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Thank you to all those who responded to the Northwest Editors Guild 2026 Member Survey. We had a response rate of nearly 27%, with 118 of the Guild’s 440 members completing the survey. We hope that you will find this summary of survey responses informative, and we look forward to incorporating your feedback into future Guild programming.
Our all-volunteer board of directors changes a little bit every year, with most members serving a two-year term on the board that ends in February. This year, our new 2026 leadership team answered a few questions so that you can get to know them better!
Of all the ways to begin a book on medical editing, a poem would not be my first (or second or third) guess. But here we are. Dr. Barbara Gastel opens Medical Editing: A Guide to Learning the Craft and Building Your Career with a clever, humorous verse—an introduction as unique as the text itself. There is currently no book in print dedicated to the field of medical editing. The intended audience…
On Saturday, November 8, over 300 editors gathered in Lynnwood and online for the Northwest Editors Guild’s 2025 Red Pencil Conference! This year’s hybrid event, Framing our Futures: Perspectives on a Changing Industry, drew 185 in-person attendees, 131 online attendees, and 24 panelists and speakers (11 of whom were Guild members). The program included 15 empowering sessions exploring everything…
It’s finally here! Read on for everything you need to know about Red Pencil Conference 2025: Framing Our Future: Perspectives on a Changing Industry. See you in Lynnwood or online! Read on for details about the in-person conference.
Psst… the Red Pencil Conference is just three weeks away! Whether you’re joining us online or in person at the Lynnwood Event Center, we’ve got an exciting conference planned for you on Saturday, Nov. 8! No matter which type of ticket you choose, all of this year’s conference attendees get to start the day with an inspiring keynote by publishing expert Jane Friedman, who will discuss how AI is…
Online vs. In-Person vs. Hybrid Conference: Which is Best For You? In a world where Zoom calls and virtual meetups have become the norm, the debate between in-person and online conferences is more relevant than ever. While some people swear by the energy and networking opportunities of face-to-face events, others appreciate the convenience and accessibility of tuning in from anywhere. That’s why…
Whether you’re brand-new to editing or have thirty years of experience, Red Pencil 2025 has been designed for all kinds of editors. This year’s conference—taking place on Saturday, November 8, at the Lynnwood Event Center and online—will offer inspired and empowering sessions for editors at every stage of their career.
The Northwest Editors Guild blog team had the fabulous opportunity to chat recently with Aisha “Ash P” Panjwaneey, owner of Ash P Reads Editing Services. Aisha has two decades of experience in editing across diverse genres and online content. Known among peers as "the book surgeon," she specializes in safe-for-work nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Currently under the mentorship of a renowned…
The definition of a mentor as a “trusted counselor or guide” speaks to the core of what our editing community can offer. Since October 2021, I have been fortunate to mentor 10 editors through the Northwest Editors Guild’s Mentoring Program, and others outside of the Guild. Imagine the collective impact we could have on our community if more of us stepped into a mentoring role. We are supporting…
