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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Crafting Romance: Editing for Romance Writers

Marina Village Conference Center 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA, United States

We’re partnering with the SoCal Romance Writers for an event that will bring together editors and writers. For anyone working in the romance genre or interested in branching out, this...

Free

February Coffee Chat

Zoom

Take a break from your busy schedule and connect with others working in the KidLit market. This month, our discussion topic is the intersection of text and illustrations in KidLit. ...

North Texas Chapter: February Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

Michigan Chapter – February Informal Website Critique

Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United States

Back by member request, an informal meetup where editors review and receive feedback on their websites (in-progress or published) from their fellows. Come visit if you want to get some...

North Texas Chapter: March Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

KidLit March Book Club Discussion

Zoom Meeting , United States

For our March discussion we’ll be reading a graphic novel by Clément Xavier with illustrations by Lisa Lugrin— The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women’s Suffrage, and Jujitsu. In the early...

Michigan Chapter – March Q1 Virtual Casual Chat

Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United States

March’s meeting is a casual no topic social discussion via Zoom. Come hang out with your fellow editors! Bring a snack, drink (or two) and unwind or ask your fellow...

KidLit Collective April Coffee Chat

Zoom

Take a break from your busy schedule and connect with others working in the KidLit market at our bi-monthly coffee chat. April’s topic is guidance for KidLit authors on the...

North Texas Chapter: April Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

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

May Book Club Discussion

Zoom Meeting , United States

We’ll be reading a Chapter Book for our May Book Club Discussion. We haven't selected the title yet—if you have a chapter book you think we should read, please nominate...

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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