Science editors and academic editors, rejoice! We have exciting new classes that give you the tools you need to succeed. On February 6, data table expert Yateendra Joshi will present Numbers in Formation: Reader-Friendly Organization of Numerical Data into Tables, a 90-minute webinar that tackles every aspect of copyediting these crucial figures. And on February 26, Kathryn Jepsen launches Developing Effective Science Communication: Lessons from Journalism, Fiction, and Academia. Many people who attended Kathryn’s wonderful science editing webinar asked for it to be turned into a full-length course; here it is, with six weeks of wisdom to help you make science writing gripping, informative, and clear.

Both of these classes have been added to our bundle Paths to Freelance Editing Careers: Breaking into Academic, Scientific, or Medical Editing. If you need a science editing starter pack, look no further. Enroll in three or more classes in the bundle and save 10% on all of them—and yes, that’s on top of the EFA member discount.

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.

Just Added

Word Macros A to Z
Course begins February 12.

Macros are free editing tools for Word (PC and Mac) that increase your productivity. Editors use them to find consistency errors, fact-check, and perform repetitive editing tasks. Macros also reduce repetitive strain. Whether you edit journal articles, book manuscripts, marketing materials, or other Word-based text, macros will make you more efficient.

Students say:

• “I really enjoyed how clear the content was—especially given that I knew nothing about Paul Beverley’s macros to begin with.”
• “Great format to learn macros at a reasonable pace. I love that it had a structure, but also could be a bit self-paced for when things get busy and you fall behind.”
• “This class made learning macros easy, and they started helping me with my editing right away.”

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

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Proofreading for Businesses and Ad Agencies
Course begins March 5.

This five-week course will give you everything you need to launch your corporate proofreading career or add to your existing editing business. We’ll cover what skills a corporate proofreader needs, how to get (or sharpen) those skills, what equipment and tools are needed, and much more.

Students say:

• “The Acrobat markup lesson was very good, and I liked how Sharon used the same document to compare marking up the same changes with annotation tools vs. drawing tools.”
• “Sharon is gifted at teaching!! Her vast experience is evident. It was awesome to get a glimpse of it through this course. At the end of Week 1, I already felt like I’d received my money’s worth. “

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

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Developmental Editing of Fiction: Intermediate
Course begins March 12.

If you have experience in fiction developmental editing (or if you’ve taken “Developmental Editing of Fiction: Beginning”), this four-week class will take your skills to the next level.

Students say:

• “Val’s superb and inclusive teaching style is what drew me in and kept me enthusiastically engaged, even with the more challenging assignments. Val treats every person as an equal learner, no matter the background. Most of all, she magnifies possibility in her students. I feel more empowered as a future editor, as well as a writer, a reader, and a person!” 

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