Baltimore EFA Chapter Gets Last-Minute Tax Tips
March 26, 2019
For our group’s March 6th meeting at the Towson library we were lucky to have a great member—who’s also a CPA and best-selling author—volunteer to provide the self-employed with tips…
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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
Run for a Seat on the Board of Governors!
March 22, 2019
2019–2020 Election—Nominations Due May 8 Have you ever wanted to have a voice in how the EFA operates, or in the programs and services the organization provides to members? Have you wanted to see a change? Now is your chance: The 2019 election cycle is underway! Serving on the Board of Governors is a great…
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What’s the Code?
February 22, 2019
When you are just starting out as a freelancer, it is very helpful to be able to borrow from a bank of knowledge regarding best practices in the business. At…
December Mixer Brief
January 17, 2019
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend North Georgia Chaper kickoff mixer on December 1! Mari Ann and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to foster community and professional development among our fellow EFA members, and it was amazing to be able to share that vision with you at our paint-and-party! If…
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Be a Volunteer Leader — The EFA Needs You!
January 16, 2019
A recent EFA Board of Governors meeting revealed that some of our volunteer leadership could use some help with managing our most important programs and services. A great way to start the new year would be for more of our members to get involved in doing just that. Why bother, you ask? You joined the…
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS—2019 EFA Conference, August 21-23
January 10, 2019
More people are working as freelancers than ever before, and the Editorial Freelancers Association is growing: We now have more than 2,500 members, including freelance editors, writers, proofreaders, indexers, translators,…
So . . . You’re an Editor, Right?
January 10, 2019
So…You’re an Editor, Right? By Wendy J. Meyeroff That, said the speaker at an end-of-year meeting of the Maryland EFA chapter, was a question she’s heard for years now. The…
Seeking More Welcomers for Welcome Program: All Newcomer Spots Filled
December 20, 2018
New Members: Thanks so much for the extraordinary response to our call for newcomers for the Diversity Initiative’s new Welcome Program. The newcomer intake survey is now closed. We very quickly reached twice our planned capacity for newcomers. We appreciate the inquiries we have received about a waiting list, but unfortunately we are not yet in…
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The Editorial Freelancers Association Needs You in 2019
December 19, 2018
The EFA is where we can learn and build, and also share and make a difference. Whether you have only recently joined or you’ve been a member for many years, the EFA needs you to volunteer. With administrative assistance from our two-person office staff, volunteers run our chapters, our education program, our publicity and advertising,…
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Josephine Bacon
December 14, 2018
We note with sadness the passing last February of Josephine Bacon, a longtime member of the EFA and prolific writer and translator. We extend our sincerest condolences to her family…
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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.
