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General News
Wednesday, May 7, 2025   (4 Comments - view/add)
FAQ About Navigating the Online Community »
Welcome, EFA members, to your new online community! You now are able to register for courses , sign up for EFA events ,...
Tuesday, April 15, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Meet the EFA’s New Community Manager Khiteriara Brown »
  The EFA recently embarked on a number of changes to enhance and strengthen the member experience. We launched a...
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Board & Governance
Monday, August 11, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Meet the New Members of the EFA Board of Directors »
As the EFA heads into a new fiscal year in September, we thank the members of the Board of Directors who completed their...
Thursday, April 3, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Your Voice Matters: Vote in the 2025 EFA Board Elections! »
There’s a lot happening at the EFA this week—our brand-new community platform is live, our new website has launched, and...
Thursday, September 12, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
What You Need to Know About the Recent Changes to EFA's Bylaws and Governance Structure »
In a  recent email to members , we shared a link to the EFA's revised bylaws, which were passed unanimously by the Bo...
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Diversity, Equity & Belonging
Wednesday, October 22, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Conscious Language and the Editor’s Role »
As editors, we’re tasked with improving the writing, whether through direct intervention in the copy or in the form of fee...
Friday, September 12, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
2025–2026 EFA Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarships Awarded »
The EFA is pleased to announce that Mariah Mullins, Cameron Rice, and Ja'Dori Scott-Stanley are the recipients of the 2025...
Wednesday, August 6, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
EFA Partners with Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Advance Editorial Careers for HBCU Students »
The EFA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to administer the Ruth Mulle...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
EFA Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Belonging »
“We remain steadfast in our pursuit of a more inclusive and just future for all.” At the Editorial Freelanc...
Friday, September 13, 2024   (1 Comment - view/add)
Why EDIT? The Importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformation for the EFA »
The Importance of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformation for the EFA The Society for Human Resource Manageme...
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Education
14 hours ago   (0 Comments - view/add)
Macros Are for Everyone — Including You! »
If you haven't already heard of Jennifer Yankopolus, we're thrilled to introduce her to you. She's been teaching clas...
Monday, November 3, 2025
Free Webinar for November: Numbers in Formation »
We're excited to announce a new EFA program to boost your professional development at absolutely no additional cost to you...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
What Writers Can Learn from Editors »
The EFA is continuing to develop education offerings for writers, bringing our editorial expertise to those who need it mo...
Monday, October 20, 2025
Fearless Editing in the Era of AI »
When the technical and ethical nuances of nonfiction editing give you a headache, EFA classes have the cure. Jahleen Turnb...
Wednesday, October 1, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Want to Edit Science or Sci-Fi? We've Got You Covered »
If economic challenges have you considering a change of direction, consider the broad and often lucrative fields of medica...
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Events
Monday, March 31, 2025   (1 Comment - view/add)
Have You Attended an EFA STET Talk Yet? »
Have You Joined an EFA STET Talk Yet?   The Editorial Freelancers Association Board of Governors plays an impor...
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Freelancing Tips
Friday, October 31, 2025   (2 Comments - view/add)
Resources for SNAP Shortfall »
  Due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will run out of f...
Thursday, October 30, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Strategies for Using AI in Developmental Editing »
“The first misstep in AI use is abdicating the throne of one's own mental work." Since AI entered the consumer spac...
Thursday, October 23, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Delightful Frights »
Three Tips for Crafting Middle Grade Horror “Young readers crave characters who have agency, whose actions and choic...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
7 Ways to Guard Your Focus »
Techniques to Achieve Your Writing Goals “It may not always be easy to sit down and write, but the result is alway...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Writing (and Editing!) for Teens »
Three Guiding Principles for Crafting Compelling YA Narratives   “Life is messy and hard and...
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Membership
Monday, November 3, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
New Member Directory Launches! »
We’re excited to share that the new and improved EFA Member Directory is now live! This project has been a true com...
Tuesday, October 21, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
EFA Member Authors »
While the majority of EFA members are editors, many of us are writers as well. We’re happy to introduce a new feature to t...
Thursday, October 2, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Wednesday, July 30, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
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Volunteering
Thursday, October 2, 2025   (1 Comment - view/add)
Wednesday, July 30, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025   (0 Comments - view/add)
Friday, November 15, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
Learning and Making Industry Connections as an Event Volunteer »
Learning and Making Industry Connections as an Event Volunteer   Like many word workers, I am a confirmed introvert...
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