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
November 2024

AI and Copyright

Copyright and artificial intelligence are both complex enough topics on their own, and it's hard to talk about one without the other. In this presentation, a copyright expert will discuss whether and how protection applies to work created with AI, the use of copyrighted material to train AI tools, and other topics editors and publishers should be aware of. ...
November 12
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Online Event
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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. ...
January 14
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Online Event
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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. ...
February 11
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Online Event
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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. ...
March 11
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Online Event
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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. ...
April 8
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Online Event
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