Virtual Holiday Mingle 2024
Connect with your fellow members during the end-of-year season. ...
Calendar
The Professional Editors Network presents professional development meetings on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May. These online events cover a wide range of topics and may be led by PEN members, outside experts, or a combination of both. We also offer occasional happy hours (in person and virtual) and additional learning opportunities for members through workshops and classes. Meetings and happy hours are free; workshops and online classes may carry an additional cost.
If you’re not yet a member, you may attend up to two regular monthly meetings before joining PEN. Happy hours are always fully open to both members and nonmembers unless stated otherwise.
Monthly List
December 2024
January 2025
How to Create the Ultimate Editing Workspace
Make your physical workspace the best it can be! From optimizing ergonomics to keep your body healthy while editing to helpful systems for organization and efficiency, there's always room for improvement. Get both small tips and big ideas to take your home or corporate office to the next level. ...
February 2025
What to Know About Proofreading Indexes
As an editor or proofreader reviewing an index, you can fix typos, formatting errors, or hyphens that should be en dashes. But do you know how to spot issues related to the overall function of this part of a book? Learn what a non-indexer should know about indexing—including problems with term selection, structural red flags, best practices for length, and more. ...
March 2025
Business Automation Tips for Editors
Automating and streamlining repetitive business tasks can free up time for doing your editorial work—or taking more days off. Whether it's email templates and client intake forms or invoicing and expenses, find out what areas of your business you might make more efficient and some of the tools you can use to do it. ...
April 2025
Mystery and Crime Editing
Each genre has its own challenges and rewards for editors, and mystery and crime are no exception. Learn some of the key considerations in editing whodunits, thrillers, and related types of fiction—from crafting clever clues and heightening suspense to developing characters and handling violence. ...
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