STET Talk: An Inside Look at the EFA
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...
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Visit the EFA at Author Nation 2024
November 11 - November 15
North Texas Chapter: November Virtual Coffee Hour
November 13th @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST
Academic Editing Book Club: The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science
November 15th @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Upcoming Events
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Houston chapter: What Every Editor Needs to Know about Small Business and Taxes (virtual)
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...
Free
The EFA is exhibiting at ACES 2024
Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United StatesOnce 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...
Academic Editing April Coffee Chat: Style Sheets
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...
North Texas Chapter: April Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
Academic Editing Book Club: Every Day I Write the Book
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...
EDIT Meet & Greet
Meet the members of the EFA's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation (EDIT) committee and learn about our goals and upcoming initiatives.
EFA MI – April Meeting – Marketing and SEO
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesThe 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...
Visit the EFA at the 2024 LA Times Festival of Books!
University of Southern California University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOnce 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...
STET Talk: Legislation Potentially Impacting Freelance Work
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...
North Texas Chapter: Not Your Mama’s Spellcheck: Determining Whether AI Is the Write Tool for You
Online (Zoom)“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...
Academic Editing May Coffee Chat: Conferences
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...
North Texas Chapter: May Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
SF/Bay Area Chapter Virtual Networking Meeting
Online (Zoom)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...
Free
Meet and Greet – Zoom
Zoom meeting to get together and say hello, make introductions, chat about work and life.
Colorado Chapter Program: Is Getting an Editing Certificate Right for You?
Zoom , Select a Country: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?...
Free
Discord Zoom Tutorial for Chapter Coordinators
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...
AI in Communications: Positive or Negative?
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...
Free
EFA MI – May Meeting – Streamlining Projects
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesMAY 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...
Wisconsin Chapter in-person Meet and Greet
Dunkin Dounuts 1502 W Broadway, Madison, WI, United StatesSay 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...
Free
Discord Zoom Tutorial for All EFA Members
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...
STET Talk: Editors as Advocates for People of Size
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...
Secondary Discord Zoom Tutorial for All EFA Members
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...
Los Angeles Area May chapter meeting
Zoom , Select a Country: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...
