Statement on COVID-19, March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020
The EFA staff and Board of Governors are continuing to monitor the situation and make decisions that reflect our commitment to the safety of our staff and members. This update…
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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
Los Angeles Area Chapter Macros Workshop
March 13, 2020
Macros are a powerful tool for editors, but learning how to record one—and how to use one—can be quite intimidating. On March 6, the Los Angeles Area chapter hosted a…
Statement on COVID-19
March 12, 2020
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated the news cycle over the past few weeks. The EFA staff and Board of Governors are closely monitoring the situation, and your safety is…
New Third-Party Member Benefits
March 4, 2020
We’ve been working to enrich EFA membership with new benefits and resources targeted at member needs. Here’s a summary of recent additions. Please see our benefits information page for details…
Los Angeles Area Chapter Meets for Coffee in Santa Clarita
February 28, 2020
The LA Area chapter is hosting “socials” to bring EFA to more SoCal communities. In December, Linda Ruggeri led the first meetup at the Coffee Connection in Santa Monica. On…
EFA Resource Guide on Independent Contractor Legislation
February 27, 2020
In a well-meaning effort to protect so-called “gig workers,” many state legislatures are considering or have passed legislation intended to prevent companies from misclassifying employees as independent contractors. California’s AB 5 went into effect in January 2020, and similar laws are being considered in New Jersey, New York, and Washington state, as well as at…
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Statement on Legislation Affecting Freelancers
February 19, 2020
The Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) is deeply concerned about the impact of legislation such as California’s AB 5 and similar moves to reclassify independent contractors, also often called freelancers or…
Colorado Chapter Southern Region January Happy Hour
February 10, 2020
With apologies to Shakespeare, though we were but few, we were mighty! For our January meeting, five of us had a delightful time getting to know each other and talking…
EFA Exhibits for the First Time at MLA in Seattle
January 31, 2020
The Modern Language Association (MLA) held its Winter 2020 convention in rainy Seattle January 9–12, and this marked the EFA’s first time exhibiting at it. The event, billed as “the…
Commemorating Fifty Years of the EFA
January 29, 2020
Please join us this year in commemorating fifty years of the Editorial Freelancers Association. While it hadn’t come into being as an official organization in 1970, its genesis dates back…
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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.
