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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 4h

Today we check in with Doodle, #StetPet editorial assistant of DE editor Julie Willson. "Here's Doodle pointing out some awkward phrasing that could be confusing to readers. Or possibly he’s asking for pettings. It’s hard to tell."

Brown, black, and white tabby cat lounging at an angle on a counter and reaching one of its front paws toward the camera.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Time to harvest your picks for our free virtual and in-person editing events! All are free to attend, most open to all editors, Guild member or not. Registration required. 🎨 Book Design Group (Member Only), 9/30, 5 pm Pacific 📚 Near North Editors Meeting, 10/6, 11 am Pacific #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses resting in a field of dried grass that's gone to seed.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Catch up on the video from Radical Copyeditor @radicalcopyeditor.bsky.social's recent presentation "Editorial Tools to Counter Sexism and Transphobia," now available for everyone to watch for a limited time! It will become a member-only video in November. www.edsguild.org/editorial-to...

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Portland-area edibuddies, join us on 10/6 for our next in-person Portland happy hour at Steeplejack Brewing in NE PDX! Free to attend, open to all editors, Guild member or not. You pay for your own food and beverage. Registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses, holding a tiny coffee cup on top of a dictionary. Text: @EdsGuild In-Person Event. Portland Happy Hour.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

ICYMI: @merriam-webster.com added new words! What's your favorite new addition? (Although the opportunity to Rickroll us all sadly was not taken by the dictionary, the word has been added.)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meet Pumpkin, #StetPet editorial assistant of VA editor @meganstolzrogers.bsky.social. "Editing one-handed because the cat needs belly rubs."

Orange cat sprawled across papers on a desk with a human hand scratching its belly.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Take your pick of our freshest virtual and in-person editing events! All free to attend, most open to all editors, Guild member or not. Registration required. 👶 New Parent Editors Meetup (Member Only), 9/24, 2 pm Pacific 🤖 Technical Editing Meetup, 9/24, 4:30 pm Pacific #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses posing against an apple tree full of ripe apples growing against a wooden fence. Text: @EdsGuild #GiantPencilFanClub

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In case you missed it live, the recording of @radicalcopyeditor.bsky.social's recent presentation "Editorial Tools to Counter Sexism and Transphobia" is now available for everyone to watch for a limited time! Learn useful tips with this engaging presentation. www.edsguild.org/editorial-to...

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Friday Quiz time! Which punctuation mark do you think would make the best toy for your #StetPet? 🐶 Squeaky Semicolon 🐰 Chewy Comma 🐱 Bouncy Brackets ❓ Other (please comment)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Whether you have a project to edit that uses APA Style and you need a crash-course to learn, or you've used APA for years and want to make sure your skills are current, be sure to check out these handy videos from @apastyle.bsky.social!

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Meet Zoe, Lulu, and Thelma, #StetPet editorial assistants of CA Guild member Anastasia Kayiatos. "Zoe the tiny Torkie snores softly in her bed beneath my desk while big sisters Lulu and Thelma distract us with their constant cat fights."

Small brown and white dog peering out from the opening of a pet cave bed with a book shelf print on it.

Two cats facing each other, one fluffy and cream-colored, resting in a pet bed made to look like an antique painting of a woman reading a book, the other brown and tan-colored with a brown ruffled collar on a pink pet bed that looks like a fancy couch, with an elaborate book shelf behind them.

Two cats looking up at the camera, one brown and tan-colored, resting in a pet bed made to look like an antique painting of a woman reading a book, the other fluffy and cream-colored on a pink pet bed that looks like a fancy couch, with an elaborate book shelf behind them.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hit your editing skills out of the park when you learn from our free virtual and in-person editing events! All free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required. 🦆 Western Oregon Editors In-Person Meeting, 9/16, 1:30 pm Pacific, Eugene, OR #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses sitting in the stands of a baseball stadium with a game in progress.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The More You Know 💫 Enjoy this word-nerd moment from @merriam-webster.com.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Anything but the default font! Have a laugh with this catchy tune from @ellecordova.bsky.social.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Learn CMOS style with expressing increases, styling titles with periods, and a whole bunch of hyphen advice in this month's @chicagomanual.bsky.social Q&A.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Meet Skrunkle Stanley, #StetPet editorial assistan of WA Guild member Roran Thorne. "His most helpful contribution is disconnecting my second monitor, followed by sleeping on my legs."

Fluffy white and gray cat lounging on a floral cushion with a black plastic fork between his two front paws that he is either smelling or trying to pick his nose with.

Fluffy white and gray cat sleeping upside-down on a floral cushion with his mouth slightly open, showing two fangs.

Fluffy white and gray cat curled up sleeping with a round timer decorated with a panda.

Fluffy white and gray cat in a sphinxlike pose looking at the camera.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our free virtual and in-person editing events keep blooming no matter the season! All free to attend, most open to all editors, Guild member or not. Registration required. 🌷 Far North Editors Meeting, 9/9, 11:15 am Pacific #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses posing with multiple bright yellow sunflowers against a bright blue sky with a few puffy clouds. Text: @EdsGuild #GiantPencilFanClub

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Did you know that Guild membership is open to any editor in the US? That's right, you can enjoy the affordability and perks of the friendliest editing organization around from Portland to Portland, Salem to Salem, or even a Springfield! Find out how the Guild can benefit you at edsguild.org

Photos of Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses posing in front of the Seattle skyline and Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses posing in front of Portland Oregon neon sign. Text: You don't have to live here… (Seattle) Or here… (Portland) To benefit from Northwest Editors Guild. Guild membership is open to any editor in the United States. Most Guild events are open to any editor from anywhere. We make a point to be: Friendly, Affordable, Led by real editors for real editors. #StetPet, Giant Pencil, Red Pencil Conference, Free Mentoring Program, Free Virtual Events, Member Benefits & Discounts, Member Discussion List, and Much Much More! Learn how the Guild can benefit you at edsguild.org.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Don't fret, edibuddies! @ivacheung.com's latest cartoon is here to help coördinate some laughs!

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Attending WriterCon 2026 in Oklahoma City this weekend? Be sure to stop by our "Ask the Editor" table where friendly editors from the Guild and @editorsteaclub.bsky.social will answer your questions about all stages of the editing process. (We also have plenty of chocolates for you!)

Two women sitting behind a table and smiling at WriterCon 2026. Signs on the table are for the Northwest Editors Guild and Editors Tea Club.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

All BIPOC editors are welcome to join us online 9/14 for the next Editors of Color Coffee Hour where we'll discuss finding clients as a BIPOC Editor. Free to attend, open to all BIPOC editors, Guild member or not. Registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event. Editors of Color Coffee Hour.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Meet Legend, #StetPet editorial assistant of OR Guild member Amelia Roth. "Just like the cats, Legend stays close while I'm editing and patiently waits for more exciting things to happen... like lunch or travel!"

Black dog with white on neck and belly sitting on the floor and looking up attentively at the camera.

Wet black dog standing in the green grass alongside a body of water surrounded by mountains and pine trees.

Black dog with white on neck and belly standing in a body of water with a leash held by a woman sitting in a camp chair that's also in the water. They are surrounded by mountains and pine trees.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We may be in denial that summer is ending, but our free virtual and in-person events for editors continue no matter the season. All free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required. 🦆 W OR Editors In-Person Meeting, 9/2, 1:30 pm Pacific, Eugene, OR (🧵: 1/6) #GiantPencilFanClub

Top portion of Giant Pencil wearing sunglasses, mostly buried in the sand of an ocean beach in Southern California with waves crashing in the background.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Join us online next week on 9/7 for "Editorial Tools to Counter Sexism and Transphobia" with @radicalcopyeditor.bsky.social. This event is free to attend and is open to all editors, Guild member or not. The presentation will be recorded. Registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event. Virtual Member Meeting (open to all editors, Guild member or not!)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join us online 2 weeks from today (9/10) for the next Editors Helping Editors, where we'll discuss "Show Me The Money: How to Negotiate for Higher Fees and When to Raise Your Rates." Free to attend, open to all editors, Guild member or not, registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and glasses. Text: @EdsGuild virtual event. Editors Helping Editors.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Meet Murry, #StetPet editorial assistant of Tacoma Guild member @jayceejay.bsky.social. "Murry’s actual duties as my editorial assistant include cuddle breaks and comic relief, though he seems to think he’s helping me edit when he slaps his tail on my keyboard."

Gray, tan, and white cat sitting on a desk in front of a computer monitor with a stern look on its face.

Gray, tan, and white cat sitting on a desk in front of a computer monitor with a stern look on its face and licking its nose.

Back view of a gray, tan, and white cat sitting in front of a computer monitor, staring at a cat on the screen that looks quite similar to it.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're here with learning and networking opportunities for editors whose careers are just about to bloom and those who have been bright for a while. All events are free to attend, and open to all editors. Registration required. 📙 Book Coaching Group, 8/26, 3 pm Pacific (🧵: 1/6) #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses posing against coral and yellow dahlias in bloom against a bright blue sky. Text: @EdsGuild #GiantPencilFanClub

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Log on two weeks from today (9/7) to learn how to counter harmful language that is sexist or transphobic with presenter @radicalcopyeditor.bsky.social. Free to attend, open to all editors, Guild member or not. The meeting will be recorded. Registration required at www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

❓Friday Quiz time: We don't like that people think em dashes are an AI tell. But which grammar, punctuation, or other writing habit would you *not mind at all* if people stopped using because it became a supposed AI tell? Dangling modifiers Comma splices Errant apostrophes Other (please comment)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How do you refer to the decades that were 10 and 20 years ago? The popular terms you see might not be in Chicago Style! Find out what you "aughts" to know in this latest @chicagomanual.bsky.social Shop Talk.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Meet Marley, #StetPet editorial assistant of MI editor Megan Ryan. "This is Marley, a two-year-old Corgi mix. He joined my editing business in April 2026. He helps out by taking long naps on the couch and reminding me that it's good to take breaks and go outside."

Brown and white dog curled up on a white towel on a couch, looking at the camera.

Brown and white dog with short legs napping on a wood floor with its nose and front paws slightly underneath a chair. A blue ball is visible nearby.

Brown and white dog with short legs and a blue harness and leash, sitting attentively in the green grass with a red and yellow ball in its mouth.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Guild is different, and we're proud of it! We have free recurring virtual and in-person editing events, most open to all editors, member or not. Check out what's coming up soon. Registration required. 🦆 W OR In-Person Meeting, 8/19, 1:30 pm Pacific, Eugene, OR (🧵: 1/5) #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses, resting in green foliage, with a metal silhouette of what appears to be a PacMan-type creature with fangs about to eat the pencil and a balloon rising to the side.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We've got a few weeks left in the #SummerOfStetPet, where we're honoring 9 years and 500+ of your animal editorial assistants! Your friend deserves virtual fame, so go ahead and send in that photo and description of your #StetPet. Find full details and the history of StetPet at edsguild.org/stetpet.

Small, fuzzy, black dog wearing a harness and leash, on a sandy and rocky ocean beach, looking up with pure glee with sand all over his nose. Text: Northwest Editors Guild. edsguild.org/stetpet. Summer of #StetPet. Celebrating 9 YEARS and more than 500 of your StetPets!

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Matthew Rehrl MD @matthewrehrl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’ll bet @cloviseditorial.bsky.social #StetPet editorial assistant is excellent inspiration for your horror vampire 🧛‍♂️ novel editing too! My vet would say those are great looking teeth! 😉 #CatsOfBlueSky #WritersOfBlueSky #HorrorNovels

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Learn Chicago Style suggestions for aligning page numbers in the TOC, citing a document in a personal archive, capitalizing definite articles in a nickname, and more in this month's @chicagomanual.bsky.social Q&A.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Meet Mac, #StetPet editorial assistant of ON editor @cloviseditorial.bsky.social. "Mac doesn't quite understand how to do a brain dump, but he's sure up for trying!"

Tan, brown, and white cat with eyes closed and its mouth wide open, fangs and tongue in full view, resting its head on a piece of paper on a table. It's unclear if the cat is screaming or yawning.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

No matter where you log in from, we've got virtual (and some in-person) editing events to take your learning to new heights! Free to attend, most open to all editors, registration required. 🌷 Far North Editors Meeting, 8/12, 11:15 am Pacific (🧵: 1/5) #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencil wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses, posing against a cluster of three tall, skinny palm trees against a blue sky, with one of the palms appearing to grow out of the top of GP's lead.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Want to learn more about editorial reports and other deliverables? Editors Helping Editors is this Thursday, 8/13, where you'll learn how to make them, who gets them, and more! Bring your examples to share. Free to attend, open to all editors, registration required: www.edsguild.org/meetings-eve...

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

"I'll be back." – That recent project Enjoy this month's cartoon from edibuddy @ivacheung.com.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Wondering how to correctly cite a podcast? Check out @apastyle.bsky.social's quick video showing how to format podcast citations in APA Style and why your podcast source must be listed too.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Meet Milly, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member Tracy Wilson. "After 10 years as my canine edibuddy, it’s time for her StetPet moment in the (literal) sun—despite her steadfast refusal to put on a happy face for photos."

Tan dog with a white muzzle and green collar staring directly at the camera with an uninterested look on its face.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Stay bright and sharp with your editing skills at our free virtual and in-person events! Most open to all editors, registration required on our website. 🦆 Western Oregon Editors In-Person Meeting, 8/5, 1:30 pm Pacific, Eugene, OR #GiantPencilFanClub

Giant Pencl wearing tropical shirt and sunglasses posing in a patch of blooming Black Eyed Susan flowers.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Something Giant is Brewing! The Northwest Editors Guild is teaming up with our friends at @editorsteaclub.bsky.social to bring you a new virtual editing conference this winter! We’ll be sharing more details as they brew in the coming weeks, but mark your calendars now for January 22–23, 2027.

Giant Pencil wearing sweater and glasses resting inside an ornate magenta teapot. Text: Something Giant is Brewing. Save the Date, Jan. 22-23, 2027, Online. Northwest Editors Guild & Editors Tea Club.

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Matthew Rehrl MD @matthewrehrl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

From Poet Julia Caroline Dorr: “Buttercups, bright-eyed and bold, Hold their chalices of gold To catch the sunshine and the dew.” Not a bad description for Ms. Buttercup! 😉 look at those eyes! #StetPet #CatsOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Are you at the Willamette Writers Conference in Portland today? Be sure to stop by the Guild's table at the Writer's Fair TONIGHT, 5-7 pm where you can learn all about editing and the Guild, and even take your photo with Giant Pencil! The Fair is open to the public! #WilWrite26

Woman with brown hair in a striped tank and woman with blonde hair with back to the camera looking at a man talking. Text: Willamette Writers Writer's Fair Participant. Join the Northwest Editors Guild at the fair. July 31st, 5 -7 pm. Willamette Writers Conference. Photo: Gail Pasternack.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Friday Quiz time: Your favorite writing and editing reference books are hosting a summertime picnic! Which book's contribution are you most looking forward to? 🌽 Corn on the Cob from CMOS 🫒 Antipasto from AP Stylebook 🍉 Melon from Merriam-Webster ❓ Other (please comment)

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Don't be one of those trolls in the comments who's trying to argue with the dictionary. Learn about words that didn't originate where you may have thought they did, courtesy of @merriam-webster.com.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Say hello to Ms. Buttercup, brand new new #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member Norma "Rosie" Wigutoff. "Meet Ms. Buttercup who, with her mom Mandy, has come to live with me and has graciously accepted the role of editorial assistant extraordinaire!"

Black and brown cat with bright yellow-green eyes staring up at the camera.

Black and brown cat with bright yellow-green eyes, curled up on a cat bed behind a plant, staring straight at the camera.

Black and brown cat stretched out on its back rolling around on the carpet.

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Northwest Editors Guild @edsguild.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Why do the Guild's regular virtual and in-person events stand out? We're and super friendly, the events are free, and most are open to nonmembers! Registration required for all. New!🧸 New Parent Editors Meetup (Member Only), 7/30, 2 pm Pacific (🧵: 1/6) #GiantPencilFanClub

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