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…
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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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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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25% Off New Ebooklet in EFA’s Aer.io Store Through June 30!
June 4, 2021
Check out the EFA’s June book sale, featuring the ebook version of Elsa Peterson’s newly revised Copyright and Permissions, a must-have for every freelance editor and writer. Copyright can be…
Board of Governors Election 2021: Candidate Statements
May 19, 2021
Candidates’ Statements for the 2021 EFA Annual Election Election results will be announced at the 2021 EFA annual meeting: Wednesday, June 16, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Online EFA bylaws prohibit…
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