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.
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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 ESTÂ 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.
