Up Your Editing Website
May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT
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April 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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10/10 tattoo idea right here
April 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
PEN is proud to once again be sponsoring Rain Taxi's Twin Cities #IndependentBookstoreDay Passport! Visit participating stores starting April 23 to participate—each stop earns you a discount and gets you closer to some bookish prizes. #IBD2024
Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport 2025
Rain Taxi's Twin Cities Literary Calendar is once again publishing its pocket-sized Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport—and offering readers fun
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April 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On April 30, come chat with your fellow Twin Cities editing and publishing professionals at our next casual social hour! Fingers crossed for a beautiful day on the Lake Monster Brewing patio.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
pensite.org
April 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
For our last webinar of the season on May 13, Kellie Hultgren (@kelliemhultgren.bsky.social) and Lynn Varon will teach you how to make the website for your editing business the best it can be.
Level Up Your Editing Website
May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT
pensite.org
April 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Helpful post from @katemckean.bsky.social on how to spot a scam email--with an annotated example www.agentsandbooks.com/p/what-does-...
What Does a Scam Email Look Like?
Just Like This
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April 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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I love learning about genres I don't have much experience with, and @yasminangoe.bsky.social's talk on editing mystery and crime for @pensite.org was a nice overview! Good reminder to consider when leaving violence/language to the reader's imagination is more effective than putting it on the page.
April 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
There's still time to register for Tuesday night's webinar on mystery and crime editing with @yasminangoe.bsky.social! She'll be diving into the mechanics of this genre as well as how to approach sensitive elements with knowledge and respect.
Mystery and Crime Editing
April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CT
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April 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM