All About Academic Editing
Whether you're an experienced academic editor or looking to break into this type of editing, join us for a survey of key topics. ...
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
September 2024
October 2024
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
The Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable and the Professional Editors Network are joining forces for an in-person happy hour! Whether you're working in-house or freelance or are just interested in the publishing industry, join us to socialize and network. ...
How to Create House Style Guides
As an editorial professional, you might have years of experience following various publishers' style guides, but what about creating one yourself? This overview will introduce you to what's involved in this type of work—how to approach a project, getting buy-in from key players, what to include (or not), format considerations, and more. ...
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. ...
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. ...
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