EFA members, learn more about volunteering at events such as book festivals and trade conferences in your area by visiting the Representing the EFA webpage.

The EFA defers to local public health guidelines regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the discretion of local coordinators in deciding to resume in-person meetings and events. For updates, please see the listings below or contact your local chapter.

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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 States

Summer 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 States

EFACON 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...

Los Angeles Area August chapter meeting

Zoom Meeting , United States

EFA'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...

VA Chapter: Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United States

Work-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...

NYC Chapter: Visit the EFA at the 2023 Brooklyn Book Festival

Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza 209 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, NY, United States

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...

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.

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...

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 States

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...

Los Angeles Area October chapter meeting

Zoom Meeting , United States

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...

Visit the EFA at the AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference

Baltimore Marriot Waterfront Hotel 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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...

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...

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...

Office Closed Monday April 8.

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.

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