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August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Announcing PEN’s 2021-2022 Season

PEN News

We are happy to announce the Professional Editors Network’s coming season of professional development events! Due to the ongoing pandemic, we are planning for another all-virtual season.

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June 14, 2021October 12, 2021

Twitter Chats for Editors

Tech

A lot of editors spend a lot of time on Twitter. One of the many ways they interact with each other is through tweet chats—structured group discussions scheduled for a specific day and time and using a specific hashtag so people participating can see what the others are saying.

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May 20, 2021May 13, 2021

“Born Accessible” Publishing

Tech

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to use technology more than ever. But it’s also shined a light on the gaps in access that prevent some people—especially those with visual or hearing impairments—from using technology, or from enjoying the same ease of use many of us do.

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February 23, 2021December 29, 2022

9 Tips for Freelancers on LinkedIn

Business

A few small changes can make a big difference in your LinkedIn presence.

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January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

Digging Into Fact-Checking

Editing

I was born persnickety. It’s a good thing, too, for my chosen career is working with words every day, striving to get things right. Most days I fill this role as an editor, but some days I wear the fact-checking hunting cap instead: same goals, different job.

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January 15, 2021October 10, 2021

Free Tax Resources for Minnesota Freelancers

Business

Taxes can be confusing even if you have a single W-2 job, and things get more complicated when you’re a freelancer. Luckily, there are resources you can take advantage of to make sure you’re doing your taxes right or even have someone do them for you—all for the attractive price of free. Here are some of the ones available for freelancers who live in Minnesota.

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December 4, 2020December 23, 2020

10 Ways to Make the Most of Your Professional Directory Listing

Business

For many professionals, getting a directory listing is one of the big perks of joining an association like the Professional Editors Network. So how do you set yourself apart?

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November 18, 2020January 29, 2021

Using Tact to Critique a Manuscript

Editing

It’s an integral part of the work of editing, but it makes many editors anxious—especially when they’re not sure how the client will respond. Here is what PEN member Janet Bridgland had to say about her personal strategy.

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October 28, 2020January 18, 2021

A Technical Editor’s Rules on Rule Breaking

Editing

In my professional life, I work on technical materials in subjects like renewable energy, toxicology, and finance—areas in which accuracy and precision of language are critical.

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October 12, 2020October 15, 2020

Attend the Virtual 2020 Twin Cities Book Festival

PEN News

Learn about this year’s all-virtual Twin Cities Book Festival and how you can win a free year of PEN membership!

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September 1, 2020January 18, 2021

Using Online Communities to Solve Editorial Questions

Editing

Last year, I had the pleasure of copyediting a book by a local musician. Just before the book was going to print, a well-known author, who was an acquaintance of the musician, submitted a blurb to be included in the book.

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August 14, 2020August 26, 2020

Announcing PEN’s All-Virtual 2020-2021 Event Lineup

PEN News

Check out the topics we’ll be covering this season!

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August 6, 2020January 18, 2021

How to Use Custom Dictionaries in Microsoft Word

Tech

Although a spell-checker is no substitute for proper editing, it’s a helpful tool for any freelancer.

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August 2, 2020August 4, 2020

11 Tips for Working from Home

Business

Many of us are freelancers with years of experience working from home, but thanks to COVID-19, a lot of other people are doing it for the first time—temporarily or long-term.

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