Upcoming Events, Presentations, Workshops and Courses
Atlanta Self Publishing Conference
Finding Success: Where Networking & Volunteering Meet
Volunteering plays a key role in the success and professional development of many writers, helping them develop beneficial relationships, overcome imposter syndrome, and attract the kind of readers and services providers they seek.
Brittany and Linda, authors of Networking for Freelance Editors will share their extensive experience with volunteering and explain how it can fit into your approach to networking and career building. In this panel we hope to inspire writers to build their networks through volunteering, while they contribute to causes and organizations that align with their values and interests.
ACES 2024 SAN DIEGO
Saturday April 6 at 11am in Coral 6
“Freelancing Success: Where Networking and Volunteering Meet”
Volunteering plays a key role in the success and professional development of many freelance editors, helping them develop beneficial relationships, overcome imposter syndrome, and attract the kinds of clients and projects they seek. Today we have four editors who will share their extensive experience with volunteering and explain how it can fit into your approach to networking and career building. In this panel we hope to inspire editors to build their networks through volunteering, while they contribute to causes and organizations that align with their values and interests.
Speakers
Kellie Hultgren, KMH Editing, Freelance developmental, copy, and production editor and book coach
Linda Ruggeri, The Networking Studio, Vice President
Marcella Lopez, Marcella Lopez
Pam Hines, PDHines Editing, Editor ~ Book Coach ~ Writer
San Diego PEN: Results-Driven Networking for Freelance Editors
Join us on Thursday, January 18, 2024, for an exclusive SD PEN presentation on Networking for Freelance Editors.
Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri, authors of the award-winning book Networking for Freelance Editors: Practical Strategies for Networking Success, will discuss networking and how you can create a network that is uniquely yours, based on your goals, your personal communication style, and your everyday activities. Building the network you need is completely within your power, with the time and space available to you now. Let’s learn how to network more efficiently and set some business goals together for the New Year.
EFA Academic Editors Presentation
This presentation explores networking in the context of being a freelance academic editor. While networking is acknowledged as an important part of being successful in business, most people approach it with trepidation, confusion, or discomfort—and misunderstand what it means to network effectively. During this session, participants will reframe the concept of networking, assess their current network, and develop a plan to create a network that is unique to their needs, strengths, and business goals.
Participation is free for EFA Academic chapter members. To register, please contact chap_academic@the-efa.org
NCATA: Results-Driven Networking for Translators
Conferences can be intimidating places, when so many things are happening at the same time. There are sessions to attend, people to meet, presentations to give, lunches and dinners for networking. How do you make the most out of our conference experience? Join Brittany Dowdle and Linda Ruggeri as we discuss how to attend a conference with a simple plan that helps take the stress out of the event. We’ll discuss goals, networking, and where the two intersect at a conference so you can return with more knowledge, feeling empowered, and having grown your network in a way that aligns with your goals and what’s important for you right now. All “verts” (introverts, ambiverts, and extroverts) are welcome!
Registration is free for NCATA members and $25 for non-members. Register here: https://ncata.org/meet-reg1.php?id=7
EFA CON 2023
Join us this August 17th at EFA CON 2023 in Alexandria, Virginia!
As editors who value building relationships with other editors in different fields, we are excited to attending EFACON 2023.
EFA conferences allow you to network with colleagues and develop professionally—a rare opportunity for solo entrepreneurs. EFA conferences have attracted more than 200 editorial freelancers from across North America and abroad. And you don’t have to be a member to attend!
Keynote speakers this year are:
Let’s us know if you’ll be attending so we can meet you there!
IBPA Publishing University (PUB-U)
We could not be more excited to once again participate in IBPA’s Publishing University!
From May 4 through May 6, we will be learning, mingling, sharing ideas and knowledge with other professionals in the publishing industry, as well as celebrating the winners of this years Benjamin Franklin Awards.
As editors who value building relationships with other publishing industry professionals, this conference yielded incredible connections for us last year, when we won the Benjamin Franklin Silver medal for our book Networking for Freelance Editors.
Exciting Keynotes this year are:
Friday May 5th: The Future is Independent: How Indie Publishers Are Transforming the Industry with Rebekah Borucki, Arthur A. Levine, and Andrea Fleck-Nisbet
Saturday May 6th: Legends of Black Independent Publishing, Learning From The Best with Dr. Haki Madhubuti, W. Paul Coates, Kassahun Checole, Wade Hudson, Cheryl Willis Hudson, and Troy Johnson
Let’s us know if you’ll be attending so we can meet you there!
Publishing Professionals Network: Building Your Network in the Publishing World
Building Your Network in the Publishing World
Linda and Brittany will be speaking at the Professional Publishing Network’s Monthly Meetup on March 9 at 5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET.
Though networking may seem like an unwieldy, overwhelming task, this presentation will show that building the network you need and want is completely within your power. We’ll help you plan your steps to create a network that is uniquely yours, based on your goals and networking style.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-your-network-in-the-publishing-world-tickets-519167091747
Women in Publishing Summit 2023
Join Linda and Brittany at the 2023 Women in Publishing Summit—the biggest virtual event for women in the publishing industry! There are over forty workshops for authors, including offerings for nonfiction, fiction, and children’s book authors. Brittany and Linda will present “Create a Successful Network! For Writers and Editors” on March 4 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
You can see the full schedule on the website, but here’s an idea of what’s happening:
Day 1: Writing Craft for all Genres with Experts in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Children’s Books
Day 2: Knowledge Base for Authors: Editing, Routes to Publishing, Production
Day 3: Book Launch Strategies, Marketing, Marketing and More Marketing
Day 4: The Business of Being An Author and Additional Revenue Streams
Our Networking for Editors friends can get $50 off registration with the coupon code 50OFFWIP23. Register today!
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA’s Orange County (California) Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA’s Georgia Chapter Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA’s Maryland Chapter Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: Presentation for PEN (Professional Editors Network)
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
To find out more, visit: pensite.org/events/reframing-the-way-we-network/
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA’s Northern California Chapter Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: Bay Area Editors’ Forum (BAEF) Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: Mixer
Join Linda and Brittany for a free check-in and Q&A.
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA’s Chicago Chapter Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA’s Florida Chapter Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Networking for Freelance Editors: EFA Los Angeles Chapter Presentation
Reframing the Way We Network: A Practical Approach for Freelance Editors
You need a network—and your network needs you! Get ready to reframe your idea of networking, assess your current connections, and learn how to build a network that will grow with you, bringing opportunity, support, and the chance to help others as well. Come join us to get started.
Publication Day!
Join us as we send Networking for Freelance Editors out into the world!