The EFA Discussion List—A Great Place to Learn

February 20, 2024

…planned to compile a “top ten” list of Discussion List advice, but the things that come up range from highly specific (how to set up Excel to automatically convert a…

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Advanced, September 6–October 3 (4 weeks) FA23

May 25, 2023

Important Information About Our Online Courses Our courses are asynchronous, meaning you never need to be at your computer at any specific hour. More information about how these classes are…

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Advanced, April 3–April 30 (4 weeks) SP24

December 13, 2023

Important Information About Our Online Courses Our courses are asynchronous, meaning you never need to be at your computer at any specific hour. More information about how these classes are…

Developmental Editing of Fiction: Advanced, September 11–October 8 (4 weeks) FA24

May 24, 2024

Important Information About Our Online Courses Our courses are asynchronous, meaning you never need to be at your computer at any specific hour. More information about how these classes are…

The Art of Feedback (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) F20

November 9, 2020

…is co-executive of the Editorial Freelancers Association, a developmental/line editor and literary coach with Page Two Editorial (www.pagetwoeditorial.com), and a traditionally published graphic novelist. With over 20 years of experience…

Understanding Styles and Templates in Word (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) SU21

June 22, 2021

…Word. The webinar is free to all EFA members but attendance at the live session is limited to the first 225 registrants. All members will be able to download the…

Part-time reviewers – online writing center

February 25, 2019

Digital Marketing Primer (Webinar Recording, Free to EFA Members)

September 17, 2021

…information from the main EFA site. Please check your email for information on how to access the webinar. Webinar recordings may not be downloaded, and access ends five years after…

Member Benefits

August 11, 2016

…recorded webinars are free for members. These include Authenticity Reading: What It Is and Why Editors Should Care, Creating a Persuasive Website for Your Freelance Business, Digital Marketing Primer, Introduction…

Copyreader to Search Medical Textbooks

October 15, 2019

Test prep book proofread

August 12, 2019

Hello Chicagoland EFA!

January 8, 2021

…both your personal and business lives. Another terrific podcast is The Deliberate Freelancer, whose latest episode discusses practicing antiracism in freelancing with guest Eva Jannotta. It will be a long,…

Demystifying Macros: A Beginner’s Guide (Webinar Recording, Free to EFA Members)

January 29, 2021

…of the Industrial Society of America. Previously, she was the editor of the annual Almanac of Architecture & Design, the Archidek series of architectural trading cards, and a number of books…

Setting (or Resetting) Your Freelance Rates—and Talking About Them with Clients (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) SU20

June 23, 2020

…will give you actionable ways to find the freelance rates that are right for you and feel more comfortable talking about money. You’ll walk away with a solid idea of…

RESCHEDULED: Client Onboarding 101: Vetting, Proposals, and Payments, Oh My! (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) F20

August 17, 2020

…webinar is free to all EFA members but attendance at the live session is limited to the first 250 registrants. All members will be able to download the recorded version…

Finding Your Voice (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) SP21

December 4, 2020

…225 registrants. All members will be able to download the recorded version of the webinar for free a few days after it airs. Marcina Zaccaria has worked at EdLab at…

Setting up Your Freelance Editorial Business: First Steps (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) SP21

December 14, 2020

…essentially freelancing too! In either case, myriad questions arise: How do you manage and allocate your time? What software and hardware do you need? As a freelancer, you need to…

Problem Clients 101: Common Dilemmas and How to Avoid Them (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) SP21

January 27, 2021

…need to spot potential problem clients (and steer clear!), deal with common client issues professionally, and fire clients who make your freelance life miserable. The webinar is free to all…

Money Management as a Freelancer: How to Organize Your Finances and Prepare for the New Tax Forms (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) SP21

February 18, 2021

…free to all EFA members but attendance at the live session is limited to the first 225 registrants. All members will be able to download the recorded version of the…

Introduction to The Chicago Manual of Style (webinar, EFA MEMBERS ONLY) F20

July 7, 2020

…Business Communication at the Isenberg School of Management. Currently he teaches writing at Portland Community College and works as a freelance copyeditor. His clients include the University of New Mexico…