EFA Exhibit and Speakers at ACES 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio - PrZen -- Members of the Editorial Freelancers Association will once again add their expertise at ACES 2023, the annual conference of the American Copy Editors Society. The ACES conference will be held March 23 – 25 in Columbus, Ohio. The theme of the event, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus, is Evolve, The Power of Editing—an exploration of the professional editing life emphasizing various paths for personal and professional development.

ACES presenters this year include EFA members Mark Allen, Gerri Berendzen, Jill Campbell, Christina M. Frey, Barbie Halaby, Molly McGowan, Lori Paximadis, Merrill Perlman, Dr. Olson Pook, Erin Servais, Crystal Shelley, Christine Steele, Lourdes Venard, Nicole Wayland, and Karen Wise. They will speak on a variety of subjects of interest to editorial professionals. Visit our booth to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership or about hiring the right freelancer for your project through our Member Directory and Job List!

"We look forward to going to ACES every year," says Kirsten Reach, EFA  Ohio chapter co-chairperson and this year's booth captain. "It's a great conference, full of valuable content and also a wonderful chance to socialize and spend time with colleagues."

Since the first ACES conference in 1997, editorial professionals have been gathering to network and learn from industry experts. ACES speakers and panelists provide skill-building opportunities, expert insight, and information on trends in language, grammar, style, and usage.

Both the Editorial Freelancers Association and the American Copy Editors Society are committed to upholding professional standards and building skills and knowledge among their membership. In addition to conferences such as this one, the EFA and ACES offer classes, discussion groups, lectures and professional resources to both members and the general public.

Founded in 1970, the EFA is a national nonprofit professional organization with approximately 3,000 members, including writers, editors, copy editors, proofreaders, indexers, translators and others who work in publishing, communications and related fields.

EFA Mission

The EFA advances excellence among our dynamic community of freelance editorial professionals by providing opportunities for business development, learning, and networking. Our resources help our members and their clients build successful collaborations.

"The Editorial Freelancers Association just might be the book publishing industry's most powerful secret weapon …" – Publishers Weekly

For more information about the ACES Conference, visit https://aceseditors.org/conference/aces-2023-columbus.

For more information about the EFA, visit the-efa.org.