I am thrilled to announce that I will be presenting a session at this year’s Editorial Freelancer’s Association’s virtual EFACON 2026 conference!

The name of my session is “Write • Revise • Repeat: A Self-Editing Toolkit.” Here’s a bit more about it:

Even experienced editors struggle to edit their own work. Our expertise does not eliminate our brain’s tendency to “autocorrect” errors or eliminate cognitive bias when we are too close to the prose. This session takes a look at why it’s difficult to edit your own work and offers practical strategies for editing your manuscript with greater clarity and objectivity.

We’ll begin with “big-picture” developmental editing techniques—such as reverse outlining and building a “book bible.” Next, we’ll discuss how to copy/line edit your manuscript using multiple, focused passes.

The use of AI tools as a diagnostic tool to train yourself to identify personal stylistic habits, patterns, and crutches while revising will also be discussed.

Use the link https://bit.ly/4kGhUFZ to register and the code TEN2026 for 10% off.

Hope to see you there!