The Editorial Freelancers Association is the largest and oldest U.S.-based professional association of editorial freelancers. Learn more about the history of the EFA by viewing the documentary series on our YouTube channel.
EFA members include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, designers, and more. We welcome freelance editorial professionals from across the spectrum—and world!
The EFA advances excellence among our dynamic community by offering opportunities for learning, business development, mutual support, and networking. We work to enable our members and their clients to build successful collaborations.
When clients come to the EFA, they know they will find freelance editorial professionals who will bring the right combination of experience, skills, and expertise needed to make their projects successful.
Our vision is a vibrant community of freelance editorial professionals—esteemed for their expertise, inclusive in their ethos, and thriving in their businesses—helping clients launch ideas into the world.
Community • Expertise • Opportunity
We’re excited to share that the new and improved EFA Member Directory is now live!
We listened closely to your feedback, learned from your experiences, and built a directory that reflects the depth and diversity of the EFA community. Our goal was simple: to create a tool that better connects us to each other and to the clients who need your expertise.
Learn more about key improvements and how to update your profile.
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