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May 30

Create More Freedom in Your Freelance Biz (Webinar)

May 31

Come see the EFA at BookExpo America and BookCon!

Jun 4

Introduction to Children’s Literature

Jun 5

Copyediting: Intermediate, Session 2

Jun 6

Diversify Your Freelance Income

Jun 8

The Fine Print: Creating an Editing Contract

Jun 9

The EFA is exhibiting at Printers Row Lit Fest!

Jun 9

Connect with the EFA at DFWCon!

Jun 13

Voting deadline for EFA Board of Governors is today!

Jun 13

North Texas Chapter: June Editor Coffee Hour

Jun 13

Meet Gutenberg: The New WordPress Editor

Jun 13

June’s Scrabble Night at EFA HQ

Jun 14

PDF Markup for Editors

Jun 16

First-ever Writers and Books conference

Jun 20

Annual Meeting and Party

Jun 21

EFA Board election results announced via email

Jul 11

North Texas Chapter: July Editor Coffee Hour

Jul 18

July’s Scrabble Night at EFA HQ

Jul 21

Meet the EFA at RWA 2018!

Jul 31

July Teleconference

Aug 8

North Texas Chapter: August Editor Coffee Hour

Aug 10

See the EFA at Writer’s Digest!

Aug 15

August’s Scrabble Night at EFA HQ

Sep 4

Copyediting: Beginning, 2nd session

Be an Active Member of the EFA

Many EFA members join the organization and jump in with both feet. They sign up for courses, post lively conversations on the Discussion List, offer to help with the EFA...

Maryland EFA Activity in the Works

A search in the Member Directory comes up with a huge number of Maryland members, including some local heroes! That’s why the reboot of the Maryland EFA chapter is so exciting...

Board of Governors Election 2018: Candidate Statements

Candidates’ Statements for the 2018 EFA Annual Election Election results will be announced at the 2018 annual EFA meeting and buffet supper: Wednesday, June 20, 6:15 to 9:00 p.m. EFA...

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