November 18th @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm PST
November 20th @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
December 3rd @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
It's our first in-person gathering since before (YOU KNOW WHAT)! So I'm excited! We are meeting with no particular agenda in mind - shop talk, I imagine. Sharing work tips,...
Learn how to get the most from these powerful editing tools. Registration closes today! This course simplifies Microsoft Word macros into small, easy-to-understand chunks and teaches you how to make...
Today is the last day to register for this popular course! In this four-week class, you will begin developing your editorial eye to bring out the best in your clients’...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Join our next coffee chat on Thursday, July 13, at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Register here. When you work for yourself, it can be hard to convince your boss (that’s...
Today is the last day to register for this webinar! When texts are edited for readability, we’re ensuring all readers can access them. In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn more...
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, the Michigan chapter...
Today is the last day to register for this four-week course! If you have experience in fiction developmental editing (or if you’ve taken “Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning”), this four-week...
Join the Chicagoland EFA chapter at 5:30 p.m. CDT on July 26 when freelance editor Molly Rookwood of Rookwood Editing discusses problematic language and how to approach such material with...
Learn how the “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” (FIFA) protects the labor rights of freelance workers who work for NYC companies.
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...
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...
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...
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...
In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll learn everything you need to decide whether starting an editing agency is the right move for you.
At our August coffee chat, we will discuss agreements and contracts for longer projects. Register to join us on Wednesday, August 23, at 1pm EST to talk about the pros and...
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...
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.
: 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...
(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,...
Learn everything you need to know to get started editing children's picture books with this essential six-week course.
This 90-minute webinar provides strategies for correcting accuracy and formatting in footnotes, in-text citations, and more.
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...
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...
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...
In 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,...
In this 60-minute presentation, you'll learn important things to consider when starting your own editor-run writing group.
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...
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.
The 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....
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...
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...
If you have experience in fiction developmental editing, this four-week class will take your skills to the next level.
(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...
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...
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...
This four-week intermediate class goes beyond the basics, honing your line editing skills to bring out the best in your clients' writing.
NOTE: This event is only taking place once (it IS NOT a series of meetings, nor part of a series of meetings), on 10/25/2023. If you find duplicate instances of...
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...
Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? Or perhaps you’re unsure about how a podcast can fit into your business? Tara Whitaker will answer these questions and more...
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., Oct. 25, 6 to 7 p.m. Central, online (free). Repeat speaker Ruth E. Thaler-Carter will present The Challenges and Rewards of Working...
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...
This self-paced course for copyeditors will build on existing skills and introduce you to the world of medical editing.
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...
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club on Friday, November 10, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss Patricia...
This one-hour webinar will show you how to approach hybrid or "experimental" work in a way that builds a respectful relationship with the writer.
Let's laugh and learn while we share our professional challenges and triumphs!
As the winter holidays approach, it’s a good time to think about work-life balance and all of the overhead that comes with being a freelancer. Register to join the Academic...
The EFA's BIPOC chapter is having its first guest speaker on Friday, 11/17! We're so excited to have Zoie Callihan of Lexicon Copy speak to our group of BIPOC freelance...
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 a casual...
Register to join freelance editors Linda Ruggeri and Brittany Dowdle on Thursday, November 30 at 9:30 a.m. PDT / 12:30 p.m. EDT for the Academic Editing Chapter's “Let's Talk About...
Contemplation and Celebration: Our End-of-Year Planning Session and Holiday Party Join the next meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, through Zoom. In our last quarterly meeting of 2023, our...
Do you have trouble finding time to work on your freelance business? Register to join our co-working session on Tuesday, December 5, at 11 a.m. PDT / 2 p.m. EDT!...
Let's reflect on 2023 and share wisdom and hopes for 2024!
Join us for a fun and casual meeting with conversation, networking, and the grammar game Stet! Grab your favorite beverage and get into the holiday spirit by wearing a festive sweater (ugly...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Please register to join us for some mulled w(h)ine on Thursday, December 14, at 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT! We’ll come together to enjoy our favorite beverages and...
The chapter will host a holiday social gathering on December 15 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time through the EFA's Zoom channel. Join your fellow chapter members for a casual meet-up...
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 a casual...
Now that the year is coming to a close, let's share how we succeeded (and failed) throughout the year so we can all have a more productive and less stressful...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Register to join us on Thursday, January 11, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT for our first coffee chat of the year! We’ll be revisiting one of the...
Academic Editing Chapter Volunteer Info MeetingWednesday 17 January 202412:00 to 12:45 PT / 3:00 to 3:45 ET RSVP for the Zoom URL Becoming—and then being—an academic editor is not an easy task....
The EFA invites all of our members to join our annual virtual winter social! EFA co-executives Katy Grenfell and Cody Sisco will share an update about things to look forward...
Please register for the Academic Editing Chapter’s panel for prospective editors on Thursday, January 18, from 12 p.m.–1:15 p.m. PDT / 3 p.m.–4:15 EDT! Editing careers are diverse. So are...
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 a presentation...
Stephanie Argy and Dayna Ridenouer (Members at Large on the EFA Board of Governors) will host audiobook director Christina Rooney for a free 50-minute STET Talk on what editors should understand about audiobook production.
Many but not all freelance editors use contracts as part of their business model. What makes a successful contract? What makes a contract fail? Are they essential? Come hear responses to...
The EFA-CO Chapter is on a roll! Our goal for 2024 is to have one program meeting each quarter, alternating with casual social/networking gatherings. Mark your calendar now for our...
January Program Meeting Join us for a 40-minute deep dive into PerfectIt, the ultimate tool for meticulous proofreading and editing. In this session, you'll discover what PerfectIt is (and isn't),...
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., Jan. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Central), online (free). About the presentation: Freelance editors are entrepreneurs and business owners whether they realize it...
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday, February 2, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss...
Once again, we're exhibiting and presenting at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair! Stop by table T1732 to introduce yourself and learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as...
Register to join the Academic Editing Chapter’s February Coffee Chat on Wednesday, February 14, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT! For Valentine’s Day, we will talk about editor–client...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
The EFA is exhibiting at the 2024 San Francisco Writers Conference. Attendees will join 100+ presenters and fellow writers from across the country and around the world at this year’s...
2/15 at 1:30 p.m. ET--Because it's on Zoom, anyone can join us. Just a quick discussion on 2023 work, ideas for '24, problems/successes and other issues where we learn more...
2/15 at 1:30 p.m. ET--Because it's on Zoom, anyone can join us. Just a quick discussion on 2023 work, ideas for '24, problems/successes and other issues where we learn more...
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. February's meeting is a presentation by...
Want to edit faster, better, and more accurately? Then join us for this practical, hands-on exploration of AI and learn three tools that will revolutionize your editorial workflow. ChatGPT: Your...
The Los Angeles Area chapter will be holding its first meeting of 2024 on Zoom, February 20 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time. The presenter will be Suzy Bills, and she...
Join us for a casual in-person gathering in Longmont! No program and no pressure. Just bring yourself and any topics you've been burning to talk about with other editorial freelancers....
It seems like every time we turn around we’re hearing about AI: It’s horrible, it’s fantastic, it’s unethical, it’s life-changing. So how has it affected you in your work? Take...
Led by academic editor and translator, Sofía Jarrín, this webinar seeks to think about AI programs in your editing and translation work from a perspective of language justice. Based on...
You're good at what you do, but it can be difficult to sell yourself. Let's share tips and strategies for marketing our products and services to make our businesses more...
Mark your calendar now for our next event: a Zoom casual coffee/social hour.
Join us for a casual coffee hour on Thursday, March 7, 1:00–2:30 pm Mountain Standard Time. It's an opportunity to commiserate about rude clients, share your latest triumph, ask your...
Register to join the Academic Editing Chapter’s March Coffee Chat on Tuesday, March 12, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT! We will discuss one of the most tedious...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
The EFA is excited to exhibit at the Association for Asian Studies 2024 Annual Conference. The Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference is the largest gathering of individuals devoted to...
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. March’s meeting will be a casual...
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. March’s meeting will be a casual...
Let's laugh and learn while sharing our professional triumphs and challenges!
You’re invited! Join us online March 27 when Becca Syme, a Gallup-certified strengths coach and author of the Quitbooks for Writers series and the popular Write Better-Faster course, presents “Burnout,...
As an EFA member, do you wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Who are the staff that keep the organizational engine going, and what are their various roles? Whom...
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., March 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Central, online (free). Returning speaker Mike Kowis, Esq., will present What Every Editor Needs to Know about...
Once again, the EFA is exhibiting at ACES. Stop by our booth to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the right freelancer for your project...
A good style sheet can be an invaluable tool for an editor, capturing style and other editorial decisions in one place for quick reference. But the benefits may not outweigh...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss...
Meet the members of the EFA's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation (EDIT) committee and learn about our goals and upcoming initiatives.
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. April's meeting will be a...
Once again, we're exhibiting at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! Stop by our booth (#933) to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the...
As EFA members know, freelancing is rewarding, but can be complicated. Inconsistent and changing rules on how government and businesses define employee versus contractor relationships can make it even more...
“Turn your draft novel into a bestseller.” “Take the guesswork out of great writing.” “A beta reader you don’t have to bribe with chocolate.” Automated grammar checkers and AI writing...
If you’re an academic, attending conferences in your area is a great way to present your work, talk to people doing similar research, and enjoy a night’s sleep in crisp...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Join the SF/Bay Area Chapter for a casual Virtual Networking Meeting! Connect with your fellow editorial freelancers for a chance to discuss your current projects and wins, share referrals, and...
Zoom meeting to get together and say hello, make introductions, chat about work and life.
Certificates can be a valuable way to build your skills and let potential clients know you’re an expert. But they’re often a hefty investment. Are they really worth the cost?...
Excited about the new EFA Discord Server, but unsure about how to navigate the app? Join EFA Events Coordinator Oliver Ray May 9 to learn more about Discord and how...
Or is it both?! Come join us as a leader in our communications field gives us a solid overall perspective. She's Núria Negrão, PhD, a dynamic medical writer specializing in...
MAY MEETING: HOW TO STREAMLINE PROJECTS FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY Every manuscript has its unique needs for the editorial process—but that doesn't mean we as editors need to reinvent the wheel...
Say hello to fellow EFA members in person so we get to know each other, talk work, home (if you want), highs and lows. Or just sit and have a...
Excited about the new EFA Discord Server, but unsure about how to navigate the app? Join EFA Events Coordinator Oliver Ray May 21 to learn more about Discord and how...
Using language in a conscious manner is a vital skill in any editor's toolkit, and the EFA is committed to combatting biases, including fatphobia. Join us for the May STET Talk...
Excited about the new EFA Discord Server, but unsure about how to navigate the app? Join EFA Events Coordinator Oliver Ray May 23 to learn more about Discord and how...
The Los Angeles chapter will be holding our Spring chapter meeting on May 23 at 2:00 Pacific Time. Our speaker will be Nadia Geagea Pupa, and the topic will be...
Let's gather together over a cup of tea and discuss how the year is going so far. Are you progressing to meet your annual goals? Let's help one another get...
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday, June 7, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where we will discuss...
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...
Register to join the Academic Editing Chapter on Monday, June 10, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT to discuss all things indexing. This presentation from Jolanta N. Komornicka and...
Do you ever wish you could rewind the clock and create more time for yourself? In the editing world, macros and productivity tools let you do this, magically creating more...
Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
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.
