EFA members, learn more about volunteering at events such as book festivals and trade conferences in your area by visiting the Representing the EFA webpage.

The EFA defers to local public health guidelines regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the discretion of local coordinators in deciding to resume in-person meetings and events. For updates, please see the listings below or contact your local chapter.

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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 States

Author 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...

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 States

Discussion: 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...

Brews & Edits: Freelance Coffee Chat

TBD San Diego, CA, United States

Join 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

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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