Come Discuss “Every Day I Write the Book,” a Must-Read for Academic Editors
March 7, 2024
by Letitia Henville On April 12, the Academic Editing Chapter of the Editorial Freelancers’ Association and...
If you are involved or interested in academic editing, the Academic Editing (AE) Chapter will allow you to build your professional network, share information, and discuss relevant topics. Our regular programming includes quarterly virtual informational meetings, hosted alternately by the EFA and Editors Canada, and more frequent, small-group meetings like the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) and our monthly Coffee Chats.
The chapter is a collaboration between the EFA and Editors Canada, which was formed in early summer 2022. After conducting focus groups in 2021, the EFA formed an academic editing working group that reached out to colleagues in Editors Canada to propose creating a partnership. The virtual launch event in September 2022 was attended by nearly 250 people from around the globe, and the chapter was born! We currently have over 500 members in the chapter.
The Chapter’s efforts are run by volunteers who are members of either organization, and both organizations market the chapter events and provide support. Presently, the EFA hosts the AE Chapter’s website and email, and the EFA has granted the chapter funds to support administrative costs and to provide honorariums for guest speakers. We invite anyone who performs academic editing in any capacity to participate in the activities and events free of charge, and you do not have to be a member to participate.
The AE Chapter is organized into working groups with a leadership team overseeing all efforts. The Organizational Chart is a living and changing document that shows the solid team of dedicated volunteers who are building and running chapter activities and events.
Interested in joining our mailing list and receiving our newsletter? Sign up for our mailing list here. And to read past issues, visit here.
Have questions or want to volunteer? Email the co-coordinators at chap_academic@the-efa.org. Our team at Editors Canada can be reached at academic.editing@editors.ca.
Tuesday, May 7 | 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT | Register
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 hotel sheets. But as editors, how can we make attending a conference just as enjoyable—and maybe drum up some work? In our May Coffee Chat, we’ll discuss:
We’ll share stories, tips, and maybe even some travel information. We’re excited to see you there!
(Alt text: A computer screen showing four people in a video call is next to a stack of books, a coffee cup, and a plant. Copyright: pongsirionkham © 123RF.com)
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Friday, June 7 | 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT | Register
Whether you’re approaching academic editing as an author or an editor, The Art of Academic Editing will demystify key stages in the editorial process. As the first full-length guide to the different types of editorial services, it facilitates effective collaboration between authors and editors as the field of academic editing.
The Art of Academic Editing covers the following topics:
The eight contributing authors—experts in their fields—explain the nuts and bolts of their editing practices, using real-life models and sharing tips for both scholarly writers and editors. The book is written in an engaging, nontechnical style for all readers, regardless of background or editing experience. With a glossary of common terms and an online resource guide, this is the essential handbook for scholarly editors and the authors working with them.
Purchase The Art of Academic Editing from Amazon and apply the code EFAACED2024 for a discount.
Authors Cara M. Jordan and Leslie Castro-Woodhouse will join the event.
(Alt text: Flyer with the text, “Academic Editing Book Club, Next Meeting: Friday, June 7, 10am PT / 1pm ET.”)
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Monday, June 10 | 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT | Register
Curious about indexing and how it impacts you as an editor? This presentation from Jolanta N. Komornicka and Alex Peace (co-presidents, Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d’indexation) will introduce you to the basics of the indexing process, explain how editors fit into the scheme, and show how an index is an asset for your client’s book.
Jolanta Komornicka is an indexer, editor, and proofreader. She currently serves as the co-president of the Indexing Society of Canada/Société canadienne d’indexation and is the incoming co-chair of the KWG Twig of Editors Canada. She came to the publishing world by way of academia, where she was an assistant professor of medieval history.
Alexandra Peace is an indexer and editor. She has volunteered for Editors Canada at the regional and national levels. Alex was president of the Indexing Society of Canada / Société canadienne d’indexation for seven years and now is happily past president.
(Alt text: A close-up photo of an open book with the pages fanned out. Photo by Jonas Jacobsson on Unsplash.)
Recordings of past events are available to watch on our YouTube channel.
March 7, 2024
by Letitia Henville On April 12, the Academic Editing Chapter of the Editorial Freelancers’ Association and...
December 19, 2023
Becoming—and then being—an academic editor is not an easy task. It can be isolating to work alone through a pile of journal articles or a seemingly endless dissertation. If you are interested advancing your skills, advocating for the profession, supporting emerging editors, or connecting with like-minded people, then volunteering might be a good option for you.
April 9, 2023
Organizers of the EFA’s Academic Editing Chapter (a partnership with Editors Canada) are pleased to be...
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Friday,…
Register to join the EFA / Editors Canada Joint Academic Editing Book Club (JAEBC) on Monday,…