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Academic Editing November Coffee Chat
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...
Write an Effective Website like a Great Piece of Fiction, presented by the BIPOC chapter
ZoomThe 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...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – November Meeting
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. This month's meeting is a casual...
Let’s Talk About . . . Creating a Successful Network with Linda Ruggeri and Brittany Dowdle
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...
North Texas Chapter: Contemplation and Celebration Holiday Meeting
Online (Zoom)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...
December Academic Editing Co-Working Session
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!...
December Virtual Coffee – 2023 in Review
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Colorado Chapter: Virtual Holiday Social Meeting
Zoom Event MI, United StatesJoin 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...
Free
North Texas Chapter: December Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
Academic Editing December Coffee Chat: Mulled W(h)ine!
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...
Mountain West Chapter Social Holiday Meeting
Zoom Chapter Meeting , United StatesThe 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...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday Meeting – December Meeting
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. This month's meeting is a casual...
VA Chapter: 2023 Recap
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesNow 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...
North Texas Chapter: January Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
Academic Editing Chapter January Coffee Chat: Setting Rates
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 Meeting
Online Zoom Conference , Select a Country: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....
Free
EFA Virtual Winter Social
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...
From Academia into Academic Editing: A Panel for Prospective Editors
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...
EFA Michigan – Third Friday – January Meeting
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. This month's meeting is a presentation...
STET Talk
ZoomStephanie 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.
Free
Chicagoland: All About Contracts
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...
Free
Colorado Chapter: Save the Date for Perfecting PerfectIt
Zoom Event MI, United StatesThe 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...
Free
Perfecting PerfectIt
Online (Zoom)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),...
Free
Houston chapter: Lean Business Plans for Freelance Editors (virtual)
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...
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Academic Editing Book Club: The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook
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...
Visit the EFA at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair
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...
Academic Editing February Coffee Chat: Editor–Client Relationships
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...
North Texas Chapter: February Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
Visit the EFA at San Francisco Writers Conference 2024
Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe 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...
JOIN 1ST 2024 MEETING OF EFA MARYLAND
Zoom Michigan, Select a Country: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...
Free
JOIN 1ST 2024 MEETING OF EFA MARYLAND
Zoom Michigan, Select a Country: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...
Free
EFA Michigan – AI for Editors
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. February's meeting is a presentation by...
North Texas Chapter: Inside the Modern Editor’s Toolkit: ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
Online (Zoom)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...
Los Angeles Area February chapter meeting
Zoom Meeting , United StatesThe 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...
Colorado Chapter: Casual In-Person Coffee Hour
Cavegirl Coffeehouse 720 100 Year Party Ct #100, Longmont, United StatesJoin 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....
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