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What can the Northwest Editors Guild do for you for just $70 a year?
We connect you with clients.
Online, searchable member directory, the Northwest’s most complete listing of professional editors
Online job board featuring jobs posted directly to us as well as postings curated from other sources around the region
Online information resources that attract clients to the directory and job board
Guild presence at writers’ conferences and other events where clients congregate
We connect you with colleagues.
Friendly networking at bimonthly meetings online
Casual coffee hours and happy hours
Resource sharing, support, and humor on private discussion list (guidelines here)
Opportunities to meet others and develop new skills via volunteer committees, workshops, and projects
Mentoring program with several 10-week sessions each year (learn more here)
We provide you with career-building resources.
Expert presenters at bimonthly meetings
Biennial conferences (and member discount)
Opportunities to teach and speak among colleagues and clients
Online notes and videos of past meetings
Online information and resources for career-building
Discount on The Chicago Manual of Style Online (available to members at additional cost, not included in membership)
We ensure that the Guild’s spirit of community can continue and expand over time.
Maintain healthy administrative and financial capacity
Comply with nonprofit legal responsibilities
Expand vision and programming in a sustainable way
Promote and encourage member engagement and initiative
In return, you accept the following responsibilities:
To maintain high standards in the editorial profession and comply with our code of conduct
To respond helpfully to small requests for information or advice from other members
To share job leads (by referring clients to our online job board or member directory)
To promote the Guild’s activities and help when able