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"The language of disability is deeply personal. Editors play a crucial role in supporting disability-affirming language." —Emily Ladau, instructor

Demystifying the Language of Disability

Today is the last day to register for this exclusive members-only webinar! In this 60-minute workshop, editors will learn how to engage respectfully with the language of disability, which is...

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EFA Clubhouse: Monthly Mindset

Clubhouse

Let's review, reset, and prepare for what's coming next. To join the conversation, simply download the Clubhouse app on your phone, click the magnifying glass icon and search for “Editorial...

May Academic Editing Book Club 

(Pictured: Flyer with the text, "Academic Editing Book Club: Friday, May 5, 10am PT / 1pm ET.") Are you interested in reading and discussing books related to academic editing? If...

North Texas Chapter: May Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – May 19

Zoom , Select a Country:

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...

Virginia Chapter: Summer Fun!

Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United States

Come enjoy an evening of hors d'oeuvres while discussing how you manage your business while enjoying the summer sun!

Los Angeles Area May chapter meeting

Zooom , JACKSONVILLE, FL, United States

Suzy Bills, author of The Freelance Editor’s Handbook will present “Marketing Your Freelance Business Like the Boss You Are.” Marketing is key to building and maintaining a business, but many...

"When it comes to making informed decisions, business data is the freelancer's secret weapon." —Maya Berger, instructor

Business Data for Freelance Editors

Today is the last day to register for this webinar! This 60-minute webinar will explain how keeping records of your business income and expenses, project details, holidays, continuing professional development,...

Getting Work from Publishers and Quoting Project Fees

In this one-hour conversation, veteran freelance editor Jennifer Lawler will share her expertise on marketing to and working with book publishers, crafting effective letters of introduction, and quoting project fees for...

North Texas Chapter: June Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

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

EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – June 16

Zoom Michigan, United States

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 will be...

EFA Annual Meeting

2023 Annual Meeting

Virtual , United States

We invite all EFA members to the annual business meeting. It is your chance to hear about what Board members and other volunteers have been up to for the past twelve months...

June Academic Editing Coffee Chat

Pictured: Photo of a cup of coffee on an outdoor tabletop, by karl chor on Unsplash. Chat with other academic editors about the ins and outs of privacy and confidentiality...

"Proofreaders are the last line of defense against clunky formatting, blurry images, and other mistakes." —Jennifer Dinsmore, instructor

Proofreading 101

Today is the last day to register for this webinar! If you’ve ever wondered how to branch out into proofreading or make it the starting point of your editorial career,...

Wisconsin Chapter In-person Gathering

New Glarus Post office 10 6th Ave, New Glarus, United States

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,...

"Word macro tools help you edit faster and more accurately, and you don't need to be a tech whiz to use them." —Jennifer Yankopolus, instructor

Word Macros A to Z

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...

North Texas Chapter: July Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

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...

"When you edit for readability, you open doors for everyone." —Erin Brenner, instructor

Copyediting for Readability

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...

EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – July 21

Zoom Michigan, United States

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...

"Developmental editors make the author's vision their vision." —Val Mathews, instructor

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate

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...

"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...

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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