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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EDIT Presents Candid Conversations

Joining us on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. (EST) for the conversation, "Subtle Slurs—Everyday Language’s Ableist Origins," is Dayna Reidenouer. Dayna (they/she) is Your Publishing BFF, a line/copy editor and book coach specializing in inclusive romance, cozy mysteries, and children's books. They’ve also been known to ghostwrite, turning the frameworks of stories into fleshed-out novels readers return to again and again.

Michigan Chapter – February Informal Website Critique

Zoom (Michigan Chapter) MI, United States

Back by member request, an informal meetup where editors review and receive feedback on their websites (in-progress or published) from their fellows. Come visit if you want to get some...

Technology Showcase

Online via Zoom 1520 East Covell Boulevard, STE5, PMB336, Davis, CA, United States

Tenesha L. Curtis will highlight some of her favorite tech to help you work smarter instead of harder!

Free

SF/Bay Area Chapter: 2025 Goals and Mindset Workshop

Online (Zoom)

Join the SF/Bay Area Chapter for a virtual 2025 Goals and Mindset Workshop, a guided goals-tour with Linda Ruggeri. Linda will share tips including how networking can help you reach...

KidLit March Book Club Discussion

Zoom Meeting , United States

For our March discussion we’ll be reading a graphic novel by Clément Xavier with illustrations by Lisa Lugrin— The Bodyguard Unit: Edith Garrud, Women’s Suffrage, and Jujitsu. In the early...

North Texas Chapter: March Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 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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