Editorial Freelancers Association

EFA at 2022 Writer’s Digest Conference

After a two-year hiatus, the annual Writer’s Digest Conference returned to New York City at the end of July. The EFA has been a longstanding exhibitor at the conference as well as an advertiser in the print magazine, and we renewed our commitment to both again this year.

In addition to seeing our ad on page 17 of the July/August issue of Writer’s Digest, attendees may have heard conference speaker Jane Cleland mention the EFA as a great resource for finding freelance editorial specialists (she and other industry leaders often refer writers and other potential clients to the EFA).

While there were far fewer attendees and exhibitors than in years past, the EFA booth was busy throughout the three-day conference. One attendee stopped by at the recommendation of a current EFA client who is working on their second book with an editor they had initially found through the EFA Job List. Volunteers met other members of the EFA community, including Mary Sheeran and Jenny Hubert, who recently got a job through the Member Directory and remarked that it has more than paid for her EFA membership.

Thank you to all the volunteers who represented the EFA and fielded questions from potential clients and members: new Board member and Discussion List chairperson Jean Gazis, founder and former chairperson of the Diversity Initiative Sangeeta Mehta, members James Berg, Jacquelin Cangro, and Donna Miele, and staff member Vina Orden.

EFA members, learn more about volunteering at events such as book festivals and trade conferences in your area by visiting the Representing the EFA page on the website (you must be logged in to view it).

Cover of July/August 2022 issue of Writer's Digest magazine featuring Mexican Canadian writer Siilvia Moreno-Garciia — July/August 2022 issue of *Writer’s Digest* included in the conference tote bags

Magazine advertisement featuring a person behind white text: 3,000 Editorial Warriors to Help You Choose the Right Road; The Right Editor, Right Away; Editorial Freelancers Association — EFA ad in July/August 2022 issue of the magazine themed “At a Crossroads”

Two people behind a table with a drape that reads Editorial Freelancers Association; the-efa.org; The Right Editor, RIght Away — L-R: EFA staff member Vina Orden and Sangeeta Mehta, founder and former chairperson of the EFA’s Diversity Initiative

Two people in conversation behind a table covered with marketing materials. — EFA member volunteer Donna Miele speaking with Writer’s Digest Conference attendee Lumukanda Abdul-Kenyatta

A caucasian man and woman standing in conversation on opposite sides of a table covered with flyers, brochures, and other promotional items. — A conference attendee speaking with member volunteer Jacquelin Cangro

Two people in conversation on opposite sides of a table covered with marketing materials. — A conference attendee speaking with new EFA Board member and Discussion List chairperson Jean Gazis

A person facing the camera in front of a table covered with marketing materials, while a person behind the table looks on. — Former member Mary Sheeran poses for the camera as volunteer Sangeeta Mehta looks on

Event photos courtesy of James Berg and Sangeeta Mehta

Office Closed Monday April 8.