Yes, Freelancers CAN Save for Retirement!

Freelancing doesn't have to mean giving up financial security. In Becoming a Financially Savvy Freelancer, a 90-minute webinar on July 24, Suzy Bills will explain how to plan for the future, save for retirement, and structure your finances to give yourself and your family peace of mind. You'll get more expert business development advice from Laura Briggs in Learning to Love LinkedIn (August 21), a timely update to one of the EFA's most popular social media marketing webinars. These presentations will set you on the path to long-term business success.

Whether you want to study at your own pace or learn with an instructor's direct feedback, the EFA's education program has everything you need to broaden your skill set and client base. As always, our library of recorded webinars is available for immediate viewing, so be sure to check it out for dozens of helpful sessions. 

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Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Beginning
Course begins July 30.

Line editing is the bridge that connects the grand architecture of storytelling with the intricate details of language mechanics, offering writers a holistic approach to enhancing their most important feature: their voice. In this four-week introduction to line editing, we’ll cover everything you’ll need to start working professionally with market-bound authors.

Our students say...

I loved the ability to read the lesson text or watch videos. I am usually a better visual learner than auditory learner, so reading through the text helped solidify the content in my mind. I also loved how thorough the course was. —P.B.

I really felt like I learned a lot in this course, but most importantly, I think I grew in my own self-confidence as an editor! I am so glad I signed up for this course! —A.M.

Price: $350 for guests, $280 for members
For more information and to register, click here.

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Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate

Course begins September 17.

This four-week class will take your developmental editing skills to the next level. You’ll learn how to help fiction authors shape their stories, develop their storytelling grit, and conquer the boring in their manuscripts.

Our students say...

The content was well thought out and presented. I appreciated that there were videos as well as text for accessibility. —A.A.

The content was very beneficial; I enjoyed the videos outlining story craft concepts a lot. Everything was good, honestly: the discussions, assignments, feedback, Zoom session. It’s a great course and Val is a wonderful instructor. —J.L.

Price: $350 for guests, $280 for members
🐦 Early bird discount! Register before July 29 for 10% off.
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Developing Effective Science Communication: Beginning
Course begins October 8.

Science communication must attract the reader’s attention, hold that attention while conveying important information, and deliver on its promises to come to a satisfying conclusion. In this six-week course, we’ll look to the worlds of journalistic editing, fiction editing, and academic editing for essential tools to ensure that a piece of science writing works from beginning to end.

Our students say...

Each lesson was centered on a theme, and the instructor was both able to focus on specifics around that theme, but also could easily tie the lesson back to the main principles established in earlier lessons. The homework and discussion assignments were a great way to interact with classmates, too. —D.U.

Kathryn is an extremely knowledgable person and clearly has so much to share. I enjoyed learning about the ins and outs of scientific editing from her and the course was excellently structured and paced. —B.A.

Price: $350 for guests, $280 for members
🐦 Early bird discount! Register before July 29 for 10% off.
For more information and to register, click here.

Medical Editing: An Essential Introduction
Webinar airs October 9.

Medical editors combine editorial skills with medical and scientific knowledge to maintain the quality of works that guide clinical practice and advance healthcare knowledge. This diverse field offers the opportunity for lifelong learning and growth.

Price: $60 for guests, $48 for members
🐦 Early bird discount! Register before July 29 for 10% off.
For more information and to register, click here.