The EFA Sponsors the 10th New York City Poetry Festival
August 10, 2021
The EFA exhibited at The New York City Poetry Festival for the first time in 2021. It also was the first in-person event that the EFA sponsored since the pandemic…
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2024 EFA Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarships Awarded
November 4, 2024
The 2024 EFA Ruth Mullen Memorial scholarships—three for undergraduates attending an HBCU and one for an HBCU alum pursuing a graduate degree—were awarded to Kandon Fears, Tervonna Pollard, Jude Servius, and Myles Moody.
Invest in the Future of Your Freelance Business
November 7, 2024
In uncertain times, the one person you can rely on is yourself. Invest in your professional skills and make sure your business has a solid foundation to weather whatever comes...
Autumn A. Arnett joins EFA as Executive Director
November 13, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Autumn A. Arnett has joined the organization as our new executive director! The Board looks forward to partnering with her to complete the implementation of...More Recent Posts
EFA Co-Executive Bill Keenan Steps Down
July 29, 2021
After eight years as an EFA co-executive, Bill Keenan has stepped down. His steady leadership was instrumental in getting the EFA on sound financial footing and keeping us there through…
Meet the EFA’s New General Manager
July 28, 2021
I am very pleased to announce that Susan Patton has joined the EFA staff as of today to become our new general manager. Susan comes to the Editorial Freelancers Association from the Association…
2021 EFA Member Satisfaction Survey Invitation
July 16, 2021
As you may have heard, the EFA is developing a new strategic plan. In preparation, the Board is inviting all members to provide feedback regarding their member experience and industry challenges. By participating in this short survey, you will help us understand the relevance of our current programs and services and ensure that the EFA…
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Los Angeles Area Chapter Peers into the Gap
July 16, 2021
EFA’s Los Angeles Area chapter met on May 12 for a presentation by Kellie Hultgren titled “Avoid the Knowledge Gap in Your Editing.” As editors, we wear multiple toolbelts—a mixed…
EFA to Launch Members-Only Survey to Help Shape Our Future
July 9, 2021
The EFA will be inviting all members to participate in the 2021 Member Satisfaction & Strategic Positioning Survey beginning Wednesday, July 14. This anonymous survey will help EFA’s staff and leadership better understand members’ evolving needs and how you use current EFA services. The results will help inform the Board’s upcoming strategic planning discussions. Please…
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EFA Embarks on Strategic Plan
June 30, 2021
Last fall, after celebrating the Editorial Freelancers Association’s 50-year anniversary, the Board of Governors began to look ahead, toward building on the success of the past five decades. As our membership has expanded and diversified beyond a small band of New York editors determined to make it in the freelance world, the publishing landscape and…
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EFA General Manager Retires
June 24, 2021
Susannah Driver-Barstow, EFA’s much-appreciated general manager, is retiring this summer. “Susannah has been the chief operating force behind EFA for the last ten years,” says Bill Keenan, out-going EFA co-executive….
Announcing the 2021 EFA Board of Governors Election Winners
June 21, 2021
The results of the 2021 EFA Board of Governors election are in: Ruth Mullen has been elected co-executive. Marcina Zaccaria has been reelected treasurer. Maria Alonzo, Nanette Day, Andrew R….
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) Discounts for EFA Members
June 21, 2021
The EFA has partnered with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), formerly the Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) to offer discounts to their classes and their annual conference, which will be held online this year. Classes To get your discount to their classes, navigate to https://www.ciep.uk/training/ and select either “Proofreading suite” or…
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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.
