Editorial Freelancers Association

Editorial Freelancers Association

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EFA freelancers include editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators. Free job listing service. Courses & webinars for members & guests. https://linktr.ee/efa_editors

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3 hours ago

His session, "Contracts: How and When to Use AI — and When to Call a Lawyer," will explore where AI can reduce friction and save time — and where it can potentially expose freelancers to serious legal and financial risk. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4rvOPim

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Featured Session: Contracts: How and When to Use AI — and When to Call a Lawyer While it can be tempting to use AI to help you draft your editorial contracts, should you? And when does "helpful" technology cross into risky territory? Led by a practicing attorney who works at the intersection of tech and the law, the session will explore where AI can reduce friction and save time — and where it can potentially expose freelancers to serious legal and financial risk. Featured speaker: Nicholas K. Austin, Esq. Better Together: Building Strong Freelance Careers Through Sustainable Communities Visit www.the-efa.org/conferences for more info and to register. Virtual EFACON2026

The EFA is so excited to announce one of our featured speaker, Nicholas K. Austin, Esq., for EFACON2026.

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Red and navy letters say, It's election season at the EFA, next to red, royal blue, and yellow ballot box graphic

EFA members, here's your chance to help shape the direction of the EFA! We welcome members from all backgrounds and experience levels to run for positions on the 2026–2027 Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a colleague by MARCH 13 using this form: bit.ly/nomination26?....

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Women's History Month - Historical Spotlight Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Margaret Fuller was an American editor, author, political activist, critic, and women's rights advocate. She cofounded the literary journal The Dial with Ralph Waldo Emerson and later became a book reviewer for the New York Tribune. Fuller's Women in the Nineteenth Century is often considered the first female st work written in the United States.

The #EFA is happy to honor Margaret Fuller as part of our celebration of Women's History Month. Margaret Fuller was an American #editor, #author, political activist, critic, and women’s rights advocate. #WHM

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Beth Weeks - EFA instructor since 2025 Understanding and implementing Reader Feedback "With a little alchemy, you can take a jumble of reader feedback and form a self-editing plan." Headshot of the instructor in a floral V-neck shirt.

The #EFA intensive Understanding and Implementing Reader Feedback with instructor Beth Weeks will help you interpret feedback and turn it into actionable steps toward revision. Sign up today before spots run out: bit.ly/ReaderFeedbac...

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Women's history month virtual event A panel on being a woman freelancer and navigating misogyny in the workplace. Featuring speakers Autumn A. Arnett, Ley Taylor Johnson, and Nicole Guenther. March 25 7 p.m. ET.

Happy Women's History Month from the #EFA! Join us March 25 at 7 p.m. ET for a panel on being a woman freelancer and navigating misogyny in the workplace. Register today: https://bit.ly/46WKJIN

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Karen Yin talks about The Conscious Style Guide Join the EFA in collaboration with the BIPOC Affinity Group and the Pittsburgh Chapter in hosting Karen Yin, author of The Conscious Style Guide, for an informal chat. March 28, 2026 3:00 p.m EDT on Zoom.

Join the #EFA BIPOC and Pittsburgh chapters with Karen Yin as they discuss her book The Conscious Style Guide on March 18. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3P1Bgtv

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Red and navy letters say, It's election season at the EFA, next to red, royal blue, and yellow ballot box graphic

EFA members, here's your chance to help shape the direction of the EFA! We welcome members from all backgrounds and experience levels to run for positions on the 2026–2027 Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a colleague by MARCH 13 using this form: bit.ly/nomination26?....

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Being an editor can be isolating. As nice as it is to clock into work at a coffee shop with only your laptop and favorite drink, editing tends to be a solo job. It can be hard to meet people in your profession. That's why, at the EFA, we run Chapters and Affinity Groups! AI Affinity Group, LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, Black, Indigenous and People of Color Affinity Group, Kidlit Affinity Group, Academic Editing Affinity Group. We have chapters organized by location: Maryland Chapter, Florida Chapter, International Chapter, SF Bay Area Chapter, Virginia Chapter These groups are a great place to meet fellow editors, virtually and in person. Make new friends, learn about upcoming events, and join exciting forum discussions on topics that interest you.

Being a #freelancer and/or #editor can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be! Join the #EFA and find your community today: bit.ly/EFAJoin?utm_s...

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"Line editing brings out the author's unique voice to connect reader to the heart of the story." - Amber Helt, Instructor of Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Beginning Headshot of instructor

Make sure to sign up for this traditional four-week introduction course with #EFA instructor Amber Helt that will cover everything you’ll need to work professionally with market-bound authors. Register today: https://bit.ly/4cppKSp

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This intensive will examine the specific types of feedback SF&F authors need in developmental editing letters, manuscript assessments, and coaching sessions. Register today: https://bit.ly/3PnrLoo

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EfA Shannon Winton (headshot included) EFA instructor since 2024 Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors "Be a superhero for your science fiction and fantasy clients by powering up your feedback and coaching skills."

Register for Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors with #EFA instructor Shannon Winton before March 11 and save 10%!

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Instructor headshot and quote: "Ad copy and corporate marketing materials provide a wealth of opportunities for a keen-eyed proofreader." Sharon McInnis, instructor of Proofreading for Business and Ad Agencies

LAST CHANCE! Sign up for this course with #EFA instructor Sharon McInnis to learn about this significant and lucrative field of editing! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4s8wXuv

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Women's History Month Member Spotlight - Connolly Bottum Connolly offers book coaching, editorial assessments, developmental edits, and query package reviews. She specializes in Adult Romance, YA, and MG novels and frequently edits Adult Fantasy and New Adult titles. "Most of the books I edit are centered around women and girls who are finding their soulmates and/or themselves. I love that I'm able to work on novels that incorporate something that's so fundamental to how I move about the world." - www.connollybottom.com @connollybottom

The #EFA is excited to spotlight EFA member Connolly Bottum as part of our celebration of Women's History Month! Connolly offers book coaching, editorial assessments, developmental edits, and query package reviews. Learn more about and connect with Connolly: https://bit.ly/3MWvgBI #WHM

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EFA Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Advanced "Genre conventions shape everything from structure to syntax, giving you fun new ways to apply the principles of line editing." Amber Helt (headshot included) Instructor

Register for Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Advanced with #EFA instructor Amber Helt before March 11 and save 10%! This six-week course will apply your skills to meeting readers' expectations of genre fiction on a line and word level. Register today: https://bit.ly/46F4ww1

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Graphic of people helping each other on stairs. Text: Ally as a Verb: How to Do Right by the Trans Folks You Know. Don't just call yourself an ally (n.: come learn how to ally (v.) with vulnerable members of your community in ways that make a tangible difference. Live Workshop March 11, 1-5 p.m. ET - Free for EFA members!

Ever wonder how you can better be an ally to the transgender folks in your life? Then sign up for Ally as a Verb, an intensive led by three trans editors. This course is grounded in personal experience and leavened with humor. Free for EFA members! Register now: https://bit.ly/4s6aRsB

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Happy International Women's Day from the #EFA! How are you honoring the women in your life today? #InternationalWomensDay

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Ever wonder how you can be a better ally to the transgender folks in your life? Sign up for Ally as a Verb, an intensive grounded in personal experience, leavened with humor, and led by three trans editors. Free for EFA members. Register now: https://community.the-efa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2038905 Graphic shows line drawings of four people helping one another up stairs, and the text: Ally as a Verb: How to Do Right by the Trans Folks You Know Don't just call yourself an ally (n.); come learn how to ally (v.) with vulnerable members in your community in ways that make a tangible difference.

Ever wonder how you can be a better ally to the transgender folks in your life? Sign up for Ally as a Verb, an intensive grounded in personal experience, leavened with humor, and led by three trans editors. Free for EFA members. Register now: https://bit.ly/4s6aRsB

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Planning to attend #ACES2026? Do you live in or near #Atlanta, GA? Join the #EFA next month at the #Freelancers Happy Hour during ACES 2026. All are welcome, even those not registered for ACES. Come connect with fellow #editorial professionals! Will we see you there? Graphic shows a short clear glass with ice, muddled mint, and two slices of lime, along with a headshot of EFA Executive Director Autumn A. Arnett. Text on graphic: Freelancers Happy Hour @ACESCON 2026 Hosted by the EFA Westside Motor Lounge, 725 Echo St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 30318 April 22, 6-9 p.m. ET EFA Executive Director Autumn A. Arnett will be on-site with new EFA swag, so come through and say hello!

Planning to attend #ACES2026? Do you live in or near #Atlanta, GA? Join the #EFA next month at the #Freelancers Happy Hour during ACES 2026. All are welcome, even those not registered for ACES. Come connect with fellow #editorial professionals! Will we see you there?

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In this intensive, Shannon will examine the specific feedback SF&F authors look for in developmental editing letters, manuscript assessments, and coaching sessions. Register today: https://bit.ly/3PnrLoo

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EFA Shannon Winton (headshot of Winton included) EFA instructor since 2024 Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors "Be a superhero for your science fiction and fantasy clients by powering up your feedback and coaching skills." Caption: Register for Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors with #EFA instructor Shannon Winton before March 11 and save 10%! In this intensive, Shannon will examine the specific feedback SF&F authors look for in developmental editing letters, manuscript assessments, and coaching sessions. Register today: https://community.the-efa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2042906

Register for Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors with #EFA instructor Shannon Winton before March 11 and save 10%!

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Do you need an #editorial #freelancer for you next project? Look no further than the #EFA! Check out our member directory to search for the freelancer you're looking for, or post to our Job List and have freelancers reach out to you. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bdbqu0

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Support future scholarships by going to (https://bit.ly/4rUo600) or texting EFAGives to 71777.

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Congratulations to Ja'dori Scott Stanley, a 2025–2026 Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship recipient. Thanks to our donors whose generosity enables us to offer scholarships to HBCU students and alumni pursuing careers in publishing or communications.

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You have until MARCH 15 to submit proposals for the 2026 EFA Conference, taking place virtually June 26–27. We're seeking proposals for sessions on freelance editing and sharpening your writing skills. Selected speakers get free conference registration!

You have until MARCH 15 to submit proposals for the 2026 EFA Conference, taking place virtually June 26–27. We're seeking proposals for sessions on freelance editing and sharpening your writing skills. Selected speakers get free conference registration! Submission form: bit.ly/EFACONProposa...

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"Line editing brings out the author's unique voice to connect reader to the heart of the story." - Amber Helt, Instructor of Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Beginning Headshot of instructor

Make sure to sign up for this traditional four-week introduction course with #EFA instructor Amber Helt that will cover everything you’ll need to work professionally with market-bound authors. Register today: https://bit.ly/4cppKSp

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Instructor headshot and quote: "Ad copy and corporate marketing materials provide a wealth of opportunities for a keen-eyed proofreader." Sharon McInnis, instructor of Proofreading for Business and Ad Agencies

Sign up for this business proofreading course with #EFA instructor Sharon McInnis to learn about a lucrative field of editing! The course will give you everything you need to launch your corporate proofreading career or add to your existing editing business. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4s8wXuv

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Come see us at the AWP Conference & Bookfair #AWP26 - Baltimore, Maryland March 4-7

Are you going to be at #AWP26? Well make sure to come say hello to the #EFA!

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Smiling face of instructor with quote: "Automate repetitive editing tasks and transform your workflow with macros -- no programming knowledge needed." Jennifer Yankopolus, Word Macros A to Z Instructor

This course with #EFA instructor Jennifer Yankopolus demystifies macros for editors who have been curious but hesitant to try them. Through clear step-by-step instructions, you'll discover how easy macros can be to use. Register now; course begins March 4! https://bit.ly/3ZYWbQ9

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EFA Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Advanced "Genre conventions shape everything from structure to syntax, giving you fun new ways to apply the principles of line editing." Amber Helt (headshot included) Instructor

Register for Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Advanced with #EFA instructor Amber Helt before March 11 and save 10%! This six-week course will apply your skills to meeting readers' expectations of genre fiction on a line and word level. Register today: https://bit.ly/46F4ww1

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