Have a Contract!
October 25, 2021
Editor and copywriter Karin Cather co-wrote the book on contracts for editorial relationships. She reminds us why it’s essential to have one for all our clients: Disclaimer: You and I,…
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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
Chicagoland Chapter October Event: “The Where, What, and How of Building Your Business Website”
October 8, 2021
Want a website but don’t know where to start? Think it’s time to refresh the site you have? We can help! Join us at the EFA Chicagoland Chapter’s virtual October…
July–August 2021 Freelancer Now Viewable on Issuu
September 30, 2021
EFA members can now view our Freelancer newsletter two ways: as a download or newly as a flipbook, available for reading right on the page via the Issuu platform. Just…
Four-part Documentary on the History of the EFA Now on YouTube
September 13, 2021
As part of celebrating 50 years of the EFA, the 50th Anniversary committee set out to document the association’s history. After a year of combing through the archives; reaching out…
Statement on Loss of Co-executive
September 8, 2021
With tremendous sorrow, the EFA Board of Governors announces that co-executive Ruth Mullen was killed in a tragic accident this week. During her long tenure with the EFA, Ruth served…
25% Off Ebooklet in EFA’s Aer.io Store Through September 30!
September 3, 2021
Check out the EFA’s September book sale, featuring the revised edition of Kevin Callahan’s Ebooks and Editors: What You Need to Know. Editors play a vital role in creating ebooks…
EFA Chicagoland Chapter News | September 2021
September 3, 2021
Hello Chicagoland EFA, Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer our short poll on in-person meetings. Since only eight members took the survey, we’ve concluded that It’s…
July 2021 Freelance Friday Highlights
August 26, 2021
Each month, the EFA’s Twitter team hosts Freelance Friday discussions focusing on different topics. All are welcome (including nonmembers)! Join us on August 27 at 3 p.m. ET for the next discussion (you can always…
The EFA Sponsors The Quills Conference 2021 in Salt Lake City
August 25, 2021
As a longtime writer and editor, it isn’t every day someone walks up to me and says, “How do I hire you?” But that’s the kind of question you’ll get…
Update on EFA Strategic Plan
August 12, 2021
On July 1, the EFA announced that it would begin the process of forming a strategic plan to help guide the organization beyond its first 50 years, which we just celebrated. As stated in that announcement, transparency is an important pillar of the success of the strategic planning process. To that end, we are pleased…
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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.
