Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning
Today is the launch for this popular course—now self-paced! This self-paced introductory course is meant for anyone who wants to help authors shape their stories, develop their storytelling grit, and...
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North Texas Chapter: August Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Virginia Chapter: Summer Fun!
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesSummer is the time for vacation, but how can you do that and keep your business in business? Let's have a chat about how we can succeed as freelancers while...
EFA Conference (EFACON 2023)
Westin Alexandria Old Town 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA, United StatesEFACON 2023 will take place August 17–19 in Old Town, Alexandria, VA! EFA conferences allow you to network with colleagues and develop professionally—a rare opportunity for solo entrepreneurs. Our conferences...
Is Becoming an Editorial Agency for You?
In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn everything you need to decide whether starting an editing agency is the right move for you.
August Academic Editing Chapter Coffee Chat: Agreements and Contracts
At our August coffee chat, we will discuss agreements and contracts for longer projects. Register to join us on Wednesday, August 23, at 1pm EST to talk about the pros and...
Los Angeles Area August chapter meeting
Zoom Meeting , United StatesEFA's Los Angeles Area chapter will meet on August 29, via Zoom, for a presentation by Christine Van Zandt on "Editing Books for Children." Attendees will gain an understanding of...
Developmental Editing of Fiction: Advanced
You will come away from this course with a stronger understanding of the craft of fiction and a deeper appreciation for the art of the developmental edit.
EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC)
: Flyer with the text: Academic Editing Book Club: Friday Sept 8, 10am PT / 1pm ET. ***Author attending! Bring your questions for Rachael!*** Thriving as a Graduate Writer offers...
September Academic Editing Coffee Chat: Working with Students
(Pictured: A handmade mug sits next to a laptop. On the screen is a group video chat. Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash.) September is a month of changing leaves,...
Editing Children’s Picture Books
Learn everything you need to know to get started editing children's picture books with this essential six-week course.
Editing Citations for Accuracy and Formatting
This 90-minute webinar provides strategies for correcting accuracy and formatting in footnotes, in-text citations, and more.
VA Chapter: Work-Life Balance During the Holidays
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesWork-life balance can be a challenge any time of the year, but when there are numerous holidays that must be woven into the mix and clients taking vacation days, work-life...
Academic Editing Chapter: Let’s Talk About . . . Communicating Science through Comedy with Kasha Patel
Climate change, pandemics, and misinformation don’t sound like great fodder for a side-stitching joke, but they can be—all it takes is the right perspective and tools. Register to join science...
(CANCELED) Houston chapter: Stet! game night (virtual)
Put on your favorite editing hat, grab some popcorn, and join us for some fun! The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., Sept. 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Central, online...
Free
Chicagoland Chapter: Getting Editorial Work from Book Publishers with Jennifer Lawler
Zoom Meeting , United StatesIn this one-hour conversation open to all EFA members, veteran freelance editor Jennifer Lawler will share her expertise on marketing to and working with book publishers, crafting effective letters of introduction,...
Creating, Leading, and Benefiting from Writing Communities
In this 60-minute presentation, you'll learn important things to consider when starting your own editor-run writing group.
NYC Chapter: Visit the EFA at the 2023 Brooklyn Book Festival
Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza 209 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, NY, United StatesOnce again, we're exhibiting at Brooklyn Book Festival! Stop by our booth (#607 between Joralemon and Adams Streets next to Brooklyn Borough Hall) to learn more about the benefits of...
Editing Romance
This deep dive into romance will help developmental editors build genre toolkits. All the basics of romance—story beats, tropes, and more—will be covered.
Colorado Chapter: The New Elephant in the Room: Using AI Tools in Your Work – and Talking to Clients About It
Zoom Event MI, United StatesThe advent of AI tools like ChatGPT has freelancers navigating tricky waters. We’re exploring the tools and figuring out how to incorporate them into our own work effectively and ethically....
Free
BIPOC EFA Chapter Meeting
The BIPOC EFA Chapter hopes to be a safe space for communities of color to network, share experiences and resources, and brainstorm ideas for future collaboration. Click here to register...
Building a Successful Social Media Strategy with Melanie Johnson
This presentation will be a practical approach to laying the foundation for a successful social media strategy that fits with the time, money and resources you have available. We will...
Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate
If you have experience in fiction developmental editing, this four-week class will take your skills to the next level.
October Academic Editing Coffee Chat: Marketing
(Pictured: A handmade mug sits next to a laptop. On the screen is a group video chat. Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash.) In October, many of us like to scare ourselves by...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – October 20
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA's Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. This month's meeting is 2024...
Los Angeles Area October chapter meeting
Zoom Meeting , United StatesThe October meeting of the Los Angeles Area chapter will take place via Zoom on Friday, October 20, 4:00–5:30 p.m. PT. EFA LA chapter member Pam Hines will be our...
Intermediate Line Editing of Fiction and Creative Nonfiction
This four-week intermediate class goes beyond the basics, honing your line editing skills to bring out the best in your clients' writing.
“Book Outlining Basics for Editors” – Tenesha L. Curtis (Writerwerx University)
NOTE: This event is only taking place once (it IS NOT a series of meetings, nor part of a series of meetings), on 10/25/2023. If you find duplicate instances of...
Free
Visit the EFA at the AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference
Baltimore Marriot Waterfront Hotel 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesOnce again, we're exhibiting at the AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference! Stop by table #24 to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the right...
Chicagoland Chapter :: Is This Thing On? Podcasting 101 for Freelance Editors
Online (Zoom)Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Or perhaps you’re unsure about how a podcast can fit into your business? Tara Whitaker will answer these questions and more...
Free
Houston chapter: Working with Self-Publishing Authors (virtual)
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., Oct. 25, 6 to 7 p.m. Central, online (free). Repeat speaker Ruth E. Thaler-Carter will present The Challenges and Rewards of Working...
Free
Academic Editing Co-Working Session
Do you have trouble finding time to work on your freelance business? Register to join our co-working session on Monday, October 30, at 2 p.m. EDT! Whether you need to...
Introduction to Medical Editing and AMA Style
This self-paced course for copyeditors will build on existing skills and introduce you to the world of medical editing.
North Texas Chapter: November Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Academic Editing Book Club
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club on Friday, November 10, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss Patricia...
Innovative Writing, Innovative Editing: Offering Feedback on Work That Takes Risks
This one-hour webinar will show you how to approach hybrid or "experimental" work in a way that builds a respectful relationship with the writer.
November Virtual Coffee
Google Meet Meet.Google.comLet's laugh and learn while we share our professional challenges and triumphs!
Academic Editing November Coffee Chat
As the winter holidays approach, it’s a good time to think about work-life balance and all of the overhead that comes with being a freelancer. Register to join the Academic...
Write an Effective Website like a Great Piece of Fiction, presented by the BIPOC chapter
ZoomThe EFA's BIPOC chapter is having its first guest speaker on Friday, 11/17! We're so excited to have Zoie Callihan of Lexicon Copy speak to our group of BIPOC freelance...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – November Meeting
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA's Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. This month's meeting is a casual...
Let’s Talk About . . . Creating a Successful Network with Linda Ruggeri and Brittany Dowdle
Register to join freelance editors Linda Ruggeri and Brittany Dowdle on Thursday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. PDT / 12:30 p.m. EDT for the Academic Editing Chapter's “Let's Talk About...
North Texas Chapter: Contemplation and Celebration Holiday Meeting
Online (Zoom)Contemplation and Celebration: Our End-of-Year Planning Session and Holiday Party Join the next meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, through Zoom. In our last quarterly meeting of 2023, our...
December Academic Editing Co-Working Session
Do you have trouble finding time to work on your freelance business? Register to join our co-working session on Tuesday, December 5, at 11 a.m. PDT / 2 p.m. EDT!...
December Virtual Coffee – 2023 in Review
Google Meet Meet.Google.comLet's reflect on 2023 and share wisdom and hopes for 2024!
Colorado Chapter: Virtual Holiday Social Meeting
Zoom Event MI, United StatesJoin us for a fun and casual meeting with conversation, networking, and the grammar game Stet! Grab your favorite beverage and get into the holiday spirit by wearing a festive sweater (ugly...
Free
North Texas Chapter: December Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Academic Editing December Coffee Chat: Mulled W(h)ine!
Please register to join us for some mulled w(h)ine on Thursday, December 14, at 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT! We’ll come together to enjoy our favorite beverages and...
Mountain West Chapter Social Holiday Meeting
Zoom Chapter Meeting , United StatesThe chapter will host a holiday social gathering on December 15 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time through the EFA's Zoom channel. Join your fellow chapter members for a casual meet-up...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – December Meeting
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA's Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. This month's meeting is a casual...
VA Chapter: 2023 Recap
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesNow that the year is coming to a close, let's share how we succeeded (and failed) throughout the year so we can all have a more productive and less stressful...
North Texas Chapter: January Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Academic Editing Chapter January Coffee Chat: Setting Rates
Register to join us on Thursday, January 11, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT for our first coffee chat of the year! We’ll be revisiting one of the...
Academic Editing Chapter: Volunteer Info Meeting
Online Zoom Conference , Select a Country:Academic Editing Chapter Volunteer Info MeetingWednesday 17 January 202412:00 to 12:45 PT / 3:00 to 3:45 ET RSVP for the Zoom URL Becoming—and then being—an academic editor is not an easy task....
Free
EFA Virtual Winter Social
The EFA invites all of our members to join our annual virtual winter social! EFA co-executives Katy Grenfell and Cody Sisco will share an update about things to look forward...
From Academia into Academic Editing: A Panel for Prospective Editors
Please register for the Academic Editing Chapter’s panel for prospective editors on Thursday, January 18, from 12 p.m.–1:15 p.m. PDT / 3 p.m.–4:15 EDT! Editing careers are diverse. So are...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday – January Meeting
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA's Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. This month's meeting is a presentation...
STET Talk
ZoomStephanie Argy and Dayna Ridenouer (Members at Large on the EFA Board of Governors) will host audiobook director Christina Rooney for a free 50-minute STET Talk on what editors should understand about audiobook production.
Free
Chicagoland: All About Contracts
Many but not all freelance editors use contracts as part of their business model. What makes a successful contract? What makes a contract fail? Are they essential? Come hear responses to...
Free
Colorado Chapter: Save the Date for Perfecting PerfectIt
Zoom Event MI, United StatesThe EFA-CO Chapter is on a roll! Our goal for 2024 is to have one program meeting each quarter, alternating with casual social/networking gatherings. Mark your calendar now for our...
Free
Perfecting PerfectIt
Online (Zoom)January Program Meeting Join us for a 40-minute deep dive into PerfectIt, the ultimate tool for meticulous proofreading and editing. In this session, you'll discover what PerfectIt is (and isn't),...
Free
Houston chapter: Lean Business Plans for Freelance Editors (virtual)
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., Jan. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Central), online (free). About the presentation: Freelance editors are entrepreneurs and business owners whether they realize it...
Free
Academic Editing Book Club: The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday, February 2, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss...
Visit the EFA at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair
Once again, we're exhibiting and presenting at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair! Stop by table T1732 to introduce yourself and learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as...
Academic Editing February Coffee Chat: Editor–Client Relationships
Register to join the Academic Editing Chapter’s February Coffee Chat on Wednesday, February 14, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT! For Valentine’s Day, we will talk about editor–client...
North Texas Chapter: February Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Visit the EFA at San Francisco Writers Conference 2024
Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe EFA is exhibiting at the 2024 San Francisco Writers Conference. Attendees will join 100+ presenters and fellow writers from across the country and around the world at this year’s...
JOIN 1ST 2024 MEETING OF EFA MARYLAND
Zoom Michigan, Select a Country:2/15 at 1:30 p.m. ET--Because it's on Zoom, anyone can join us. Just a quick discussion on 2023 work, ideas for '24, problems/successes and other issues where we learn more...
Free
JOIN 1ST 2024 MEETING OF EFA MARYLAND
Zoom Michigan, Select a Country:2/15 at 1:30 p.m. ET--Because it's on Zoom, anyone can join us. Just a quick discussion on 2023 work, ideas for '24, problems/successes and other issues where we learn more...
Free
EFA Michigan – AI for Editors
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA’s Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. February's meeting is a presentation by...
North Texas Chapter: Inside the Modern Editor’s Toolkit: ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
Online (Zoom)Want to edit faster, better, and more accurately? Then join us for this practical, hands-on exploration of AI and learn three tools that will revolutionize your editorial workflow. ChatGPT: Your...
Los Angeles Area February chapter meeting
Zoom Meeting , United StatesThe Los Angeles Area chapter will be holding its first meeting of 2024 on Zoom, February 20 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. The presenter will be Suzy Bills, and she...
Colorado Chapter: Casual In-Person Coffee Hour
Cavegirl Coffeehouse 720 100 Year Party Ct #100, Longmont, United StatesJoin us for a casual in-person gathering in Longmont! No program and no pressure. Just bring yourself and any topics you've been burning to talk about with other editorial freelancers....
Free
STET Talk: Using AI in Editing
It seems like every time we turn around we’re hearing about AI: It’s horrible, it’s fantastic, it’s unethical, it’s life-changing. So how has it affected you in your work? Take...
March Meeting: AI and Language Justice
Led by academic editor and translator, Sofía Jarrín, this webinar seeks to think about AI programs in your editing and translation work from a perspective of language justice. Based on...
Free
VA Chapter: Marketing Madness
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesYou're good at what you do, but it can be difficult to sell yourself. Let's share tips and strategies for marketing our products and services to make our businesses more...
Colorado Chapter: Save the Date! March Virtual Social Hour
Online via Zoom 1520 East Covell Boulevard, STE5, PMB336, Davis, CA, United StatesMark your calendar now for our next event: a Zoom casual coffee/social hour.
Free
Colorado Chapter: March Virtual Social/Networking Meeting
Join us for a casual coffee hour on Thursday, March 7, 1:00–2:30 pm Mountain Standard Time. It's an opportunity to commiserate about rude clients, share your latest triumph, ask your...
Free
Academic Editing March Coffee Chat: Taxes
Register to join the Academic Editing Chapter’s March Coffee Chat on Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT! We will discuss one of the most tedious...
North Texas Chapter: March Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Visit the EFA at the AAS 2024 Annual Conference
The EFA is excited to exhibit at the Association for Asian Studies 2024 Annual Conference. The Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference is the largest gathering of individuals devoted to...
Michigan Chapter – Third Friday – March Meeting
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA’s Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. March’s meeting will be a casual...
Michigan Chapter – Third Friday – March Meeting
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA’s Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. March’s meeting will be a casual...
March Virtual Coffee (Georgia Chapter)
Google Meet Meet.Google.comLet's laugh and learn while sharing our professional triumphs and challenges!
Chicagoland Chapter :: Burnout, Overwhelm, & Sustainability for Long-Term Success
Online (Zoom)You’re invited! Join us online March 27 when Becca Syme, a Gallup-certified strengths coach and author of the Quitbooks for Writers series and the popular Write Better-Faster course, presents “Burnout,...
Free
STET Talk: An Inside Look at the EFA
As an EFA member, do you wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Who are the staff that keep the organizational engine going, and what are their various roles? Whom...
Houston chapter: What Every Editor Needs to Know about Small Business and Taxes (virtual)
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., March 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Central, online (free). Returning speaker Mike Kowis, Esq., will present What Every Editor Needs to Know about...
Free
The EFA is exhibiting at ACES 2024
Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesOnce again, the EFA is exhibiting at ACES. Stop by our booth to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the right freelancer for your project...
Academic Editing April Coffee Chat: Style Sheets
A good style sheet can be an invaluable tool for an editor, capturing style and other editorial decisions in one place for quick reference. But the benefits may not outweigh...
North Texas Chapter: April Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Academic Editing Book Club: Every Day I Write the Book
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss...
EDIT Meet & Greet
Meet the members of the EFA's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation (EDIT) committee and learn about our goals and upcoming initiatives.
EFA MI – April Meeting – Marketing and SEO
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe EFA's Michigan chapter hosts a Zoom meeting every third Friday of each month for a virtual meetup from 3:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Eastern. April's meeting will be a...
Visit the EFA at the 2024 LA Times Festival of Books!
University of Southern California University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOnce again, we're exhibiting at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! Stop by our booth (#933) to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the...
STET Talk: Legislation Potentially Impacting Freelance Work
As EFA members know, freelancing is rewarding, but can be complicated. Inconsistent and changing rules on how government and businesses define employee versus contractor relationships can make it even more...
North Texas Chapter: Not Your Mama’s Spellcheck: Determining Whether AI Is the Write Tool for You
Online (Zoom)“Turn your draft novel into a bestseller.” “Take the guesswork out of great writing.” “A beta reader you don’t have to bribe with chocolate.” Automated grammar checkers and AI writing...
Academic Editing May Coffee Chat: Conferences
If you’re an academic, attending conferences in your area is a great way to present your work, talk to people doing similar research, and enjoy a night’s sleep in crisp...
North Texas Chapter: May Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
SF/Bay Area Chapter Virtual Networking Meeting
Online (Zoom)Join the SF/Bay Area Chapter for a casual Virtual Networking Meeting! Connect with your fellow editorial freelancers for a chance to discuss your current projects and wins, share referrals, and...
Free
Meet and Greet – Zoom
Zoom meeting to get together and say hello, make introductions, chat about work and life.
Colorado Chapter Program: Is Getting an Editing Certificate Right for You?
Zoom , Select a Country:Certificates can be a valuable way to build your skills and let potential clients know you’re an expert. But they’re often a hefty investment. Are they really worth the cost?...
Free
Discord Zoom Tutorial for Chapter Coordinators
Excited about the new EFA Discord Server, but unsure about how to navigate the app? Join EFA Events Coordinator Oliver Ray May 9 to learn more about Discord and how...
AI in Communications: Positive or Negative?
Or is it both?! Come join us as a leader in our communications field gives us a solid overall perspective. She's Núria Negrão, PhD, a dynamic medical writer specializing in...
Free
EFA MI – May Meeting – Streamlining Projects
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesMAY MEETING: HOW TO STREAMLINE PROJECTS FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY Every manuscript has its unique needs for the editorial process—but that doesn't mean we as editors need to reinvent the wheel...
Wisconsin Chapter in-person Meet and Greet
Dunkin Dounuts 1502 W Broadway, Madison, WI, United StatesSay hello to fellow EFA members in person so we get to know each other, talk work, home (if you want), highs and lows. Or just sit and have a...
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