If you took a roundabout path to becoming an editor—as many of us did—then you might not have gotten a thorough grounding in the basics. Fortunately, the EFA is here to help you catch up. Val Mathews sets the stage for her popular developmental editing courses with Reshaping Fiction: An Introduction to Fiction Developmental Editing (November 7), a 90-minute webinar that will explain exactly what developmental editors do and how to get started becoming one. And any editor can benefit from Jessica Klimesh’s Understanding and Explaining Your Editing Decisions (December 5), a 60-minute webinar that’s free for EFA members and will help you earn your clients’ trust. Whether you’re just starting out or filling in some gaps in your knowledge, these sessions will give you a strong foundation that builds your confidence and supports your growing career.

Whether you want to study at your own pace or learn with an instructor’s direct feedback, the EFA’s education program has everything you need to broaden your skill set and client base. As always, our library of recorded webinars is available for immediate viewing, so be sure to check it out for dozens of helpful sessions.

EFA members get 20% off all our courses, and get many webinars for free. Not a member? Join today.

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NEW: Editing Training Materials
Webinar takes place live on January 9.

This 90-minute session is for editors working in talent development in government, academic, and corporate settings. You’ll learn how editing can transform learning content into effective training tools that boost performance. You’ll also get practical tips for refining learning goals, improving presentations, and revising assessments.

Price: $60 for Guests, $48 for Members
For more information and to register, click here.

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NEW: Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Intermediate
Course begins January 22.

This six-week intermediate course builds on a line editor’s foundational understanding of voice and syntactic style, focusing on refining a manuscript to better fit its intended market.

Students in Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Beginning say:

• “The feedback on assignments was exceptionally helpful in the learning process.”
• “I loved the ability to read the lesson text or watch videos. I am usually a better visual learner than auditory learner, so reading through the text helped solidify the content in my mind. I also loved how thorough the course was and all the different aspects of line editing that it covered.”

Price: $350 for Guests, $280 for Members
For more information and to register, click here.