ACES: The Society for Editing is for editors of all stripes. In addition to online training and certifi-cation courses, they offer annual conferences—both in-person and virtual. At the conferences, you’ll find a gold mine of sessions to stay current on the evolving world of words.
Freelancing is EFA’s middle name. As a member, you’ll have access to an assortment of webinars and self-paced training in all aspects of freelance editing. And with the EFA Job List, you’ll be notified when authors are looking for your skills and specialties.
PEN offers free professional development meetings from September through May and discounted registration to special workshops and webinars. They also provide a mentorship program. A monthly newsletter and email discussions help members stay connected and share insight and job leads.
Across the landscape of independent publishing, IBPA provides vast resources and education that freelance editors can use to offer their clients the full suite of services—from manuscript evaluation to publication.
The National Association of Independent Writers and Editors brings together resources and opportunities for editors who also write and writers who want to edit. Do you have a book that needs reviews? How about some one-to-one publishing business advice? With webinars, on-demand training, software discounts, and much more, NAIWE helps make it easier to be independent.