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
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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May 2025

Level Up Your Editing Website

The best websites do more than provide basic facts and contact details. They organize information intuitively, anticipate a visitor's questions, and make it as likely as possible that someone will take the next step, whether that means requesting a quote or buying a resource. If you already have a website for your editing business but want to make sure it's doing the right things, this is for you. ...
May 13
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Online Event
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