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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Florida Chapter Meeting

Zoom Meeting , United States

Discussion: How We Find Work and Establishing a Referral Network.

North Texas Chapter: August Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

Brews & Edits: Freelance Coffee Chat

TBD San Diego, CA, United States

Join us for coffee hour and shoptalk! This will be a themed meetup where San Diego editors can workshop a certain aspect of their business and receive feedback from other...

Free

Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat

Online (Zoom)

It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning, our struggles. If you’re a resident or...

Colorado Chapter Program Save the Date

Zoom

In September, Katie Chambers of Beacon Point will share her expertise with us! Fine-Tuning Your Processes When it comes to project management and client management, the best thing you can...

Free

North Texas Chapter: September Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

Cascadia Chapter: Virtual Fall Gathering

Online (Zoom)

If you’re a resident or admirer of the Cascadia region (that’d be OR, WA, ID, and BC), let’s meet! Virtual seasonal gatherings will be held for the Cascadia chapter every...

KidLit Chapter Launch

Zoom Chapter Meeting , United States

At our launch social, we will introduce the KidLit chapter and its co-coordinators, announce upcoming events, play KidLit trivia, raffle off prizes, and chat in our breakout session. Register today!

Free

Michigan Chapter – September Hybrid Meeting (Zingerman’s and Zoom)

Zingerman's Bakehouse 3711 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The EFA's Michigan Chapter hosts a meeting every month, usually on the third Friday. This month's hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting will be on the third Saturday of September, from 3:00 p.m. until...

San Diego Picnic social

Kate Sessions Park 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, United States

Our first potluck picnic was a smashing success, so we decided to organize a repeat! Join us on September 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Kate Sessions Park, an iconic...

Free

September Virtual Coffee

Google Meet Meet.Google.com

Let's gather and catch up after the long break!

Free

KidLit Chapter Coffee Chat

Zoom Event MI, United States

Take a break from your busy schedule and connect with others working in the KidLit market. October's theme: Favorite KidLit Resources and Tools.

Free

Florida Chapter Meeting

Zoom Meeting , United States

The Florida Chapter of the Editors Freelancing Association will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. The topic for this Zoom meeting will be social media for editors.

Florida Chapter Meeting

Zoom Meeting , United States

The Florida Chapter of the Editors Freelancing Association will meet Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. The topic for this Zoom meeting will be social media for editors.

North Texas Chapter: October Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat

Online (Zoom)

It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning, our struggles. If you’re a resident or...

Western Chapters Talk with Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Zoom Meeting , United States

The Los Angeles Area chapter joins the western EFA chapters for an interview styled presentation by children's and YA author Wendelin Van Draanen. A Q&A will follow. We'll be talking...

Western Chapters Talk with Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Online (Zoom)

Our chapter joins the western EFA chapters for an interview styled presentation by children’s and YA author Wendelin Van Draanen. A Q&A will follow. We’ll be talking about working with editors...

Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat

Online (Zoom)

Note the change to an earlier time! It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning,...

KidLit Chapter Book Club

Zoom Michigan, Select a Country:

Join us to discuss Dave Eggers' middle grade novel, The Eyes and the Impossible, a Newbery Medal winner.

Free

North Texas Chapter: November Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 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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