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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!...

Colorado Chapter: Virtual Holiday Social Meeting

Zoom Event MI, United States

Join 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...

Mountain West Chapter Social Holiday Meeting

Zoom Chapter Meeting , United States

The 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 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 is a casual...

VA Chapter: 2023 Recap

Home of April Michelle Davis Montpelier, United States

Now 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: 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...

EFA Michigan – Third Friday – January Meeting

Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, 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 is a presentation...

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STET Talk

Zoom

Stephanie 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 States

The 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

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...

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...

Come visit us at San Francisco Writers conference Feb. 15-18

Visit the EFA at San Francisco Writers Conference 2024

Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United States

The 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 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. February's meeting is a presentation by...

Los Angeles Area February chapter meeting

Zoom Meeting , United States

The 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 States

Join 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
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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 States

You'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...

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...

EFA: Editorial Freelancers Association Exhibiting at AAS 2024 Annual Conference Encouraging community, expertise, and opportunity. Questions? Email eventscoordinator@the-efa.org Link to AAS Website

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 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. March’s meeting will be a casual...

Michigan Chapter – Third Friday – March Meeting

Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, 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. March’s meeting will be a casual...

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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...

ACES the Society for Editing

The EFA is exhibiting at ACES 2024

Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Once 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...

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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 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. 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 States

Once 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...

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.

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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