May 10, 2013: EFA 2013 Election in Full Swing

Members: Check your email (inboxes and any spam or junk folders) for the link to your electronic ballot. Now is your chance to cast your vote for one Co-Executive Director and the seven Members-at-Large of the Board of Governors, and to let us know who you would like to see as Treasurer.

Candidate statements and further election information are available in Announcements.

Voting closes on June 4, at midnight Eastern time.

April 18, 2013: WordPress Webinar and Workshops for New Freelancers

Register now:

Up and Running with WordPress—new webinar, May 14. For details click here.

And Ruth Thaler-Carter's popular workshops, to be held in Washington, DC, in May:

Launching Your Freelance Business
Basics of Editing & Proofreading
Get Your Website Up and Running

For details, please see the individual course listings in our catalog. Sign up for all three workshops with the Basics/Getting Started Three-Course Combo option to take advantage of discounted fees.

March 20, 2013: Nominations Due for Board of Governors Election

EFA's secretary has issued the call for nominations for the 2013-2014 elections.

Serving on the board is a great way for emerging and veteran freelancers alike to meet active, experienced EFAers across the editorial world and have a voice in their professional organization. Volunteering to serve looks good on your resume, and your fellow board members and committee chairs make great references!

Candidates are currently being sought for:

1 Co-executive director, serving a two-year term

1 Treasurer, serving a two-year term

7 Members at large (MALs), each serving one year

Residing in or near New York City is NOT a requirement for election to the board.

April 17 is the deadline for nominations and candidate biographical and platform statements. For full details on positions open, nomination requirements, and the election calendar, see the email "Call for Nominations" sent to members on April 5. If you did not receive this email and would like more information, please contact office AT the-efa.org.

March 1, 2013: Learn about editorial basics

Sign up now for Editing Basics, a workshop to be held in Richmond, VA, on March 23.

For details and to register: http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php

February 27, 2013: LAST CALL for EFA's Social Media Webinar!

Registration for Our Popular Social Media Webinar Closes Friday, March 1!

Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook

Led by Katharine O'Moore-Klopf

Thursday, March 7, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Eastern

Details and registration here.

February 1, 2013: Get Involved with EFA This Month!

EFA events in February:

Seattle: Feb. 9 Food Writing Workshop and Feb. 10 Using Social Media to Further Your Professional Reputation.

Virgina: Feb. 18 Lovers & Haters.

Arizona: Feb. 19 Scrabble Night.

Connecticut: Feb. 20 Social Media: A Look at the Purpose, Privacy, and Pitfalls for the Professional.

Northern California: Feb. 25 Scattergories and Shop Talk.

Houston: Feb. 28 Networking Event.

January 11, 2013: Promote the EFA and Your Business at National and Local Events

Members only:

The Editorial Freelancers Association often participates in events, such as book festivals and trade conferences, that are good opportunities for promoting the organization, meeting potential clients, meeting other EFA members, and having fun!

Check out our new web page, Representing EFA at Events, for details.

January 10, 2013: Annual Potluck Holiday Party

When: Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: EFA HQ, 71 West 23 Street, 4th Floor, New York City

Bring a dinner dish to share! EFA will provide beverages and chips. Open to EFA members and their guests.

December 29, 2012: EFA-Rochester to meet on January 16 for new-year planning

The Rochester, NY, chapter of the EFA will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, to start the new year by brainstorming plans, projects and resolutions for themselves and the chapter. The meeting will be held in the Card Room of the Renaissance apartment building, 2500 East Avenue (entrance on Penfield Road; free and valet parking). The EFA's newest booklets will be featured, along with other EFA resources. Scrabble boards will be on hand as well! The meeting is free, but RSVPs are requested (chap_rochester AT the-efa.org) to ensure sufficient refreshments. If anyone would like more than snacks, the Flour City Diner in the same building, next to the Card Room, will be open for a potluck (one menu option) dinner.

December 20, 2012: Holiday Season News

The EFA office will be closed on these days:

Monday, Dec. 24

Tuesday, Dec. 25

Friday, Dec. 28

Monday, Dec. 31

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Regular office hours resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Eastern.

Annual Potluck Holiday Party
Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., EFA HQ, 71 West 23 Street, 4th Floor, New York City.
Bring a dish to share! EFA will provide beverages and chips. Open to EFA members and their guests.

December 17, 2012: Copyright and Permissions

Just published: Copyright and Permissions: What Every Writer and Editor Should Know by EFA member and longtime freelance permissions editor, picture researcher, and developmental editor Elsa Peterson. Don't have a corporate legal department to turn to for your copyright and permissions questions? Considering working as a freelance permissions editor or hiring permissions editors? This booklet is for you.

Click here for more information and to purchase.

November 12, 2012: Just out! A Guide for the Freelance Indexer

EFA is pleased to announce the publication of our newest booklet, A Guide for the Freelance Indexer, by April Michelle Davis. Davis, a member of EFA and the American Society for Indexing, has a master's of professional studies degree in publishing from George Washington University and certificates in editing, book publishing, and professional editing.

A Guide for the Freelance Indexer is an important book for anyone embarking on an indexing career, or considering such a move. But editors and writers should not pass by this opportunity to discover a wealth of valuable information pertinent to their own work.

Click here for more information and to purchase.

October 23, 2012: Revised FAQs page now available

Our just-revised and reorganized FAQs page now lets you easily find general EFA information and answers to questions specific to members. Find out:

* Where can I find information on editing and writing rates?

* Can someone with no publishing background join EFA?

* I am a guest. How do I upgrade to full membership?

* How can I access the EFA discussion list archives?

And much more . . .

October 12, 2012: While we fix the Twitter feed . . .

Our Twitter feed is currently experiencing technical difficulties. We are working on fixing it. Thank you for your patience. You can still access EFA's tweets via the Twitter icon on the top right of our website pages and find much information about our Twitter program on our Twitter page.

October 1, 2012: New members-only feature debuts

Get to know your EFA colleagues with our new Member Spotlight website/newsletter feature!

Every other month (February, April, June, August, October, and December), we will profile one of our members, chosen randomly by specialty from the EFA Directory (participation is voluntary).

See the Member Spotlight link in the righthand menu bar, or click here for the current and past spotlights.

September 5, 2012: Love to Tweet? Join EFA's team

Dear EFAers,

The Editorial Freelancers Association's Twitter Team needs your help! The Twitter team is looking for new members who enjoy social networking.

Team members rotate so that one person tweets for a month at a time, with a goal of tweeting at least twelve times a month. The month's tweeter also runs the Freelance Friday chat the fourth Friday of the month, though the team helps with promotion. It's all designed to be fun with respect for all our busy schedules.

If you are at all interested, please contact efatweeters@gmail.com by September 29, 2012, so that we can send you our tweeting guidelines.

Sincerely,

The EFA Twitter Team

August 14, 2012: Fall 2012 Course Registration Now Open

Find the inspiration and instruction you need to brush up skills or explore new ones with our extensive Fall lineup of new and returning courses, workshops, and webinars.

Click here for details and to register.

August 1, 2012: August Events

New York City chapter meeting, Aug. 6. Click here for details.

Seattle chapter meeting, Aug. 11. Click here for details.

Connecticut chapter meeting, Aug. 18. Click here for details.

Scrabble in NYC, Aug. 20. Click here for details.

Fall course catalog now available online! Click here for details and to register.

July 12, 2012: July Events and Office Hours

Rochester Chapter Meeting, July 28

And see below for more events and office hours.

July 3, 2012: July Events and Office Hours

Office Hours:
July 2 - 13: Regular hours, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Eastern)
July 14 - 30: Closed
July 31: Regular hours resume

Events:
Seattle Chapter Meeting, July 13

New York City Scrabble Night, July 25

First meeting for new Connecticut Chapter, July 24
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897
Cost: $10 covers cost of light dinner
Networking and discussion about topics/speakers, frequency, and locations for future meetings
RSVP: Gail Harris, 203-858-9425, gharris AT fresheyesreview.com

Twitter Freelance Friday, July 27

Boston Chapter Meeting, July 30

June 20, 2012: Annual Meeting, Election Results, and Party

Open to all EFA members!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 (5:30 pm EST)

Room 401, 71 West 23rd Street, New York City

R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, June 13, to: office AT the-efa.org

If you haven't done it before, or even if you have, here's your chance to meet EFA friends and colleagues face to face. Email and conference calls are better than passenger pigeons and smoke signals, but nothing beats personal contact.

Networking starts at 5:30, the meeting starts at 6:00 sharp, and a delicious buffet supper will take center stage about 7:00.

At the meeting, the results of this year's election will be read.

June 5, 2012: EFA at BEA

If you are attending BookExpo America this week in New York City, be sure to stop by EFA's booth, no. 2330, in the exhibit area. The show opened Tuesday, June 5, and we are getting a terrific response to our information and handouts to prospective clients about the JobList and Member Directory and to prospective members about all of EFA's benefits.

Many thanks to the board committee that prepared the booth materials and organized our booth presence and to all the member volunteers who are staffing the booth this week!

May 14, 2012: Candidates' Statements for the 2012 EFA Annual Election

EFA is YOUR organization. Make your voice heard by voting for your choices to fill the Board of Governors.

Statements by the nominees are now available on our Announcements page.

Positions are open for:

• Co-executive Director
• Secretary
• Members at Large

Voting is being conducted by electronic ballot. Ballots were sent via email on May 9, 2012. Voting closes on June 5.

April 19, 2012: April Meetings and Events

Boston chapter meeting, April 19

New York Scrabble Night, April 19

Twitter Freelance Friday, April 27

March 22, 2012: Call for Candidates for EFA's Board of Governors

The EFA Board of Governors is now accepting nominations for one co-executive director, serving a two-year term; one secretary, serving a two-year term; and up to seven members at large, serving one-year terms. Read more about these positions and the board in the About section ("About the Board").

The EFA relies on its members, and serving on the board is a great way for emerging and veteran freelancers alike to meet active, experienced EFAers across the editorial world and have a voice in their professional organization.

Nominations and candidate biographical and platform statements are due by April 18. Paste (no attachments, please) candidate statements (of up to 150 words each) into email and send to secretary AT the-efa.org. Include full contact details for both nominator and nominee (if you nominate yourself, you are both nominator and nominee). For statement examples, see the Board Members page.

March 15, 2012: EFA on HuffPo

Click below to read "Some Free Advice on Being a Freelancer," featuring an interview with our own Board member Sheila Buff and some kudos for EFA:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gary-m-krebs/freelancing-tips_b_1327095.html

February 29, 2012: Using Twitter to Build Your Freelancing Business

Register now for this webinar on Twitter skills led by EFA's own Katharine O'Moore-Klopf.
Tuesday, March 27, 1 - 2 p.m. Eastern, at your computer.

February 22, 2012: New York City Chapter Meeting: Fitness for Freelancers

New York City, February 28

February 21, 2012: Play Scrabble tonight!

Click here for details.

February 21, 2012: Three more chapter meetings this month!

Arizona, February 21

Seattle, February 25

New York City, February 28

February 15, 2012: Survey Will Close on Monday, February 20

Members: Check your February 13 email for a message about our survey of 2011 rates and the link to participate in it. Survey will close February 20, 2012, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

January 27, 2012: Twitter Chat with Martin Kamenski, CPA, on tax issues for freelancers

Join EFA's Twitter team on Friday, January 27, from 3 to 4 pm Eastern time for our Freelance Friday chat under the hashtag #EFAChat. This month's topic is tax issues for freelancers, and our guest is Martin Kamenski, a licensed CPA who specializes in working with individuals and businesses in the creative and entertainment industries.

Martin will be answering questions and sharing tax tips on tracking income and expenses, calculating estimated taxes, figuring out home office deductions, calculating asset depreciation, and other situations that are specific to freelancers.

If you have specific questions that you'd like Martin to address, please send them in advance to Liesl Wiederkehr at liesl13@yahoo.com.

January 19, 2012: Tax Help 2012

Tax time is almost upon us. But help is on the way. Join your freelance colleagues from the EFA and other writers' groups on Thursday, January 19, 2012, for a national teleconference on taxes featuring tax authority Julian Block. The call will start at 8:00 p.m. eastern time and run for about 90 minutes.

For more information and to register, click here.

January 19, 2012: Chapter meetings January-February 2012

Central Massachusetts: Why Social Media Is Good for You

Northern California: Judith Horstmann on Writing a Successful Magazine Query Letter

Seattle: Details coming soon!

December 22, 2011: Holiday Party in New York City

You're invited to our annual potluck holiday party:

When: Tuesday, December 27, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Where: EFA Headquarters, 71 West 23 Street, 4th Floor, NYC

What: Bring food to share! Beverages, chips, and paper/plasticware will be provided.

Who: Guests and kids are welcome.

Why: Why not?

December 9, 2011: Holiday festivities coming soon!

Kicked off by the Virginia chapter's November gathering, EFA's holiday festivities continue with these events:

Upper Hudson chapter holiday dinner, December 15:
http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=upperhudson

Twitter virtual holiday party, December 16, 3:00 p.m. EST, at #EFAChat.

Arizona chapter holiday Scrabble night and potluck, December 20: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=arizona

Annual potluck holiday party at EFA Headquarters, 71 West 23 Street, NYC, December 27, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Beverages and paper/plasticware will be provided. Bring a dish to share!

November 16, 2011: Marketing Webinar

Our fall education program will wrap up with a dynamic webinar designed to get you revved and ready for success in 2012. For more information, go to:
http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php
and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Registration closes Tuesday, 12/6, or as soon as we reach capacity.

November 15, 2011: 2011 Winter Holiday Party at End of December

The votes are in, and by popular demand the party will be held on:

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Following EFA tradition, this will be a potluck buffet. Bring a dish to share--EFA will provide the beverages and chips. Guests and kids welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Location:
EFA headquarters
71 West 23rd Street, 4th floor, NYC

November 9, 2011: Holiday Party Vote

It's time to plan the annual holiday party, and we need your input on the best date for the festivities. Following tradition, the party will be held at EFA's headquarters, 71 West 23 Street, New York, NY.

Vote here: http://www.the-efa.org/mem/member_polls.php

Voting closes at 8 a.m. Eastern on Monday, Nov. 14.

November 1, 2011: November events

Central Massachusetts: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=mass

Arizona: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=arizona

Northern California: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal

Scrabble: http://www.the-efa.org/eve/meetings_scrabble.php

Marketing webinar. Sign up now: http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php

October 28, 2011: Rev Up Your Marketing Machine for 2012!

Our fall education program will wrap up with a dynamic webinar designed to get you revved and ready for success in 2012. For more information, see:
http://the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php

October 18, 2011: Chapter meeting: Upper Hudson

Oct. 27: The changing landscape of publishing. Details here: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=upperhudson

October 14, 2011: Basics/Getting Started workshops--last call!

Registration is closing soon for these popular workshops: http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php

October 12, 2011: Week of Oct. 17 Events

NYC Scrabble: http://the-efa.org/eve/meetings_scrabble.php

DC chapter: http://the-efa.org/chp/?chp=washdc

NYC workshops: http://the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php

October 4, 2011: Download advice on forming an LLC

As small business owners, editorial specialists can be vulnerable to various legal issues. Forming an LLC affords freelancers an added layer of protection beyond sole proprietorship. At the July meeting of the Arizona chapter, Mr. Matthew Thrasher, Of Counsel for Farhang and Medcoff, PLLC, spoke about the process of forming an LLC and how it can save you both money and hassle.

Matthew Thrasher has handled corporate, finance, real estate, and general business matters for clients in a broad array of industries, from publicly traded corporations to local start-ups. He publishes the Arizona Corporate Law Blog, which analyzes state and federal legal developments in the areas of corporate, securities, real estate, and finance.

Download this talk at the Download Center: http://the-efa.org/download/downloads.php

September 29, 2011: Chapter meeting in Los Angeles

Quarterly LA-area EFA Meeting
Monday, October 3, 2011 (7:30 pm)

Larry Verbit, an attorney with more than thirty years of management and legal experience in entertainment and media, will be speaking to our chapter about the legalities of writing and editing as a freelancer, and plans to cover topics such as:
- The differences between agreements (e.g. work-for-hire, non-compete, and confidentiality)
- Ways to bolster your contracts (including both formal agreements and e-mail assignment letters)
- Tips for protecting your interests (in terms of copyright and ownership
- Avenues of recourse in the event that a contract is breached (and, in turn, fails to pay)

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Room 160
Los Angeles, CA 90049

September 27, 2011: Fall classes filling up fast

For complete fall course list, click here: http://the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php.

September 23, 2011: Chapter meeting Sept. 26, 2011

Northern California: http://the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal

September 22, 2011: Tune in to hashtag #EFAChat Friday, 9/23, at 3 p.m. Eastern

Special guest expert Katharine O'Moore-Klopf (@KOKEdit) will discuss Ergonomics and the Editorial Freelancer.

E-mail questions you would like addressed to Kimberly Gonzalez at kimberlycreates@gmail.com, and we will try to work them into the discussion. EFA members and nonmembers are invited to participate.

September 20, 2011: September chapter meetings: AZ, CA, MA, WA

Chapter meetings this month are offering a multitude of events: speakers, a book signing, a day hike -- and always a chance to network and meet other freelancers. Find out what's happening near you:

Arizona: http://the-efa.org/chp/?chp=arizona

Central Massachusetts: http://the-efa.org/chp/?chp=mass

Seattle: http://the-efa.org/chp/?chp=seattle

Northern California: http://the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal

September 15, 2011: Scrabble in New York, Monday, September 19

Join fellow EFAers and other word enthusiasts for an evening of Scrabble.

Games take place at EFA headquarters, 71 W 23rd St, 4th Floor.

The fun begins at 6 and lasts until about 9 PM. Players at all levels welcome.

September 8, 2011: New EFA Publication on Using Social Media

Social Media: The New Revolution in Communication

Order here: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/social-media-the-new-revolution-in-communication/16953967

This introduction to social media by writer/editor Barbara Magalnick gives freelancers all the assistance needed to get into the social media revolution. This handy spiral-bound book offers a quick rundown on the social media scene, how to get into it, and use it successfully to advance a freelance editorial career. The book also discusses how to avoid the typical online issues of privacy, spammers, scammers, and discussion groups. Full chapters are devoted to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

As a freelance writer and editor for more than twenty-five years, Barbara is the author of English by Television, English Reader, Safe Conduct, and Brush Up Your English, among others, as well as articles. After working as an editor at several major publishing houses, she became a freelancer. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and is a member of Authors Guild, a trustee of the Carnegie Fund for Authors, and on the board of governors of the EFA. She’s recently gone back to teaching as an Instructor for Berkeley’s online grammar course. Look for her at http://www.barbaramagalnick.com/ in addition to all the usual spots such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. She blogs at http://barbaraspen.blogspot.com.

September 6, 2011: Fall Courses Filling Up Fast

For full course details and a link to EFA's secure online registration system, visit the education catalog at http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php.

Fall 2011 courses are: Proofreading (online); Basics of Editing and Proofreading (NYC); Getting Started in Editorial Freelancing (NYC); Basics of Websites for Freelancers (NYC); Tips & Tricks: Editing with Adobe Acrobat (webinar); and Rev Up Your Marketing Machine for 2012 (webinar).

September 1, 2011: Missed Freelance Friday? Transcripts Available

The July and August Freelance Friday chats, hosted by EFA's Twitter team, are now available in transcript in the Download Center: http://www.the-efa.org/download/downloads.php.

August 30, 2011: New Fall Education Catalog Posted

Announcing EFA's Fall 2011 education lineup!

Courses include Proofreading (online); Basics of Editing and Proofreading (NYC); Getting Started in Editorial Freelancing (NYC); Basics of Websites for Freelancers (NYC); Tips & Tricks: Editing with Adobe Acrobat (webinar); and Rev Up Your Marketing Machine for 2012 (webinar).

For full course details and a link to EFA's secure online registration system, visit the education catalog at http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php.

August 26, 2011: End-of-summer chapter meetings

August 29, Virginia: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=virginia

August 29, NorCal: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal

August 30, Boston: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=boston

August 25, 2011: New Fall Education Catalog Posted

Announcing EFA's Fall 2011 education lineup!

Courses include Proofreading (online); Basics of Editing and Proofreading (NYC); Getting Started in Editorial Freelancing (NYC); Basics of Websites for Freelancers (NYC); Tips & Tricks: Editing with Adobe Acrobat (webinar); and Rev Up Your Marketing Machine for 2012 (webinar).

For full course details and a link to EFA's secure online registration system, visit the education catalog at http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php today!

August 25, 2011: Upcoming Rochester, NY, chapter meetings scheduled

The Rochester, NY, chapter of the EFA meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for these upcoming chapter meetings: September 21, October 19, November 16 and December 21 Meetings are usually held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Card Room of the Renaissance apartment building, 2500 East Avenue (zipcode: 14610; entrance on Penfield Road; free and valet parking). The onsite Flour City Diner usually has a potluck dinner on Wednesday nights that we can participate in. Scrabble boards will be available at every meeting! Upcoming topics will include self- and electronic publishing, effective use of social media, and finding editorial work. Let chapter coordinator Ruth Thaler-Carter know at chap_rochester AT the-efa.org if you have ideas or requests for topics and speakers.

August 24, 2011: Next Freelance Friday on Twitter

Tune in to EFA's next Freelance Friday on Twitter, 8/26 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, with the hashtag #EFAChat.

This month's topic is Client Relations: How to Find and Keep the Good Ones. Learn new strategies to maintain a successful client base and share what has worked for you with your fellow editorial specialists.

If you have specific questions you would like addressed, please e-mail them to Erin Wilcox at chap_arizona@the-efa.org and we will try to work them into the discussion.

August 23, 2011: Scrabble Night in New York

Join fellow staycationers and visitors to NYC for a night of Scrabble, Tuesday, August 23. Games begin at 6 and end around 9. Players of all levels will find their match. Snack contributions welcome; pizza order (for those who want to chip in) placed around 7.

August 19, 2011: Upcoming Chapter Meetings

August 29, Virginia: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=virginia August 29, Northern California: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal August 30, Boston: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=boston

August 17, 2011: Upcoming Chapter Meetings

August 29, Virginia: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=virginia

August 29, Northern California: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal

August 30, Boston: http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=boston

August 16, 2011: Scrabble Night in Tucson

Tuesday, August 16, 2011 (5:15 pm) Join us for a night of relaxed social networking and Scrabble playing. Attending this event is a great way to meet local freelancers and, if you are not yet an EFA member, to get a feel for the organization. Scrabble Night is free of charge. Light refreshments will be served.

July 27, 2011: The Art of Editing for the Corporate Market Now Available

Brought to you by the EFA Publications Program:

For those who may have thought of entering the world of corporate editing, this is the book that can help you make that transition. Mary Johnson, who has been editing for the corporate market for nearly three decades, takes you beyond the everyday rules of grammar and punctuation to provide insight into the unique editing requirements of business publications. She honed her skills editing for the corporate world at a major high tech firm. This book is a winner!

For ordering information, see http://www.the-efa.org/res/booklets.php

July 21, 2011: Freelance Friday; Northern California, Boston Events

July 22: Join EFA's Twitter team (@EFAFreelancers) on Friday, July 22, hosted from 2 to 3 pm EDT for our Freelance Friday chat. This month's topic is marketing your freelance business. We'll be discussing strategies to create a balanced workflow. Share tips on reaching out to new clients, keeping current clients, and partnering with others when you, or they, are overloaded. Bring your questions and ideas on how to even out the ups and downs of the feast-or-famine cycle. To participate, use the hashtag #EFAChat.

July 25: The July meeting of NorCal EFA will take place on the last Monday of the month, July 25, at 7 pm at our regular meeting space, the beautiful Thinkhouse Collective in downtown Sacramento. Kristin Singhasemanon, owner of Satin Web Solutions, and Chris Wilson, owner of Word Design and Get Healthy Copy, will be presenting on the topic of professional marketing strategies to solicit clients for our editorial freelancing businesses. http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=norcal

July 26: "Transcending Boundaries" is to be the theme of the next meeting of the Boston-area chapter of the Editorial Freelancers Association. This get-together is slated for Tuesday, July 26, at the usual time and address(at 6:15 in the evening, at the Robbins Library, 700 Mass. Ave., Arlington, Mass.), in the basement Community Room.http://www.the-efa.org/chp/?chp=boston

July 19, 2011: Arizona Chapter Hosts: Forming a Limited Liability Company

Forming a Limited Liability Company Tuesday, July 19, 2011 (5:15 pm) As small business owners, editorial specialists can be vulnerable to various legal issues. Forming an LLC affords freelancers an added layer of protection beyond sole proprietorship. At our next meeting, Mr. Matthew Thrasher, Of Counsel for Farhang and Medcoff, PLLC, will share more about the process of forming an LLC and how it could save you both money and hassle. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Refreshment will be provided. Speaker: Matthew Thrasher has handled corporate, finance, real estate, and general business matters for clients in a broad array of industries, from publicly traded corporations to local start-ups. He publishes the Arizona Corporate Law Blog, which analyzes state and federal legal developments in the areas of corporate, securities, real estate, and finance. For more information, visit http://azcorporatelaw.com and http://www.fmazlaw.com/matthew-thrasher.

July 13, 2011: New York City Chapter Picnic

Looks like we will have great weather this Wednesday, July 13 (6 - 8 p.m.) Bring your supper (and we know you never leave home without your business cards) and join us for a relaxing summer evening in Central Park.

Location: Look for us in the northeast quadrant of the Sheep Meadow (more or less in line with the Mineral Springs cafe building). Nearest park entrances are at 67th and 72nd streets and Central Park West. There is a map at: http://www.centralparknyc.org/maps/index.html?attraction=73554950

We'll be sitting on the grass, so bring something to sit on if you prefer. We will be near restrooms and concessions, as well as fabulous views. EXTRA: Learn about a special pre-picnic event when you sign up! RSVP to chap_nyc AT the-efa.org.

July 7, 2011: New Office Manager at the National Headquarters

Please join us in welcoming our new office manager, Susannah Driver-Barstow. Susannah ably served the EFA as both board member and coordinator of the NYC chapter, but altered lifestyle priorities encouraged her to retire from freelancing and explore other opportunities. Happily, we were able to keep her enormous enthusiasm, dedication, and expertise working on the EFA's behalf by signing her on for this new role. Judi's shoes will be difficult to fill, of course, and several impressive candidates were considered for the job. But Susannah was clearly the best choice for our needs, and we are confident that she will play a pivotal part in the EFA's ongoing commitment to its membership. --EFA Executive Committee (JP, Margaret, Bob, Pat, and Scott)

June 30, 2011: First Freelance Friday Twitter Chat Transcript

The first Freelance Friday chat, hosted by EFA's Twitter team, is now available in transcript in the Download Center. Click here to go to the Download Center: http://www.the-efa.org/download/downloads.php.

June 21, 2011: EFA Launches Freelance Fridays on Twitter

This week, EFA's Twitter team launches Freelance Fridays, a monthly opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other freelancers across the globe! The first session takes place this Friday, June 24, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. Our topic will be the freelance life. To participate, just log in and search for the hashtag #efachat to pull up the conversation. The Twitter team will host the discussion for an hour. Even after the hosted portion of the chat, you can keep discussing tips, pitfalls, the merits of working at home versus renting an office, your favorite tools, unsolved problems...anything you'd like to discuss about the freelance life. If you are not already following the EFA on Twitter, we encourage you to connect with us. Our handle is @EFAFreelancers. http://twitter.com/#!/EFAFreelancers. Once you follow us, Tweet that you are an #EFAMember so we can follow you and add you to our members list.

June 16, 2011: Election Results Are In!

Co-executive Director: Margaret Moser has been re-elected. Treasurer: Robert Boardman has been elected. Members at Large: Scott Bogue, Maria M. Boyer, Susannah Driver-Barstow, Amy Fass, Kimberly Gonzalez, Amy Robin Rose, and Cassie Tuttle have been elected or re-elected. Congratulations to new and returning board members, many thanks to all who stepped up to offer their valuable services, and thanks to all who took the time to vote.

May 31, 2011: Annual Meeting, Election, and Party, June 15

The annual EFA business meeting, election, and party will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the EFA office, 71 West 23rd Street, 4th floor conference room, New York City. Socializing will start at 5:45 p.m., and the business meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. sharp. The party will begin after the business meeting, at about 7:15 p.m.

May 24, 2011: Vote in EFA’s 2011 election!

Remember to vote in the 2011 election. Polls close June 4. Results will be announced June 15. Read the candidate statements here .

May 10, 2011: Cast your vote in the 2011 election

The ballot for voting in the 2011 election is now live. Look for the ConstantContact announcement in your email and follow the link to the e-ballot. Voting deadline is midnight, June 4, 2011. Read the candidate statements here.

April 29, 2011: Candidates' Statements for 2011 Election Now Online

Candidates statements for the EFA 2011 election are now available online. Electronic voting begins May 9, 2011 and ends June 4, 2011. Read more in the announcements section.

April 19, 2011: "Subversive" Copyediting workshop, April 30

Join us Saturday morning, April 30, at our NYC headquarters for this exciting new course from Carol Saller, editor of Chicago Manual of Style Online's Q&A and author of The Subversive Copy Editor. Advance registration is required. Read more at the education catalog.

April 11, 2011: Announcing new member benefits and fee structure

After considerable discussion involving many spreadsheets, the EFA Board of Governors is pleased to announce (effective April 11) a new member benefit --a complimentary subscription to Vocabula Review-- and a new, simpler, and more equitable membership fee. The new rates will be applied when your membership comes up for renewal, not before. Read more ...

April 8, 2011: Website maintenance, April 8 through April 13

The EFA website will be in maintenance mode from Friday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 12. Membership applications and renewals cannot be processed during this period. We appreciate your patience and flexibility! If you have any questions, please contact the web chair.

April 1, 2011: Call for nominations!

The EFA Board of Governors is now accepting nominations for one co-executive director, serving a two-year term; one treasurer, serving a two-year term; one secretary, serving a two-year term; and up to seven members at large, serving one-year terms. Read more about these positions and the board in the About section ("About the Board").

Nominations and candidate statements of not more than 150 words each must reach the EFA by Monday, April 18. They may be sent by email (no attachments, please) to secretary@the-efa.org. Please include full contact details for both nominator and nominee. If you nominate yourself, you are both nominator and nominee.

February 28, 2011: Tax Teleconference recording available for download

April 15 looms! Help is still at hand! The recording of the February 10 tax teleconference with Julian Block is now available to members only at the download center.

February 11, 2011: Getting Freelance Writing Work seminar, March 12

Writers, don't forget to sign up for our intensive, all-day Saturday seminar in March. Topic: getting freelance writing gigs and assignments. Read more in the education catalog . . .

February 4, 2011: Free Tax Teleconference coming right up

There is still time to sign up for the free tax teleconference with Julian Block taking place on February 10, but hurry! Read more.

February 1, 2011: Dealing with Nightmare Clients starts Friday, 2/4, ONLINE!

Join us for this fun, informative class taught by MY SO-CALLED FREELANCE LIFE author Michelle Goodman. Read more . . .

January 2, 2011: Spring 2011 education catalog now available !!

We are pleased to announce EFA's Spring 2001 Education Program! The schedule runs from February through May. Read more ...

December 2, 2010: Annual Winter Holiday Party and Potluck

Make your plans to attend the annual EFA Winter Holiday Party! You've voted (in our first online straw poll) and we've listened. The party will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011, at EFA world headquarters at 71 West 23rd Street, 4th floor, NYC, starting at 6 p.m. Following EFA tradition, this will be a potluck buffet. Bring a dish to share--EFA will provide the beverages and chips. Guests and kids welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

November 18, 2010: Help pick a date for the winter party....

It's almost time for the annual EFA winter party! We need your help in selecting a date. Please let us know your preference. It's quick and easy. Just visit the new EFA polling place and select a date! You will need to be logged in to vote.

November 5, 2010: Board meeting minutes now available online!

EFA is pleased to announce that board meeting minutes and annual reports are now available online, to EFA members only, in the About section of the site. These archives begin with the annual reports for 2010 and the September and October 2010 board meetings. The EFA Board of Governors, in accordance with its bylaws, meets regularly on the first Wednesday of every month except July. These meetings are held at EFA's main offices but conducted by teleconference. We hope having the minutes available at the website will keep you better informed, and perhaps further gain your interest in volunteering or making suggestions to improve EFA — for you.

November 3, 2010: Trudy Balch

The EFA regrets to announce the passing of long-time member Trudy Balch on November 1, 2010. Trudy was an indispensable member of our organization, and we are especially grateful to have benefited from her service as a board member, executive committee member, and secretary — elected posts she filled with honor, humor, intelligence, and diligence. She made a living writing, translating, and editing, with a particular specialty in Ladino. And her bigheartedness toward newcomers and fellow freelancers in general truly set her apart. Trudy showed courage, grace, and a generosity of spirit that were an inspiration to us all. We at the EFA will miss her very, very much. Donations in her name may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, with notice to Jeff Balch, 1703 Cleveland Street, Evanston, IL 60202.

August 20, 2010: Fall 2010 education catalog now available!

We are pleased to announce EFA's Fall 2010 Education Program! The schedule runs from September 23 to December. Classes cover creativity, proofreading, freelance writing, editing, children's publishing, and indexing. Check out the catalog now ...

June 19, 2010: Election winners

Congratulations and welcome to new MAL board members Suzannah Driver-Barstow and Mary Kelly McColl, as well as to no-longer-interim secretary Cindy Corliss. Also to those who are returning for another term — J.P. Partland as co-executive director, and MALS Scott Bogue, Chuck Brandstater, Amy Fass, Amy Rose, and Erin Wilcox!

A very special thank you to all new contenders who ran in this very close election! We appreciate your willingness to give your time to the EFA. If you are interested in volunteering in a capacity other than board member (and there are plenty of opportunities), please contact J.P. Partland and Margaret L. Moser at co-executives@the-efa.org.

We'd love to hear from you!

June 1, 2010: Speak up. Vote now! Time is running out - June 5 deadline

The 2010 EFA elections are coming to a close so please remember to vote soon. If you vote by mail, mark your choices on the postage-paid pre-addressed ballot, and mail it postmarked no later than Saturday, June 5. If you vote in person, mark your choices on the ballot, seal it in an unmarked envelope, and bring it with you to the annual meeting Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the EFA office. Not sure who to vote for? Read more about the candidates and elections process...

May 25, 2010: Announcing a social media teleconference!

On Tuesday, June 8, 2010, EFA held a teleconference on social media for freelancers. See General Meetings for more details. A recording and the handouts are now available to members only at the download center...

May 24, 2010: Vote Today! and come to the Annual Meeting of the Membership!

Drop everything and Segway, fly, walk, drive your Zipcar -- but come and renew old friendships and make new ones. Whether you've done it before or haven't, here's your chance to meet friends and colleagues face to face. Email and conference calls are better than passenger pigeons and smoke signals, but nothing beats personal contact. Come to the EFA's annual meeting on June 16! Read more about the party, the meeting, and the elections...

March 22, 2010: 7:30 pm

April 15 looms! Help is at hand! Julian Block has generously agreed to present another tax teleconference for EFA members this year. See the General Meeting for detailed information. A recording is now available to members only at the download center.

January 2, 2010: EFA's Spring Education Courses

What better way to start the New Year than by giving yourself the gift of knowledge? Cruise on over to the education catalog and take home something truly useful.

December 29, 2009: Annual Holiday Party and Potluck

Make your plans to attend the annual EFA Holiday Party! It will be held on Tuesday, December 29, at EFA world headquarters at 71 W. 23rd Street, fourth floor, NYC, starting at 6 p.m. Following EFA tradition, this will be a potluck buffet. Bring a dish to share--EFA will provide the beverages and chips. Guests and kids welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

November 30, 2009: Webinar: Turning Journal Entries into Polished Pieces

In four 90-minute sessions, you will see the possibilities for transforming your journal entries into poems, personal essays, and/or stories suitable for publication. Instructor: Shelia Bender. Lots more info at the education catalog

November 12, 2009: Meeting of the Brooklyn Associates for a Greater English Language

Thurs., Nov. 12 at the Olive Vine Cafe, at 54 7th Ave. in Park Slope, at 6:30 PM. It is open to current and prospective EFA members. Residents of all boroughs are welcome. Come join our lively discussion of issues important to editorial freelancers. Take the 2 or 3 train to the Bergen St. stop, walk 1 block S/E on Flatbush Ave. to 7th Avenue, and 3 short blocks to the restaurant. For further details, contact Claudia Gutwirth (claudiajojo AT aol DOT com).

September 9, 2009: Fall 2009 Education Catalog

Dealing with Nightmare Clients - Introduction to Developmental and Structural Editing: Memoir and Narrative Nonfiction - and much more, including new Seattle-based courses. Members and non-members are welcome. Good stuff to be found at http://the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php.

August 5, 2009: New Facebook Page Administrator

If you're on the fence about networking on Facebook or you'd like more information about EFA's fan page, contact admin Lisa L. Owens. You can send her a note through Facebook's message system or email her directly at lisa AT llowens.com. (Remember to replace AT with the appropriate symbol.)

July 2, 2009: The EFA's on Facebook!

Connecting via social media is here to stay, and with good reason: it works. The EFA now has a Facebook presence, at www.facebook.com/editorialfreelancersassociation. If you're on Facebook, fan the page - and tell your friends. If you're on the fence about Facebook, contact Wendy Thayer at shinywen@gmail.com.

June 19, 2009: EFA Election Results

The EFA Board of Governors welcomes new Members at Large Amy Rose, Barbara Magalnick, and Enid Yurman, as well as returning MALs Scott Bogue, Chuck Brandstater, Amy Fass, and Erin Wilcox. We also thank those who are departing: treasurer Tony Johnson, secretary Anita McClellan, MALs Laurie Lewis and Marion Dreyfus, and education chair Jennifer Maybin, for their exemplary service to the organization. And, finally, we thank those who ran for election, but were not yet, or again, called. A contested election is the sign of a healthy, competitive group and we trust that they will continue to offer their eager and intelligent input for a long time to come. Many thanks to all! Your coexecs, Margaret Moser and JP Partland

June 17, 2009: Annual Meeting

Drive, fly, walk, parachute in -- this is your chance to renew old friendships and make new ones. Details at http://the-efa.org/eve/meetings_general.php

May 27, 2009: Freelance Forecast Survey - Teleconference

Talk with Jake Poinier, creator of the Freelance Forecast Survey! He'll take your questions. Details on the General Meetings page at http://www.the-efa.org/eve/meetings_general.php

May 21, 2009: EFA Elections - Time is Running Out - June 6 Deadline

If you haven't already done so, mark your EFA ballot and get it in the mail before June 6. There's a contested race for Members-at-Large, and there's a gaping hole where the new treasurer's name should be. Yes, even though this isn't Florida and there won't be any hanging chads, your vote counts.

May 20, 2009: EFA establishes Facebook page!

The EFA Board of Governors is pleased to announce EFA's fan page on Facebook. The fan page constitutes free advertising for our organization. The more fans we get, the more potential clients will find our Web site, and the more jobs we will see posted on our job list. Read more under member benefits ...

April 22, 2009: Jesse Weissman

The EFA regrets to inform you that our Chapter Coordinator, Jesse Weissman, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009. As you know, Jesse was a longtime and much valued member of our organization. He initiated the very successful chapter development program in 1997, and did service as a hard-working member at large and as EFA treasurer as well. A proofreader by trade, Jesse will be remembered as a kind and sensitive man who was devoted to his wife Sue-Ellen. His gravelly voice, his gentle demeanor, his service, and his heartfelt signature line, "May you succeed in all your endeavors," will be sorely missed by all of us at the EFA. Cards can be sent to Sue-Ellen at 10 Shore Boulevard, #1L, Brooklyn, NY, 11235.

April 8, 2009: EFA Board Nominations Deadline Extended

If you've been on the fence about taking part in the work that keeps the EFA going, it's not too late to jump down and jump in. The deadline for nominations has been extended to April 17. Yes, you're needed. The March 30 announcement (below) has the details.

March 30, 2009: Call for Nominations!

The EFA Board of Governors is now accepting nominations for one co-executive director, serving a two-year term; one treasurer, serving a two-year term; and up to seven members at large, serving one-year terms. Read more about the board in the About section ("About the Board").

Nominations and candidate statements of not more than 150 words each must reach the EFA by Friday, April 10. They may be sent by e-mail (no attachments, please) to secretary@the-efa.org or by fax to 1-866-929-5439. Please include full contact details for both nominator and nominee. If you nominate yourself, you are both nominator and nominee. Printed ballots will be sent to members in good standing the week of May 25. Marked ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by June 6 to be counted. Ballots will be tallied and the results of the election announced at the annual meeting on June 17.

March 5, 2009: Winter/Spring Classes

Get a Jump Start on Your Career with Winter/Spring Courses from EFA! For course details and to sign up, click Events in the main menu then select Education, then Catalog.

March 2, 2009: Taxes for Freelancers Teleconference

It’s that time of year again, when April 15 looms and freelancers begin to panic. Help is at hand! Join your freelance colleagues from Science Writers in New York and the Editorial Freelancers Association on Monday, March 2, for a joint national teleconference on taxes featuring tax authority Julian Block. The call will start at 7:30 p.m. eastern time and run for about an hour. The teleconference is scheduled for Monday, March 2, starting at 7:30 p.m. eastern and running for about an hour. You can call in at any time after 7:15 p.m. To access the teleconference at any point, call (218) 936-6581 and enter passcode 24327. There’s no charge except the cost of the call to you at your usual long-distance rate.

February 17, 2009: Meet Author Meryl Gordon

Meet celebrated journalist and nonfiction author Meryl Gordon at the February EFA General Meeting! Visit the Events/General Meetings page for more information.

January 28, 2009: EFA Winter Classes

Get a Jump Start on Your Career with Winter Courses from EFA!We are earlier than even the early bird with our winter course offerings! For course details and to sign up, click Events in the main menu then select Education, then Catalog.

January 12, 2009: Holiday Party!

Here's an event that you can put on your calendar: the EFA Holiday Party! Make a long weekend of it ... this year's event will take place on Monday, January 12, at the EFA national offices on the fourth floor at 71 W. 23rd Street in New York City. As usual, this will be a potluck buffet event. Bring a dish to share. EFA will provide the beverages and chips. We look forward to seeing you!

December 14, 2008: Newest issue of The Freelancer now online!

The November-December issue of the EFA newsletter, The Freelancer, will be in your mailboxes soon. Read the issue online now in the Members-Only area of the Membership section. Remember that you must be logged in to read.

October 24, 2008: Newest issue of The Freelancer now online!

The September-October issue of the EFA newsletter, The Freelancer, will be in your mailboxes soon. Read the issue online now in the Members-Only area of the Membership section. Remember that you must be logged in to read.

September 4, 2008: Jennifer Maybin steps in as Education Chair

Jennifer Maybin, a medical editor and writer for more than twenty years, has volunteered to take over from Lisa Owens as EFA education chair. Welcome, Jennifer! Jennifer has worked for medical education companies, medical and healthcare publishers, healthcare websites, pharmaceutical companies, and journals during a career that spans more than twenty-five years. This background will of course serve her well in her capacity on the EFA Board of Governors as education chair.

August 28, 2008: Fall 2008 education catalog now available!

We are pleased to announce EFA's Fall 2008 Education Program! The schedule runs from October to December and features three online courses and two one-day workshops to be held at our NYC headquarters. Read more ...

August 7, 2008: New Member Directory launch!

The EFA member directory has at last been reengineered and its design integrated to the rest of the site.

Members log into the site with a unique username and password combination to access a new Members-only area, edit their directory profiles in real time, upload either a text format or pdf version of their resumes in real time, and renew online. New memberships and renewals will now be effective as soon as the application or renewal transaction clears, and both invoices and receipts will be sent immediately and automatically by email. Members who forget their login will get that information from the site itself (rather than from the EFA office) by supplying their email address of record.

The Members-only area includes the usual access to update member directory profiles, but as well to a variety of EFA logos for use by members on their websites and the full electronic library of archived PDF versions of the EFA newsletter, The Freelancer, back to 2002.

Please direct questions about the directory and logging in to the EFA web chair (web.site AT the-efa.org).

July 25, 2008: Resumes for Freelancers booklet now available!

Through its Lulu.com storefront, EFA now offers Sheila Buff's booklet on how to turn your traditional resume into an effective marketing tool. See more under Booklets!

June 19, 2008: Election Results

Welcome to new and returning EFA board members and so many thanks to those leaving us — Trudy Balch (secretary) and Lisa Owens (education chair), both of whom will be sorely missed!

Co-executive: JP Partland
Secretary: Anita McClellan

Members at Large:
Scott Bogue
Chuck Brandstater
Marion DS Dreyfus
Amy Fass
Laurie Lewis
Ida Walker
Erin Wilcox

Thanks to all, and we look forward to a productive year!

May 17, 2008: EFA Board Candidates Announced

The EFA Board of Governors has accepted nominations for a co-executive director and a secretary, and candidates for seven members at large. Elections will be conducted by mail. The ballots and written notice of the election will be mailed to you as of May 22. Return ballots must postmarked no later than June 7.

May 4, 2008: Annual Meeting, Election, and Party

The annual EFA business meeting, election, and party will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the EFA office, 71 West 23rd Street, 4th floor conference room, New York City. Socializing will start at 5:45 p.m., and the business meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. sharp. The party, to feature a delicious buffet, will begin after the business meeting, at about 7:15 p.m. Please reply to EFA's office manager, Judi Greenstein, by e-mail (office AT the-efa DOT org) if you plan to attend. It'll help us put together that delicious spread! But if you don't have a chance to RSVP, don't worry. Just come, and everyone will be glad to see you!

April 23, 2008: Cicely Nichols, 1937-2008

The last of the EFA founders, Cicely Nichols, died on April 5, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her three daughters, Hilda, Jenny, and Christy. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 11 in Greenwich Village.

February 10, 2008: EFA Call for Candidates

The EFA Board of Governors is now accepting nominations for the following positions:

• One co-executive director, serving a two-year term
• One secretary, serving a two-year term
• Up to seven members at large, serving one-year terms

The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2008. All nominations must include a 100- to 150-word bio statement, which should include objectives in serving on the board. Read more about these positions and participation in the EFA board.

February 5, 2008: Spring 2008 Education catalog now available!

Register now for spring classes!

December 4, 2007: Holiday Party!

Hold the date: Monday, January 7, 2008 ... Celebrate and kick off the new year at the EFA holiday party!

October 20, 2007: New Member Benefits!

EFA members now receive discounts when they join Better World Club ("the environmentally friendly alternative to AAA") and ZipCar.

Read more at Membership Benefits ...

October 8, 2007: Code of Fair Practice revised

The Code of Fair Practice is now updated and revised. This third edition is also available in pdf format for download and printing.

September 19, 2007: Making Word Work for You now available!

Through its Lulu.com storefront, EFA now offers Hilary Powers' invaluable book on getting the most out of Microsoft Word when editing manuscripts on screen.

June 22, 2007: Election Results

Welcome to new and returning EFA Board members!

Co-executive: Margaret Moser
Treasurer: Tony Johnson

Members at Large:
Scott Bogue
Chuck Brandstater
Paula Damiano
Amy Fass
Laurie Lewis
Anita McClellan
Holly Thesieres

Thanks to all, and we look forward to a productive year!

June 10, 2007: Annual Meeting, Election, and Party

The annual EFA business meeting, election, and party will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at the EFA office, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1910, New York City. Socializing starts at 5:30 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 6:00 sharp. The party, to feature a delicious buffet, will begin after the business meeting, at about 7:00 p.m. Please reply to EFA's office manager, Judi Greenstein, by e-mail if you plan to attend info AT the-efa DOT org. It'll help us put together that delicious spread! But if you don't have a chance to RSVP, don't worry. Just come, and everyone will be glad to see you!.

May 11, 2007: EFA Board Candidates Announced

The EFA Board of Governors has accepted nominations for a co-executive director and a treasurer, and candidates for nine members at large. Elections will be conducted by mail. The ballots and written notice of the election will be mailed to you as of May 23. Return ballots must postmarked no later than June 9.

April 13, 2007: EFA Call for Candidates

The EFA Board of Governors is now accepting nominations for the following positions:

• One co-executive director, serving a two-year term
• One treasurer, serving a two-year term
• Up to seven members at large, serving one-year terms