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Topic: The Editing Process and Working with an Editor
■ 9:00am – 9:30am Networking
■ 9:30am – 11:00am Guest Speaker
Join us for this panel discussion with two seasoned editors. Bring your questions about the editing process, and what writers should ask an editor before working together.
Chelsey Drysdale worked as a technology magazine editor for nearly two decades. Her latest copyediting, proofreading, and developmental editing projects include novels, memoirs, hybrid nonfiction, business/self-help books, and marketing content. Her essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, PS, The Coachella Review, Brevity, The Manifest-Station, and more. She edits at drysdaleeditorial.com.
Pam Hines guides fiction writers in crafting compelling, emotionally resonant stories with strong structure and polished prose. As an editor, book coach, and former pediatrician, she combines analytical precision with compassionate problem-solving, supporting writers—especially those balancing busy careers—on their journey to publication. She is an active member of the editing and writing community, serving on the board of SD/PEN, speaking at ACES and EFA-LA events, and leading write-ins. Find out more at PDHines Editing.