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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 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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Silver keyboard keys. Text: @EdsGuild virtual meeting.
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."
Tan Airedale terrier wearing a red "cape," standing over a Superman toy that's face-down on the floor. Tan and black Airedale terrier wearing a red "cape," curled up on a doormat, chewing on a Superman toy.
November 6, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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And if you haven't registered for our editing conference on Saturday, what are you waiting for? You can still get a virtual ticket until 11/6!

✏️ #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference, 11/8, Seattle & Online, price varies, virtual-only registration open thru 11/6

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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 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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More free, virtual #AmEditing events:

🍻 Copyediting & Proofreading Fiction Happy Hour, 11/19, 4 pm Pacific
📒 Editing with Disability/Chronic Illness/Neurodivergence, 11/20, 10 am Pacific

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Cartoon phone, laptop, coffee, and scattered office supplies. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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More free, virtual #AmEditing events

☕ Editors of Color Coffee Hour, 11/10, noon Pacific
🌷 Far North Editors Meeting, 11/12, 11:15 am Pacific
✏ Scholarly Editing in the Humanities Happy Hour (Member Only), 11/12, 5 pm Pacific
📖 Developmental Editing Happy Hour, 11/18, 5 pm Pacific

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Silver keyboard keys. Text: @EdsGuild virtual meeting
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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We're taking a break from Red Pencil prep to share this week's upcoming events with you. All (except Red Pencil) are virtual, free to attend, and open to all editors. Registration required.

🕰 Memoir Editing Group, 11/5, 4 pm Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing sweater and sunglasses posing on a wooden bench with a cup of coffee with floral foam art.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Last chance for in-person #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference registration!

In-person registration to attend the conference in Lynnwood (just north of Seattle) closes TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Don't miss your chance for friendly learning and networking fun!

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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 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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What organizations help make the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference the friendliest editing conference around? Thanks to exhibitors @uwcontinuinged.bsky.social, Third Place Books, and @nadiageageapupa.bsky.social's Pique Publishing!

Find out more & register 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 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 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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The #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference is just over a week away, so that means there are only a FEW DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER for all the learning and fun! Registration for in-person tickets (Seattle) closes 11/3; registration for virtual tickets (anywhere) closes 11/6!

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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
October 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Today we get a treat from Harps, #StetPet editorial assistant of OR Guild member @wellreadedits.bsky.social.

"Harps tends to take a hatchet to the projects she works on, leaving them a little bloody. Every once in a while, though, she gives a project the vampire’s kiss of approval."
Sheltie dog with a toy bloody hatchet in its mouth, appearing to run at the camera. Sheltie dog with a big lip-shaped toy with vampire fangs.
October 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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What organizations help make the #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference the friendliest editing conference around? We're happy to have Inclusive Media Solultions LLC as a sponsor of our virtual conference!

Find out more and register 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 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.
October 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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And don't forget the friendliest editing conference around! In-person registration ends 11/3, virtual registration ends 11/6 at edsguild.org/red-pencil-2025. You won't want to miss Red Pencil!

✏️ #EdsGuild2025 Red Pencil Conference, 11/8, Seattle & Online, price varies.

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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. Register today! 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
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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More free, virtual #AmEditing treats:

☕ Editors of Color Coffee Hour, 11/10, noon Pacific
🌷 Far North Editors Meeting, 11/12, 11:15 am Pacific
✏ Scholarly Editing in the Humanities Happy Hour (Member Only), 11/12, 5 pm Pacific
📖 Developmental Editing Happy Hour, 11/18, 5 pm Pacific

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October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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The Guild is here to fill your treat bucket with full-sized learning and networking events! Free to attend (except Red Pencil), most open to all editors. Registration required.

📚 Near North Editors Meeting, 11/4, 11 am Pacific
🕰 Memoir Editing Group, 11/5, 4 pm Pacific

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Giant Pencil wearing vampire cape and glasses, with tiny, red-tipped pencil-shaped fangs, posing with a red pen, a basket of tiny penils, and a scrap of printed paper covered in red ink.
October 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM