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"Developmental editors are detectives and solution finders." —Val Mathews, instructor

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning

Today is the last day to register for this popular five-week course! This five-week introductory course is meant for anyone who wants to help authors shape their stories, develop their...

"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...

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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