The Northwest Editors Guild is a professional association for U.S. editors of the written word. PNW-based. Sharing editing news, events & #StetPet assistants.

Joined July 2013
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Like many others, we are no longer active on this platform (other than posting this occasional reminder). You can find the Northwest Editors Guild on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram with the same events, StetPets, and more. Giant Pencil hopes to see you there!
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Meet Hermes, #StetPet editorial assistant of Edmonton editor Alicia Chantal "Hermes is always ready to entice Alicia to take a break with him with snuggles on the couch. Who can refuse when the CEO of Naps has a face like that?"
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Please Note: This will be the final #StetPet we post here. You'll still be able to get your weekly #StetPets through the Guild's LinkedIn, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. And you can always learn more about #StetPet on our website at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Meet Kiera, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member Julia Thompson. "Kiera is a snuggly lapdog disguised as a 60-pound mutt. She’s usually snoozing by my desk or being dragged on a midday #StetWalk when she’d rather be—you guessed it—snoozing."
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Does your trusty animal editorial assistant deserve all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community? Submit a pic and they could be a future #StetPet. We're always in need of submissions! Details and Furry FAQ at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Meet Bartleby, #StetPet editorial assistant of Seattle Guild member Ren Alea. "Bartleby is my thirteen-year-old senior feline editorial supervisor. He oversees all editing from comfy quilt piles and his favorite bed, a hammock mounted on my desk."
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Do you have an animal editorial assistant who "helps" you work? We'd love to meet them and give them a chance at earning all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as a future #StetPet! See details and Furry FAQ at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Meet Kitten, #StetPet editorial assistant of Portland Guild member Anne de Ridder. "Self-promoted to General Manager, Kitten ensures I stay on task, keep my desk clean, and only order approved supplies."
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Do you have an animal editorial assistant who "helps" you work? We'd like to meet them and give them a chance at all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as a future #StetPet! Find full details and Furry FAQ at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Today we check in with Buddy, #StetPet editorial assistant of Spokane Guild member @EagleEyeEditor. "Buddy gets me out for a walk when he knows I need to clear my head. Purely altruistic on his part, of course."
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We want to meet your animal editorial assistant and give them a chance at all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community! Find out how your friend can be an "official" #StetPet and see Furry FAQs at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Meet Sherbert, #StetPet editorial assistant of NY editor Kelly Clancy. "He likes to peer over my shoulder when I'm editing tricky passages, tries his best to save me from our evil printer, and loves to play a little piano when we've been quiet too long."
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Does your animal editorial assistant have a special way of "helping" you work? We'd love to meet them and give them a chance at all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as a future #StetPet. See details and furry FAQ at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Today we check in with Lou, #StetPet editorial assistant of MO editor @CarolinaMarie_V. "Editorial assistant Lou is very discerning 🔍 and loves poetry."
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We're always excited to meet your animal editorial assistants and see how they "help" you work! Share a pic and description and your buddy could earn all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as a future #StetPet. See info at edsguild.org/stetpet
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If you haven't noticed, we're not posting here much anymore. Be sure to follow the Guild on our other social media channels to make sure you're not missing out! You can find us on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Facebook, and Instagram by searching (at)EdsGuild.
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🎶 I wear my sunglasses at night. So I can, so I can, edit with glowing yellow CMOS.🎶 Enjoy this month's cartoon from edibuddy @ivacheung.
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Meet Laney, #StetPet editorial assistant of MI editor @HeatherREdits. "Hello! My name is Laney and I am the #StetWalk Coordinator for Book Realm Revisions, LLC."
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How does your animal editorial assistant "help" you with work? Share a pic and description and your buddy could earn all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community as a future #StetPet. See new submission info and furry FAQ at edsguild.org/stetpet.
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Meet Lola, #StetPet editorial assistant of Boise Guild member @DetailedDraft. "Trusty goofball Lola growls when she’s happy and gives the best extended greetings. She can spot the tiniest crumb on the floor like an editor can spot an italicized period."
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Does your animal editorial assistant deserve all the virtual fame and ear scratches of the online editorial community? Share a pic and your friend could be a future #StetPet! See updated submission guidelines and furry FAQ at edsguild.org/stetpet. We're low on submissions!
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