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 Saturday, May 6, 2023 | Lynnwood Event Center | Lynnwood, WA

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About the Conference

Held biennially since 2007, Red Pencil is one of the top editing conferences in the country and the largest specifically for editors on the West Coast, with over 200 attendees from the Pacific Northwest, California, Canada, and beyond. A learning and networking forum for members of the Northwest Editors Guild, colleagues, and friends in the editing community, this one-day conference hosts sessions that speak to both freelancers and in-house editors, covering a variety of professional topics from technical editing to comic books and more.

Conference Theme: Seasons of an Editing Career

Providing editors with opportunities to grow and succeed throughout their work lives is a key objective of the Guild, and this goal is embodied in the 2023 conference theme, Seasons of an Editing Career. This year, Red Pencil will focus on providing professional development opportunities that support every phase of an editorial career—from breaking into the field, to expanding a client base, to diversifying or specializing, to exploring paths to retirement.

New in 2023: Red Pencil Virtual Conference Options

For the first time ever, we are offering options for live-streamed conference attendance and access to session recordings after the conference. Explore the ticket options for in-person attendance, virtual attendance, and accessing conference recordings, and choose the ticket option that is best for you. Find out more about virtual ticket options on the Registration Information page.

Covid-19 Health and Safety Measures

The health and safety of everyone present at in-person conference events is our top priority.  If you are attending in-person, find recommended health and safety measures to take before and during the conference on our Covid-19 Policy page.

Transportation

Location

The 2023 conference will be held at the Lynnwood Event Center (3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036), which is located just off I-5, seventeen miles north of Seattle. 

We are excited to be hosting the conference at this new location, which will accommodate more attendees and sessions, make reaching the conference by car and transit more convenient, and provide better access to hotels and restaurants.

 

Driving directions

Driving directions are available on the Lynnwood Event Center website.

Parking

The Lynnwood Event Center offers 400 complimentary spaces in parking lots adjacent to the building’s main entrance.

Transit

Community Transit route 196 stops at 196th St. SW & 36th Ave. W (0.1 miles west of the Lynnwood Event Center), and Community Transit routes 107, 113, 115, and 116 stop at Alderwood Mall Blvd. & 33rd Ave. W (0.3 miles northwest of the LCC).

The Lynnwood Transit Center (0.9 miles southwest of the LCC) is served by Sound Transit routes 511, 512, and 535 in addition to over a dozen Community Transit routes.

Carpooling and Room Sharing

Members, use the Guild's discussion list to connect with other editors about carpooling and room-sharing options. See Discussion List How-to for assistance if needed.

Flights

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the primary regional airport and is served by most national and international carriers. It is located 29 miles south of the Lynnwood Event Center.

Paine Field is located eight miles north of the Lynnwood Event Center and served by a small number of Alaska Air flights from California, Arizona, Nevada, and Alaska.

Hotel Reservations

A discount on a limited number of rooms at two hotels near the Lynnwood Event Center has been arranged for the nights of Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 (you may book rooms on one or both nights).

Hampton Inn & Suites - Seattle North / Lynnwood
19324 Alderwood Mall Parkway Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-771-1888
Distance : 0.8 mile (map)

Standard room with one king-size bed: $130 plus tax per night
Standard room with two queen-size beds: $130 plus tax per night

  • The reduced conference rate is available until Wednesday, April 5, 2023

  • Reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 425-771-1888 and requesting a room under  the Red Pencil Conference 2023 group block OR via the online booking link.
    (This link has a two-night stay as the default but it can be changed to a one night stay.) 

Best Western Alderwood
19332 36th Ave. W. Lynnwood, WA 98036
425-775-7600
Distance : 0.2 mile (map)

Standard room with one king-size bed: $170 plus tax per night
Standard room with two queen-size beds: $170 plus tax per night

  • The reduced conference rate is available until Saturday, April 15, 2023

  • Reservations may be made by calling the hotel at 425-775-7600 and requesting a room under  the Red Pencil Conference 2023 group block OR via the online booking link.
    (This link has a two-night stay as the default but it can be changed to a one night stay.) 

Other Nearby Hotels

Americas Best Value Inn Lynnwood Seattle (0.4 mile)
Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Lynnwood (0.4 mile)
Courtyard by Marriott Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett (0.7 mile)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Seattle North – Lynnwood (0.9 mile)
Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett (1.5 miles)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lynnwood Seattle Everett (1.6 miles)

Pre- and Post-Conference Gatherings

Although the day-long conference is the only in-person, Guild-sponsored weekend event, we've identified nearby eateries so you can plan your own pre- or post-conference functions with colleagues and friends. (The Red Pencil coordinating committee does not necessarily endorse any of these establishments; for a more extensive list, see Lynnwood Tourism Where to Eat or Lynnwood Restaurant Showcase.)

Nearby Restaurants

Accessibility

The Northwest Editors Guild is committed to hosting a conference that is welcoming and enjoyable for every attendee. If you have an accessibility question, concern, or request, please reach out to conference@edsguild.org.

While attending the conference, if you have any questions or requests related to accessibility, please see the volunteers at the registration table or at the Guild information table. The Lynnwood Event Center provides permanent access accommodations under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need temporary auxiliary aids or a wheelchair, those can be acquired at the front desk, located on the upper level.

Presentations will be amplified, and some front-of-room seating will be reserved for people who are hard of hearing or have low vision. These seats will be designated by “Reserved: Accessible Seating” signs. Live-streamed sessions will include live captioning, which means AI-generated captions that are not edited for accuracy. Recorded sessions will be captioned with edited captions.

Name Tag Stickers

“No photos” stickers on name tags identify attendees who do not want to be photographed. Back-of-head shots in groups are fine, but otherwise please respect their request. 

We will provide colored stickers so that everyone can indicate their comfort level with physical contact: red means no contact, please; yellow signals elbow contact or handshakes are okay; and green means hugs are welcome. Please notice and respect attendees’ choices.

Create Access

To help make the conference inclusive and enjoyable for all attendees, we request that you:

  • Move mindfully. Be aware of the people around you.

  • Use middle seats and make a new friend whenever you can. Leave the front and side seats open for late arrivals and those needing easily accessible seating.

  • Take the space you need to fully participate. Ask for what you need.

  • Avoid making assumptions about others’ needs, visible or invisible. Instead, ask what you can do to make someone’s day better.

Contact Information

  • Red Pencil Committee Members
    Beth Chapple, Christina Dubois, Kristi Hein, Kelsey Klockenteger, Karen Parkin, Sarah M. Peterson, Andrea Ptak, Michael Schuler, Kathleen Sidwell, Kathleen Sims

  • Additional assistance by
    Kyra Freestar, Manny Frishberg, Kelley Frodel, Julie Klein, Rudy Leon, Valerie Paquin, Jill Twist, Jill Walters

  • General questions: conference@edsguild.org

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