December 8 @ 8:00 pm
December 11 @ 1:00 pm
In 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,...
In this 60-minute presentation, you'll learn important things to consider when starting your own editor-run writing group.
Once 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...
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.
The 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....
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...
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...
If you have experience in fiction developmental editing, this four-week class will take your skills to the next level.
(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...
The 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...
The 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...
This four-week intermediate class goes beyond the basics, honing your line editing skills to bring out the best in your clients' writing.
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...
Once 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...
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...
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...
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...
This self-paced course for copyeditors will build on existing skills and introduce you to the world of medical editing.
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...
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...
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.
Let's laugh and learn while we share our professional challenges and triumphs!
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...
The 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...
The 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...
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...
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...
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!...
Let's reflect on 2023 and share wisdom and hopes for 2024!
Join 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...
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...
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...
The 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...
The 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...
Now 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...
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...
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 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....
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...
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...
The 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...
The EFA Offices will be closed Monday, April 8, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 9. Job postings, discussion list subscriptions, and other customer service requests may not be responded to until then.
