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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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April Academic Editing Coffee Chat

(Pictured: Shelves full of books curving away along a library’s upper landing. Photo by Susan Q Yin on Unsplash.) This month's coffee chat will be purely social. We'll be talking...

"Learn how to set up, launch, and run your own freelance editing business.” —Molly McCowan, instructor

Editorial Freelancing 101

Today is the last day to register for this webinar! Whether you’ve been thinking about quitting your 9-to-5 or you want to earn some income on the side while putting...

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EFA Clubhouse: Courting Clients

Clubhouse

By popular request, we'll discuss how and where you've found clients. Do you have a sales packet or strategy that has worked for you? If you're an experienced freelancer, please...

Houston chapter: Publishing Entrepreneurship (virtual)

The next EFA Houston chapter meeting will be Wed., April 26, 6 to 7 p.m. (Central), online. John W. Warren will present Publishing Entrepreneurship. About the presentation: All freelancers are entrepreneurs. You...

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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...

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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