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"Expand your editorial toolkit by learning about the tropes and archetypes in romance." —Megan Hennessey, instructor

Editing Romance

This deep dive into romance will help developmental editors build genre toolkits. All the basics of romance—story beats, tropes, and more—will be covered.

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Visit the EFA at the AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference

Baltimore Marriot Waterfront Hotel 700 Aliceanna St., Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Once again, we're exhibiting at the AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference! Stop by table #24 to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the right...

EFA Virtual Winter Social

The EFA invites all of our members to join our annual virtual winter social! EFA co-executives Katy Grenfell and Cody Sisco will share an update about things to look forward...

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STET Talk

Zoom

Stephanie Argy and Dayna Ridenouer (Members at Large on the EFA Board of Governors) will host audiobook director Christina Rooney for a free 50-minute STET Talk on what editors should understand about audiobook production.

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Visit the EFA at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair

Once again, we're exhibiting and presenting at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair! Stop by table T1732 to introduce yourself and learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as...

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STET Talk: Using AI in Editing

It seems like every time we turn around we’re hearing about AI: It’s horrible, it’s fantastic, it’s unethical, it’s life-changing. So how has it affected you in your work? Take...

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STET Talk: An Inside Look at the EFA

As an EFA member, do you wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Who are the staff that keep the organizational engine going, and what are their various roles? Whom...

ACES the Society for Editing

The EFA is exhibiting at ACES 2024

Hyatt Regency Columbus 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH, United States

Once again, the EFA is exhibiting at ACES. Stop by our booth to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the right freelancer for your project...

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EDIT Meet & Greet

Meet the members of the EFA's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformation (EDIT) committee and learn about our goals and upcoming initiatives.

Visit the EFA at the 2024 LA Times Festival of Books!

University of Southern California University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Once again, we're exhibiting at The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! Stop by our booth (#933) to learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the...

EFA DISCORD ZOOM TUTORIAL Discord Tutorial for All EFA Members 21 May 1pm-2:30pm Secondary Discord Tutorial for All Members 10am to 11:30am EDT. Questions? Email eventscoordinator@the-efa.org.

Discord Zoom Tutorial for All EFA Members

Excited about the new EFA Discord Server, but unsure about how to navigate the app? Join EFA Events Coordinator Oliver Ray May 21 to learn more about Discord and how...

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STET Talk: Results-Driven Networking in 2024

Join us June 26 with Linda Ruggeri and Brittany Dowdle for "Results-Driven Networking in 2024." In this STET Talk, we’ll take the intimidation factor out of networking and show that building the...

EFA Annual Meeting

2024 Annual Meeting

Virtual , United States

We invite all EFA members to the annual business meeting. It is your chance to hear about what Board members and other volunteers have been up to for the past twelve months...

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STET Talk: What Book Designers Really Want 2024

It's time for another STET Talk! This month, we'll be looking at the intricacies of book design as Stephan Tiano and Tamian Wood discuss "What Book Designers Really Want." This...

The EFA will be exhibiting at Printers Row Lit Fest Sept. 7–8 in Chicago 10 a.m.–6 p.m. https://printersrowlitfest.org/

Visit the EFA at Printers Row Lit Fest 2024

The EFA will be exhibiting at the 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest which is set for Saturday, September 7 & Sunday, September 8, 10AM – 6PM. Stop by our table...

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STET Talk and Tea

Join EFA board members to chat about ways we can all make our work lives better. Need tips? Resources? Have some to offer? Maybe some requests for future STET Talks?...

The Editorial Freelancers Association exhibits at Brooklyn Book Festival. Join us for Brooklyn Book Festival’s Festival Day in Downtown Brooklyn this September. Stop by the EFA table to learn about the benefits of EFA membership or find the right freelancer for your next project! Sept. 29 2024 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Brooklyn Borough Hall and surrounding venues in Downtown Brooklyn Got questions? Email eventscoordinator@the-efa.org

Visit the EFA at Brooklyn Book Festival 2024

The EFA will be exhibiting at the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festival Day and Literary Market Place, which is set for Sunday, September 29, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Stop by...

EFA exhibits at DFW Con. Stop by our table to introduce yourself and learn more about the benefits of EFA membership, as well as hiring the right freelancer for your project through our Member Directory and Job List! October 5-6 7:30 a.m. 1601 Campus Dr. Hurst TX 76504 Questions? Email Oliver Ray at oliver.ray@the-efa.org

Visit the EFA at DFW Writers Conference 2024

The EFA will be exhibiting at the 2024 DFW Writers Conference, which will take place Oct. 5-6 in Hurst, Texas. Stop by our table to introduce yourself and learn more...

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STET Talk: The EFA Rates Survey

In this month's STET Talk, we'll be taking a deeper dive into the EFA Rates Survey -- how it was created, what the results mean, how the pricing parameters on...

The EFA at Author Nation Nov. 11-15 Las Vegas, NV Questions? Email oliver.ray@the-efa.org. Come say hello! EFA Editorial Freelancers Association

Visit the EFA at Author Nation 2024

The EFA will be exhibiting Author Nation this November, which will take place from the 11th to the 15th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stop by our table to introduce yourself...

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STET Talk: Editing for Nonconformists

Join us for the November STET Talk "Editing for Nonconformists" with Dom Chatterjee, a talk on nonconformist editing as well as supporting nonconformist writers.  This free event, hosted by Dayna...

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STET Talk–Scams: What to Watch Out For

It's STET Talk time again! Take a break from your holiday prepping and join us December 18 for "Scams: What to Watch Out For" with Cyndi Sandusky. We'll talk about...

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.

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