April Academic Editing Coffee Chat
(Pictured: Shelves full of books curving away along a library’s upper landing. Photo by Susan Q Yin on Unsplash.) This month's coffee chat will be purely social. We'll be talking...
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Medical-Legal Editing, Part 2: Helping Experts Help the Court
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! Medical expert witnesses have the tall order of producing clear, credible, and compelling medical-legal reports for the court. Learn how...
Michigan Chapter – Third Friday Monthly Meeting – April 2023
Zoom , Select a Country:For this month’s meeting we have a guest presenter, Aaron Kendal. He will be educating on the differences between S-Corps, LLCs, and Sole Proprietorships. Other topics will be how to...
Editorial Freelancing 101
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! Whether you’ve been thinking about quitting your 9-to-5 or you want to earn some income on the side while putting...
EFA Clubhouse: Courting Clients
ClubhouseBy popular request, we'll discuss how and where you've found clients. Do you have a sales packet or strategy that has worked for you? If you're an experienced freelancer, please...
Houston chapter: Publishing Entrepreneurship (virtual)
The next EFA Houston chapter meeting will be Wed., April 26, 6 to 7 p.m. (Central), online. John W. Warren will present Publishing Entrepreneurship. About the presentation: All freelancers are entrepreneurs. You...
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Academic Editing Chapter: Let’s Talk About . . . AI and Automation (for Editorial Project Management) with Dr. Cathy Hannabach
(Pictured: Cathy, a woman with dark purplish-red hair and glasses, sits behind her laptop, chin on fist, smiling confidently.) Register Juggling multiple editorial projects is the lifeblood of any successful...
Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning
Today is the last day to register for this popular five-week course! This five-week introductory course is meant for anyone who wants to help authors shape their stories, develop their...
Demystifying the Language of Disability
Today is the last day to register for this exclusive members-only webinar! In this 60-minute workshop, editors will learn how to engage respectfully with the language of disability, which is...
EFA Clubhouse: Monthly Mindset
ClubhouseLet's review, reset, and prepare for what's coming next. To join the conversation, simply download the Clubhouse app on your phone, click the magnifying glass icon and search for “Editorial...
May Academic Editing Book Club
(Pictured: Flyer with the text, "Academic Editing Book Club: Friday, May 5, 10am PT / 1pm ET.") Are you interested in reading and discussing books related to academic editing? If...
SF/Bay Area Chapter: Amy J. Schneider on The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction [In Person]
Mechanics’ Institute 57 Post Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, United StatesIn an interview with Kristen Tate, veteran copyeditor Amy J. Schneider will tell the behind-the-scenes story of her new book, The Chicago Guide to Copyediting Fiction. We'll hear how the book came about,...
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North Texas Chapter: May Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Intermediate Line Editing of Fiction and Creative Nonfiction
Take your line editing to the next level. Registration closes today! This four-week intermediate class goes beyond the basics of line editing, honing your editorial skills to bring out the...
Winning Clients Over with Sample Edits and Proposals
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! This 90-minute webinar will cover the three pillars of launching the client relationship: a deep, empowered idea of your ideal...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – May 19
Zoom , Select a Country: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...
Virginia Chapter: Summer Fun!
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesCome enjoy an evening of hors d'oeuvres while discussing how you manage your business while enjoying the summer sun!
Los Angeles Area May chapter meeting
Zooom , JACKSONVILLE, FL, United StatesSuzy Bills, author of The Freelance Editor’s Handbook will present “Marketing Your Freelance Business Like the Boss You Are.” Marketing is key to building and maintaining a business, but many...
Business Data for Freelance Editors
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! This 60-minute webinar will explain how keeping records of your business income and expenses, project details, holidays, continuing professional development,...
Getting Work from Publishers and Quoting Project Fees
In this one-hour conversation, veteran freelance editor Jennifer Lawler will share her expertise on marketing to and working with book publishers, crafting effective letters of introduction, and quoting project fees for...
North Texas Chapter: June Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – June 16
Zoom Michigan, 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 will be...
2023 Annual Meeting
Virtual , United StatesWe invite all EFA members to the annual business meeting. It is your chance to hear about what Board members and other volunteers have been up to for the past twelve months...
June Academic Editing Coffee Chat
Pictured: Photo of a cup of coffee on an outdoor tabletop, by karl chor on Unsplash. Chat with other academic editors about the ins and outs of privacy and confidentiality...
Proofreading 101
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! If you’ve ever wondered how to branch out into proofreading or make it the starting point of your editorial career,...
Houston chapter: Use Your Voice! Speaking Engagements for Editors (virtual)
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., June 28, 6 to 7 p.m. Central, online. Our speaker, Sean Morrisey Carroll, will present Use Your Voice! Speaking Engagements for Editors....
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Wisconsin Chapter In-person Gathering
New Glarus Post office 10 6th Ave, New Glarus, United StatesIt's our first in-person gathering since before (YOU KNOW WHAT)! So I'm excited! We are meeting with no particular agenda in mind - shop talk, I imagine. Sharing work tips,...
Word Macros A to Z
Learn how to get the most from these powerful editing tools. Registration closes today! This course simplifies Microsoft Word macros into small, easy-to-understand chunks and teaches you how to make...
Introduction to Line Editing Fiction and Creative Nonfiction
Today is the last day to register for this popular course! In this four-week class, you will begin developing your editorial eye to bring out the best in your clients’...
North Texas Chapter: July Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
July Academic Editing Coffee Chat: Taking Vacations as a Freelancer
Join our next coffee chat on Thursday, July 13, at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Register here. When you work for yourself, it can be hard to convince your boss (that’s...
Copyediting for Readability
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! When texts are edited for readability, we’re ensuring all readers can access them. In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn more...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – July 21
Zoom Michigan, 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, the Michigan chapter...
Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate
Today is the last day to register for this four-week course! If you have experience in fiction developmental editing (or if you’ve taken “Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning”), this four-week...
Chicagoland Chapter :: Antisemitism in Fiction & Fantasy: Help Clients Avoid Unintentional Harm
Online (Zoom)Join the Chicagoland EFA chapter at 5:30 p.m. CDT on July 26 when freelance editor Molly Rookwood of Rookwood Editing discusses problematic language and how to approach such material with...
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What NYC’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Means for You
Learn how the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (FIFA) protects the labor rights of freelance workers who work for NYC companies.
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...
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,...
