History
A small group of editing students started the Professional Editors Network in 1984 as an informal way to stay connected. We are now a nonprofit with over 125 members and an eight-person volunteer board of directors that provides management and general oversight. Many other members volunteer to plan and present meetings, research and write newsletter articles, edit and publish the newsletter, and update and manage the website. Every task is essential to keeping the organization running smoothly.
Over the years, we have welcomed copyeditors, writers, proofreaders, indexers, book designers, and other wordsmiths as members. Most live in the Midwest, but others reside in states around the US and in Canada. If you work with words, PEN is for you no matter where you live. Click here to learn more about joining the Professional Editors Network and the benefits that come with membership.