"Word macro tools help you edit faster and more accurately, and you don't need to be a tech whiz to use them." —Jennifer Yankopolus, instructor

Word macros automate repetitive editing tasks so you can work more efficiently, and they’re easier to use than you might think. Jennifer Yankopolus’s Word Macros A to Z (February 12) will show you how these free editing tools can help you find consistency errors, fact-check, and more. Give your copyediting skills an additional boost with Yateendra Joshi’s webinar Numbers in Formation: Reader-Friendly Organization of Numerical Data into Tables (February 6). In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn how to make numerical data shine.

Start or build your copyediting practice with Paths to Freelance Editing Careers: Becoming a Copyeditor, where you can build a flexible and personalized curriculum of webinars and courses. When you purchase three or more, you’ll save 10%!

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

UPDATED: Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Intermediate
Course begins April 16.

This four-week intermediate course builds on a line editor’s foundational understanding of voice and syntactic style, focusing on refining a manuscript to better fit its intended market.

Students in Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Beginning say:

  • “The feedback on assignments was exceptionally helpful in the learning process.”
  • “I loved the ability to read the lesson text or watch videos. I am usually a better visual learner than auditory learner, so reading through the text helped solidify the content in my mind. I also loved how thorough the course was and all the different aspects of line editing that it covered.”

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

Editing Romance
Course begins April 30.

This deep dive into romance will help developmental editors build genre toolkits. Though being familiar with the romance genre is a plus, it’s not required. All the basics of romance—story beats, tropes, and even the history of the genre—will be covered.

Students say:

  • “I loved the lesson pacing and the handouts, which will be used long after this course is done.”
  • “Megan has a great way of teaching with passion and I had so much fun learning from her.”

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

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.

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