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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North Texas Chapter: October Virtual Coffee Hour

Online (Zoom)

Join the next coffee hour at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, through Zoom. On the second Wednesday of each month, our members get together over coffee to talk editing and entrepreneurship. We...

Cascadia Monthly Coffee Chat

Online (Zoom)

It's that time again—the second Sunday of the month, and we're meeting to discuss what's been going on with our work, our learning, our struggles. If you’re a resident or...

Academic Editing October Coffee Chat: Cold Emails

Marketing: Some freelancers love it, some hate it. But editors in both camps might be united in their dread of crafting a cold email: reaching out to someone they probably...

STET Talk: The EFA Rates Survey

In this month's STET Talk, we'll be taking a deeper dive into the EFA Rates Survey -- how it was created, what the results mean, how the pricing parameters on...

Western Chapters Talk with Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Zoom Meeting , United States

The Los Angeles Area chapter joins the western EFA chapters for an interview styled presentation by children's and YA author Wendelin Van Draanen. A Q&A will follow. We'll be talking...

Western Chapters Talk with Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Online (Zoom)

The SF/Bay Area Chapter joins the Western EFA chapters for an interview styled presentation by children’s and YA author Wendelin Van Draanen. A Q&A will follow. We’ll be talking about...

Western Chapters Talk with Author Wendelin Van Draanen

Online (Zoom)

Our chapter joins the western EFA chapters for an interview styled presentation by children’s and YA author Wendelin Van Draanen. A Q&A will follow. We’ll be talking about working with editors...

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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