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.
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December 8 @ 8:00 pm
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December 11 @ 1:00 pm
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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...
