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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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"Developmental editors are detectives and solution finders." —Val Mathews, instructor

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 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...

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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...

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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