North Carolina
Activities of EFA's chapter in North Carolina will be posted here. For additional information, contact Scott Bogue, chapter coordinator, chap_nc AT the-efa DOT org. You must be an EFA member to join an EFA chapter. Chapter events are open to all members, guests of members, and freelancers interested in joining EFA.
Next Meeting
Previous Meetings
Marketing Yourself
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The NC chapter spring meeting was held at the Cameron Village library in Raleigh. Ten hardy souls braved the famous local traffic to attend. Three were guests; two of them are interested in joining the EFA. A sumptuous, but healthy, mid-afternoon snack was served by EFA member Rachel Hardy (thanks, Rachel!). The topic was Marketing Yourself, an evergreen
topic that produced some interesting ideas during the usual lively exchange — perhaps a result of the participants' widely divergent specialties and circumstances.
New Year's Resolutions for Freelancers
Saturday, January 26, 2008
This new meeting location at Cameron Village Library turned out well for EFA members in and around Raleigh. We arranged a room for eight, but had to bring in chairs for two more (a good problem to have). The group included two new members and a guest. The meeting evolved into an intensive, energetic discussion about what it takes to get started in editorial freelancing. The questions and answers triggered many side discussions and led to any number of new networking connections. We even had an unexpected visitor, a young woman from the library staff who would love to get into editorial freelancing and who stopped in to introduce herself.
Social and Networking Meeting
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Beating Burnout
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Getting Started as a Freelance Magazine Writer
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Paula Spencer spoke about writing for magazines. We are in the process of writing up the talk on Getting Started as a Freelance Magazine Writer for an article to appear in a future edition of The Freelancer.
Networking
Saturday, July 15, 2006
May Memorial Library, 342 S. Spring St., Burlington, NC 27215
Organizing Your Home Office for Success
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Professional organizer Katrina Solomon addressed the topic of Organizing Your Home Office for Success. As an extra perk, Katrina has agreed to give a free one-hour consultation to a lucky attendee.
Where Do You Find Freelance Work?
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Come with three ideas for a chance to win BIG! Added attraction: a silent auction (and no money required)
Project Management and Editing Skills
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Our speakers include editors from the nationally acclaimed publisher, Algonquin Books.
Networking
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Come and enjoy fellowship with other freelancers. A variety of appetizers/desserts were provided! At this informal meeting, we discussed FA business (including the upcoming National Conference), results of our annual survey (what topics meetings we'll cover for the coming year), and projects and types of editing our members were working on.
Marketing for Freelancers: Five Steps to Success
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Kim Fields, chapter leader, led a discussion on marketing that included five main points: discovering the difference marketing can make for your business, developing a marketing plan, focusing on clients, CLIP (How will clients find you/locate your contact info?), and don't forget to budget!
UNC-Chapel Hill Freelancing
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Guest speaker Ron Maner, Managing Editor, UNC-Chapel Hill Press, spoke about how to find out about freelancing positions with his press, what he looks for in a freelance copy editor/proofreader, why he re-hires a freelancer, and what type of work he has for freelancers. He’ll also answer your questions!
Tax Help for the Self-Employed
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Jennifer Clark, CPA, who is also self-employed, discussed SEP retirement plans, the benefits of incorporation, tax breaks for freelancers, and software accounting systems.
Negotiating Rates
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Sheila Buff, a longtime EFA member who has served both as a co-executive director and treasurer of the organization, can count books that have made the New York Times Best Seller list among her many freelance accomplishments. Hear her expertise on topics that are critical to building a successful freelance career:
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How to negotiate a rate with a new client
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How much to charge to realize a realistic profit
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When to ask a client for a raise
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What other freelancers, nationwide, are charging
Tech-Savvy Editing
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Speaker Karen McMahan of Do-It-Write Inc. highlighted the following areas:
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working with long-distance clients
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on-screen editing
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using a website as a marketing tool
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résumé tips for freelancers
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