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...
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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....
Free
STET Talk: Using AI in Editing
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...
March Meeting: AI and Language Justice
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...
Free
VA Chapter: Marketing Madness
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesYou'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...
Colorado Chapter: Save the Date! March Virtual Social Hour
Online via Zoom 1520 East Covell Boulevard, STE5, PMB336, Davis, CA, United StatesMark your calendar now for our next event: a Zoom casual coffee/social hour.
Free
Colorado Chapter: March Virtual Social/Networking Meeting
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...
Free
Academic Editing March Coffee Chat: Taxes
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...
North Texas Chapter: March Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
Visit the EFA at the AAS 2024 Annual Conference
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...
Michigan Chapter – Third Friday – March 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. March’s meeting will be a casual...
Michigan Chapter – Third Friday – March 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. March’s meeting will be a casual...
March Virtual Coffee (Georgia Chapter)
Google Meet Meet.Google.comLet's laugh and learn while sharing our professional triumphs and challenges!
Chicagoland Chapter :: Burnout, Overwhelm, & Sustainability for Long-Term Success
Online (Zoom)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,...
Free
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...
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...
VA Chapter: Tea Time
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesLet'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...
Academic Editing Book Club: The Art of Academic Editing
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...
Cascadia Chapter: Virtual Summer Gathering
Online (Zoom)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...
The Academic Editing Chapter Presents: Let’s Talk About . . . Indexing
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...
Academic Editing June Coffee Chat: Macros and Productivity Tools
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...
North Texas Chapter: June Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)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...
EFA MI – June Meeting – Q2 Virtual Casual Chat
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesJune'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...
STET Talk: Results-Driven Networking in 2024
Join us June 26 with Linda Ruggeri and Brittany Dowdle for "Results-Driven Networking in 2024." In this STET Talk, we’ll take the intimidation factor out of networking and show that building the...
Chicagoland Chapter :: Make Selling Easy—Without Getting Sleazy
Online (Zoom)Does the idea of closing a sale make you want to take a bath? Do you get to the end of sales calls only to forget your well-practiced pitch? Sales-avoidance...
Free
2024 Annual Meeting
Virtual , United StatesWe 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...
EFA SD and SD/PEN Summer Picnic!
Kate Sessions Park 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, United StatesWe are hosting a potluck style picnic at Kate Sessions Park, an iconic San Diego spot with great views of Downtown San Diego. Please bring a dish to share with...
Free
EFA SD and SD/PEN Summer Picnic!
Kate Sessions Park 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, United StatesWe are hosting a potluck style picnic at Kate Sessions Park, an iconic San Diego spot with great views of Downtown San Diego. Please bring a dish to share with...
Free
SF/Bay Area Panel Discussion: When Someone Edits Your Words
Online (Zoom)We’ve heard tips from expert editors, and we’ve heard feedback from writers who have been edited. But what if you are both? With unique viewpoints from each side of the...
LinkedIn and Social Media Marketing with Wendy Meyeroff
You asked for ideas for social media marketing. We aim to please. :) Wendy Meyeroff will tell us why we need LinkedIn, how to set up our page, and about...
North Texas Chapter: July Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Florida Chapter: Meeting
Zoom Chapter Meeting , United StatesAn organizational Zoom meeting for the Florida Chapter of the Editorial Freelancers Association will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 pm ET. If you are interested in attending,...
EFA MI – July Meeting – Expanding Your Business beyond Editing
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesExpanding Your Business beyond Editing In this interactive workshop for established editors, you’ll explore different services and products you could offer in addition to editing. You’ll also engage in exercises...
Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat
Online (Zoom)It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning, our struggles. If you’re a resident or...
Academic Editing July Coffee Chat: AI for Academic Editors
No matter where you fall on the AI comfort spectrum—from “AI will take my job!” to “AI’s the best tool humanity has!”—you likely want to learn more about it, and...
Colorado Chapter: Save the Date-July Coffee Chat
Mark your calendar now for a casual coffee hour/networking chat on Thursday, July 18, at 1:00 p.m. MT. These informal Zoom sessions are designed to let us step out of...
Free
Colorado Chapter: Casual Coffee Hour/Networking
Join us for a casual coffee hour on Thursday, July 18, 1:00–2:30 pm Mountain Standard Time. This is an opportunity to commiserate about rude clients, share your latest triumph, ask...
Free
Los Angeles Area July Chapter Meeting
Zoom Chapter Meeting , United StatesAuthor Jamaal D. Pittman joins the Los Angeles chapter to talk about his new book, in which he explores ways to navigate the aspects of an editorial career that don't...
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...
Chicagoland Chapter :: Make Selling Easy—Without Getting Sleazy RESCHEDULED
Online (Zoom)Due to technical difficulties, we rescheduled this meeting for July 31. Please join us! *** Does the idea of closing a sale make you want to take a bath? Do...
Free
DFW Chapter Event: The Rising Tide: How accountability and mastermind groups can help boost and sustain professional development, productivity, business planning, editorial skills, and more
Online (Zoom)Erin Brenner and Katherine Kirk have each been in a small group of like-minded professionals for several years. Erin's group started as a social group and quickly became a mastermind...
Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat
Online (Zoom)It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning, our struggles. If you’re a resident or...
Florida Chapter Meeting
Zoom Meeting , United StatesDiscussion: How We Find Work and Establishing a Referral Network.
North Texas Chapter: August Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Academic Editing August Coffee Chat: The Joys of Editing
Editors are good at identifying and solving problems—we’re always ready to tell an author how to better organize a chapter, how a sentence could be more clearly phrased, or how...
EFA MI – August Meeting – Adding Timeless Value to Our Services—Literally
Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United StatesAUGUST MEETING: ADDING TIMELESS VALUE TO OUR SERVICES—LITERALLY We can be an incredible asset to our authors' success without investing hours of unpaid time. In this short class, editor and...
Brews & Edits: Freelance Coffee Chat
TBD San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin us for coffee hour and shoptalk! This will be a themed meetup where San Diego editors can workshop a certain aspect of their business and receive feedback from other...
Free
STET Talk: What Book Designers Really Want 2024
It's time for another STET Talk! This month, we'll be looking at the intricacies of book design as Stephan Tiano and Tamian Wood discuss "What Book Designers Really Want." This...
Houston chapter: Building Community as an Editor (virtual)
The next EFA Houston meeting will be Wed., Aug. 28, 6 to 7 p.m. (Central), online (free). Returning speaker Sean Morrissey Carroll will present "Building Community as an Editor." About the...
Free
VA Chapter: Work-Life Balance During the Holidays
Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United StatesSelf-care is important, and it can easily be set aside during the holidays when life can turn into chaos. Let's discuss how we can set aside some time for ourselves...
Visit the EFA at Printers Row Lit Fest 2024
The EFA will be exhibiting at the 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest which is set for Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 10AM – 6PM. Stop by our table...
Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat
Online (Zoom)It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning, our struggles. If you’re a resident or...
Academic Editing September Coffee Chat: Author Queries
Author queries can be tough to write—at times it feels like they require the verbal equivalent of an Olympic balance beam routine. You want your questions to be friendly and...
Colorado Chapter Program Save the Date
ZoomIn September, Katie Chambers of Beacon Point will share her expertise with us! Fine-Tuning Your Processes When it comes to project management and client management, the best thing you can...
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Colorado Chapter Program: Fine-Tuning Your Processes
Are you overwhelmed by all the nuances of running a freelance business? When it comes to project and client management, the best thing you can do is create clear, effective processes....
Free
North Texas Chapter: September Virtual Coffee Hour
Online (Zoom)Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...
Cascadia Chapter: Virtual Fall Gathering
Online (Zoom)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...
KidLit Chapter Launch
Zoom Chapter Meeting , United StatesAt our launch social, we will introduce the KidLit chapter and its co-coordinators, announce upcoming events, play KidLit trivia, raffle off prizes, and chat in our breakout session. Register today!
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Academic Editing Book Club: The Conscious Style Guide
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, where author Karen Yin...
Michigan Chapter – September Hybrid Meeting (Zingerman’s and Zoom)
Zingerman's Bakehouse 3711 Plaza Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesThe EFA's Michigan Chapter hosts a meeting every month, usually on the third Friday. This month's hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting will be on the third Saturday of September, from 3:00 p.m. until...
San Diego Picnic social
Kate Sessions Park 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, United StatesOur first potluck picnic was a smashing success, so we decided to organize a repeat! Join us on September 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Kate Sessions Park, an iconic...
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STET Talk and Tea
Join EFA board members to chat about ways we can all make our work lives better. Need tips? Resources? Have some to offer? Maybe some requests for future STET Talks?...
September Virtual Coffee
Google Meet Meet.Google.comLet's gather and catch up after the long break!
Free
Visit the EFA at Brooklyn Book Festival 2024
The EFA will be exhibiting at the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festival Day and Literary Market Place, which is set for Sunday, September 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop by...
EDIT Presents Candid Conversations
The EFA's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Transformation (EDIT) committee presents Candid Conversations, a virtual series featuring thought leaders in the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging community who will spotlight their own personal and professional journeys navigating their careers.
