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Editors, writers, indexers, and others who work with words. PEN is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but we have members located throughout the United States and beyond. www.pensite.org
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · 2d
Don't miss the last Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour of 2025! PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable invite you to this free casual networking event for anyone with a job or an interest in the Twin Cities publishing scene.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
October 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · 17d
We're kicking off our 2025–2026 season on Tuesday, September 30, with an interactive event focused on new words and evolving language!
Fun with Words: Our Evolving Language
Join PEN member Joanna Werch Takes and former member Maria Heath—a PhD in linguistics with a passion for evolving language, particularly as it’s used in social media—as they lead you through games and...
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Erin K. Maher @erinkmaher.bsky.social · Aug 6
I'm the subject of this month's @pensite.org member spotlight, and here are my ~fun facts~. I'm actually copyediting from a different Amtrak route this week!
What do you do when you aren't working? I’m a volunteer church musician and, as of the past few months, an amateur crossword puzzle constructor. I never manage to take extended time off work, but I do take advantage of the flexibility of freelancing to see a lot of concerts (folk-rock/Americana, singer-songwriters, that kind of thing), both locally and up and down the Northeast Regional train line. What is the most surprising thing about you? Although I have three music degrees and was even a teaching assistant for an intro to rock music course in grad school, my popular music knowledge is extremely spotty. Never invite me to karaoke!
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Jul 17
Happy 100th anniversary to @uminnpress.bsky.social!
University of Minnesota Press Marks a Century of Success
The press, which was founded in July 1925 to publish pamphlets and bulletins, is celebrating its centennial all year as both its scholarly publishing and its trade and regional lists continue to thriv...
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Jul 15
Today's the day! We'll be on the patio unless heat or rain drives us inside. Just look for the PEN/MBPR table signs.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Jul 10
Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Jul 10
Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Jul 10
Reminder: Join us July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social for our summer social hour with the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable! These events are free for all, whether you work in publishing or are just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Jun 4
Our summer Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour is July 15 at @creamandamber.bsky.social! Join us for the next installment of this free casual event series.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
July 15, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · May 12
It's your last chance to register for our last webinar of the season! PEN members and guests who already registered for "Level Up Your Editing Website" should have received the meeting link earlier today, but nonmembers still have until tomorrow morning to sign up.
Level Up Your Editing Website
May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 28
Don't forget: Wednesday is social hour at Lake Monster Brewing! This free casual event hosted by PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable is open to everyone—whether you work in publishing or you're just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 28
Don't forget: Wednesday is social hour at Lake Monster Brewing! This free casual event hosted by PEN and the Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable is open to everyone—whether you work in publishing or you're just interested.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 13
On April 30, come chat with your fellow Twin Cities editing and publishing professionals at our next casual social hour! Fingers crossed for a beautiful day on the Lake Monster Brewing patio.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Twin Cities Geek @twincitiesgeek.com · Apr 23
Your annual guide to #IndependentBookstoreDay is here! See the sales, giveaways, author signings, and more happening at stores throughout #Minnesota (and a few across the border) this Saturday. #IndieBookstoreDay #IBD2025 #IndiesFirst #ShopSmall #BookSky #TwinCitiesGeeks
The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2025
On April 26, 2025, bookstores throughout Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 23
Congratulations to the winners of this year's Minnesota Book Awards!
Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards
The St. Paul-based writer won awards in three categories.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 9
For our last webinar of the season on May 13, Kellie Hultgren (@kelliemhultgren.bsky.social) and Lynn Varon will teach you how to make the website for your editing business the best it can be.
Level Up Your Editing Website
May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT
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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · Apr 17
10/10 tattoo idea right here
A stamp that reads “Not to be removed from the library”
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 17
PEN is proud to once again be sponsoring Rain Taxi's Twin Cities #IndependentBookstoreDay Passport! Visit participating stores starting April 23 to participate—each stop earns you a discount and gets you closer to some bookish prizes. #IBD2024
Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport 2025
Rain Taxi's Twin Cities Literary Calendar is once again publishing its pocket-sized Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport—and offering readers fun
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 13
On April 30, come chat with your fellow Twin Cities editing and publishing professionals at our next casual social hour! Fingers crossed for a beautiful day on the Lake Monster Brewing patio.
Publisher/Freelancer Social Hour
April 30, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 9
For our last webinar of the season on May 13, Kellie Hultgren (@kelliemhultgren.bsky.social) and Lynn Varon will teach you how to make the website for your editing business the best it can be.
Level Up Your Editing Website
May 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. CT
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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · Apr 9
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · Apr 9
Helpful post from @katemckean.bsky.social on how to spot a scam email--with an annotated example www.agentsandbooks.com/p/what-does-...
What Does a Scam Email Look Like?
Just Like This
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Madeleine Vasaly @madeleinevasaly.com · Apr 9
I love learning about genres I don't have much experience with, and @yasminangoe.bsky.social's talk on editing mystery and crime for @pensite.org was a nice overview! Good reminder to consider when leaving violence/language to the reader's imagination is more effective than putting it on the page.
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 7
There's still time to register for Tuesday night's webinar on mystery and crime editing with @yasminangoe.bsky.social! She'll be diving into the mechanics of this genre as well as how to approach sensitive elements with knowledge and respect.
Mystery and Crime Editing
April 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CT
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Professional Editors Network @pensite.org · Apr 4
PSA: The AP Stylebook (@apstylebook.com) is officially on Bluesky!
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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Mar 27
This year I am hosting the Romancing the Craft conference at Rutgers. It’s an all-day affair on May 3 with some of the best romance writers and editors offering a master class, workshops, speed pitches and more. Details and registration here: bit.ly/RomancingTheCraft
Romancing the Craft
Dr. Roxane Gay, the Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies at Rutgers University, is bringing Romancing the Craft to the East Coast for the first time! Romancing the Craf...
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