EFA Develops Mission and Vision Statements
March 1, 2022
The EFA is delighted to share its new mission and vision statements. The statements were created during the process of developing a strategic plan in fall 2021. The Strategic Plan Task…
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FAQ About EFA’s Revised Bylaws and Governance Model
June 18, 2024
We have prepared a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help members understand the bylaws changes that are being made to support our exciting new governance model.
Take a Breather with an EFA Webinar
July 23, 2024
If the blazing heat of midsummer or the chill dark of midwinter has you struggling to focus, you’re not alone. Fortunately, the EFA’s webinars are bite-size, and the low price...
Ghostwriting: Practical Advice from an Experienced Ghost
August 19, 2024
It was and is an open secret that almost all political, celebrity, and sports memoirs, business and thought leadership books, diet books, self-help books, and similar nonfiction titles are ghosted. A lot of popular fiction is too, especially books by brand-name authors and celebrities.More Recent Posts
EFA Finalizes Strategic Plan and Identifies 2022–2025 Strategic Objectives
February 24, 2022
The Editorial Freelancers Association is delighted to announce that it has completed its first Strategic Plan. The plan is the product of eight months of work by the Steering Committee,…
Richelle Braswell New Coordinator for the North Texas Chapter
February 17, 2022
Our fearless leader Ingrid Scroggins is stepping down as one of the co-coordinators for the North Texas chapter. We are so grateful for all the hard work and selfless devotion…
EFA Signs Amicus Brief Regarding Independent Contractor Test
February 16, 2022
The Editorial Freelancers Association is proud to join with the nonpartisan, self-funded group Fight for Freelancers and other established organizations, such as the American Society of Journalists and Authors and…
The Discussion List is Back
February 15, 2022
The EFA’s members-only community Discussion List re-opened on Valentine’s Day, February 14. While the Board of Governors had hoped the Discussion List would reopen in mid-January, we all know these are challenging times, and several volunteers were unable to assist as planned. Volunteers and staff worked to clarify and streamline procedures and develop tutorials and…
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Announcing the EFA Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship Program for HBCU Students
February 15, 2022
The EFA is proud to announce to our members the funding of a new scholarship opportunity, named in memory of Ruth Mullen, longtime EFA member and volunteer, editorial colleague, and…
Los Angeles Area Chapter West Side Social
February 8, 2022
On February 4, the Los Angeles Area chapter held an informal social for members on the West Side, via Zoom. After a brief interlude in which member Lynn Varon gave…
Modern Language in the Time of Pandemic – Chronicle of a Freelance Editor
February 7, 2022
After the point at which I was fully vaxxed and boosted against COVID-19, the Editorial Freelancers Association asked if we, the members, thought they should be a presence at MLA…
Meet Rose Fox, EFA Educational Programs Coordinator
January 24, 2022
Rose Fox cycled through three majors in four years at New York University: linguistics, mathematics, and computer science. None quite satisfied their intense, wide-ranging curiosity, but they remained a steadfast…
Meet the EFA’s Newest Volunteer Leaders
January 18, 2022
With the new year comes transitions on the EFA’s Board of Governors. Following the tragic passing of our former co-executive Ruth Mullen last fall, the Board recently appointed Robin Martin co-executive…
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Office Closed Monday April 8.
The EFA Offices will be closed Monday, April 8, 2024. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 9. Job postings, discussion list subscriptions, and other customer service requests may not be responded to until then.
