Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Intermediate with #EFA instructor Amber Helt builds on a line editor’s foundational understanding of voice and syntactic style, focusing on refining a manuscript to better fit its intended market. Register: https://bit.ly/3QeGK4J
DISCOUNT Limited-time Offer GET 20% off membership Use code: NEW20 Offer valid until May 4, 2026. Excludes student and emeritus membership types. Use the code and come check out our new website! DISCOUNT
The #EFA is excited to announce that our new website is live, and in celebration we are offering a 20% discount on EFA membership! Sign-up today: https://bit.ly/4tsAjd2
Freelancers Happy Hour @ ACESCON 2026 Hosted by the EFA Westside Motor Lounge 725 Echo St. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 April 22 6–9 p.m. ET EFA Executive Director Autumn A. Arnett will be on site with new EFA swag, so come through and say hello!
Join the #EFA tomorrow at the #Freelancers Happy Hour for ACES 2026. All are welcome; you do not have to be registered for ACES to attend, so come and connect with fellow #editorial professionals! Will we see you there?
This event is open to all, so register now: bit.ly/SoEoC426?utm_...
New EFA Event Series! Spotlight on Editors of Color April 29 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET laurie predergast laurie is a queer Black Latine of Chinese descent who has been documenting, advocating, organizing, and practicing the creation of accessible communications that are thought-provoking and world-shifting. Olivia M. Gonzales Olivia is a brand strategist, communications expert, and founder of OMG Brand Story, where she helped professional professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations get clear on who they are, what they stand for, and how to communicate their value with confidence. Join us for an engaging discussion, workshop and reflections, and more!
New EFA Event Series! Spotlight on Editors of Color A new event series designed to elevate the expertise of editors of color. Presented every other month, these stocks are produced in partnership with Ebonye Gussine Wilkins, author of NUANCE & EQUITY frameworks and owner of Inclusive Media Solutions LLC. April's Topic: Portfolio Essentials April 29 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Featuring: laurie predergast, abolitionist editor and indexer and Olivia M. Gonzales, branding extraordinaire These experts will be in conversation with Ebonye about what portfolios could look like for editors.
Join the #EFA for our next installment of our Spotlight on Editors of Color event, happening April 29 at 11:30 a.m. ET. This event, focusing on Portfolio Essentials, will have an engaging discussion, workshop and reflections, and more!
EFA Move More Month Accessible Yoga with the EFA April 21, 2026 3–4 p.m. ET The yoga done at this event will be accessible to and/or have modifications for seated folks. Register: bit.ly/EFAYoga2026 Contact: oliver.ray@the-efa.org
Join the EFA at our Move More Month event, happening today, Tuesday, April 21, from 3pm to 4pm EDT. Register now for some accessible yoga: bit.ly/EFAYoga2026?u...
April Town Hall 04/22/26 12 p.m. EDT Topic: Transition to a New EFA Platform Join us to share your feedback and thoughts with EFA leadership and fellow members. Learn more at the-efa.org
Join the #EFA for our monthly Town Hall, held April 22 at 12 p.m. EDT. This month's focus is on the EFA's transition to a new platform. Bring your questions and feedback to share with EFA staff and other members. Register: bit.ly/April26TH?utm...
Group screening of "Understanding Styles and Templates in Microsoft Word," free for EFA members. April 20 at 4 p.m. ET "Styles are the building blocks of every Word document. Learn to use them confidently and efficiently for headache-free deliverables your clients will love." Rochelle Deans, instructor Learn more: bit.ly/EFAAprilGS
Join this member-exclusive event and watch this month's free webinar along with other #EFA members, happening today at 4 p.m. ET. Register: bit.ly/AprilGS26?utm...
EFA Move More Month Accessible Yoga with the EFA April 21, 2026 3–4 p.m. ET The yoga done at this event will be accessible to and/or have modifications for seated folks. Register: bit.ly/EFAYoga2026 Contact: oliver.ray@the-efa.org
Make sure you mark your calendar and join the EFA at our Move More Month event, happening this week on Tuesday, April 21, from 3pm to 4pm EDT. Register and join us for some accessible yoga: bit.ly/EFAYoga2026?u...
This intensive will examine the specific types of feedback SF&F authors need in developmental editing letters, manuscript assessments, and coaching sessions. Register today: https://bit.ly/3PnrLoo
A photo of EFA instructor Shannon Winton advertising the intensive "Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors." "Be a superhero for your science fiction and fantasy clients by powering up your feedback and coaching skills." Shannon Winton, EFA instructor since 2024
LAST CHANCE to check out "Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors" with #EFA instructor Shannon Winton, happening April 27–28.
Academic Editing Affinity Group You're invited to "Editorial Funding in Academic Publishing" coffee chat April 26, 2026 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET Join your fellow editors on Zoom to discuss topics around funding for editing in academic publishing, such as workload, fee structures, the future of in-house roles, frequency and reliability of work, and anything else that might be relevant.
Join the #EFA Academic Editing Affinity Group for their monthly coffee chat next week, April 26 at 3 p.m. ET. This month's discussion is Editorial Funding in Academic Publishing. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4cwGyVU
Group screening of "Understanding Styles and Templates in Microsoft Word," free for EFA members. April 20 at 4 p.m. ET "Styles are the building blocks of every Word document. Learn to use them confidently and efficiently for headache-free deliverables your clients will love." Rochelle Deans, instructor Learn more: bit.ly/EFAAprilGS
Join this member-exclusive event and watch this month's free webinar along with other #EFA members, happening Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. ET. Register: bit.ly/AprilGS26?utm...
Member Spotlight: Kelly Schrank Kelly offers medical editing services for pharmaceutical companies, agencies, and individual authors of scientific journal articles. She recently self-published a book entitled "Clarity by Design: Comprehensive Checklists in Medical Communication." Throughout her work she enjoys bringing structure to chaos. https://headbookworm.com
The #EFA is happy to spotlight member Kelly Schrank this month. Kelly offers medical editing services for pharmaceutical companies, agencies, and individual authors of scientific journal articles. Connect with her today: https://bit.ly/42bsOuW
A photo of EFA instructor Amber Helt advertising the course "Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Intermediate" "Editing voice isn't just about style; it's about balancing dialogue, narrative, and storytelling techniques." Amber Helt, instructor
Line Editing of Commercial Fiction: Intermediate with #EFA instructor Amber Helt builds on a line editor’s foundational understanding of voice and syntactic style, focusing on refining a manuscript to better fit its intended market. Register: https://bit.ly/3QeGK4J
Open Mic Night (in collaboration with Pink Trees Press) April 30, 2026 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Don't miss out! Sign-ups to share will be available day of. Featured readers from Pink Trees Press. Free for EFA members and collaborators. Non-member price is $5. Zoom: bit.ly/OMN26
Join the #EFA and Pink Trees Press on April 30 for an Open Mic Night! Come hear what other folks in the editorial world have been working on, or even sign up to share your own work. Free for EFA members and only $5 for non-members! Register and learn more: bit.ly/EFAOpenMic202...
April Town Hall 04/22/26 12 p.m. EDT Topic: Transition to a New EFA Platform Join us to share your feedback and thoughts with EFA leadership and fellow members. Learn more at the-efa.org
Join the #EFA for our monthly Town Hall, held April 22 at 12 p.m. EDT. This month's focus is on the EFA's transition to a new platform. Bring your questions and feedback to share with EFA staff and other members. Register: bit.ly/April26TH?utm...
This event is open to all, so register now: bit.ly/SoEoC426?utm_...
April 29 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET laurie predergast laurie is a queer Black Latine of Chinese descent who has been documenting, advocating, organizing, and practicing the creation of accessible communications that are thought-provoking and world-shifting. Olivia M. Gonzales Olivia is a brand strategist, communications expert, and founder of OMG Brand Story, where she helped professional professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations get clear on who they are, what they stand for, and how to communicate their value with confidence. Join us for an engaging discussion, workshop and reflections, and more!
New EFA Event Series! Spotlight on Editors of Color A new event series designed to elevate the expertise of editors of color. Presented every other month, these stocks are produced in partnership with Ebonye Gussine Wilkins, author of NUANCE & EQUITY frameworks and owner of Inclusive Media Solutions LLC. April's Topic: Portfolio Essentials April 29 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Featuring: laurie predergast, abolitionist editor and indexer and Olivia M. Gonzales, branding extraordinaire These experts will be in conversation with Ebonye about what portfolios could look like for editors.
Join the #EFA for our next installment of our Spotlight on Editors of Color event, happening April 29 at 11:30 a.m. ET. This event, focusing on Portfolio Essentials, will have an engaging discussion, workshop and reflections, and more!
A photo of EFA instructor Cyndi Sandusky advertising the webinar "What Exactly Does an Editor Do?" "Every writer needs to know how editors work and when to bring one into the writing process." Cyndi Sandusky, EFA instructor since 2025
Register for the webinar "What Exactly Does an Editor Do?" with #EFA instructor Cyndi Sandusky to learn what editors do, as well as important tips to guide you through every step of the process. Register today: https://bit.ly/4tfQAC8
EFA Move More Month Accessible Yoga with the EFA April 21, 2026 3–4 p.m. ET The yoga done at this event will be accessible to and/or have modifications for chairbound folks. Register: bit.ly/EFAYoga2026 Contact: oliver.ray@the-efa.org
Make sure you mark your calendar and join the EFA at our Move More Month event, happening next week on Tuesday, April 21, from 3pm to 4pm EDT. Register and join us for some accessible yoga: bit.ly/EFAYoga2026?u...
Featured Session: Educating Authors: How to Teach Your Clients Without Undermining Your Services or Yourself Featured Speaker: Jeanette Smith "Many editors worry that if we teach authors too much, we’ll work ourselves out of a job. Yet holding back might undermine trust and limit our overall impact. This session tackles that tension head-on. In this presentation, I will explore how to provide meaningful educational value to authors while maintaining clear professional boundaries. Participants will learn where self-editing guidance genuinely helps, where professional editing remains irreplaceable, and how to prevent scope creep when authors want more explanation and support." Better Together: Building Strong Freelance Careers Through Sustainable Communities Visit www.the-efa.org/conferences for more info and register.
The #EFA is happy to announce Jeanette Smith as one of our speakers for EFACON2026! Join her for her session "Educating Authors: How to Teach Your Clients Without Undermining Your Services or Yourself." Learn more and register today: bit.ly/3O1WabI?utm_s...
Join the #EFA international chapter this Friday, April 17 at 5 a.m. EDT for their event "To Niche, or Not to Niche, That is the Question". Use this link to register: bit.ly/EFA_ICApril17...
This event, focusing on Portfolio Essentials, will have an engaging discussion, workshop and reflections, and more! This event is open to all, so register now: bit.ly/SoEoC426?utm_...
NEW EFA EVENT SERIES! SPOTLIGHT ON EDITORS OF COLOR April 15 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET laurie prendergast laurie is a queer Black Latine of Chinese descent who has been documenting, advocating, organizing, and practicing the creation of accessible communications that are thought-provoking and world-shifting. Olivia M. Gonzalez Olivia is a brand strategist, communications expert, and founder of OMG Brand Story, where she helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations get clear on who they are, what they stand for, and how to communicate their value with confidence. Join us for an engaging discussion, workshop and reflections, and more!
NEW EFA EVENT SERIES! Spotlight on Editors of Color A new event series designed to elevate the expertise of editors of color. Presented every other month, these talks are produced in partnership with Ebonye Gussine Wilkins, author of NUANCE™ & EQUITY™ frameworks and owner of Inclusive Media Solutions LLC®. April’s Topic: Portfolio Essentials April 15 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Featuring: laurie prendergast, abolitionist editor and indexer and Olivia M. Gonzalez, branding extraordinaire. These experts will be in conversation with Ebonye about what portfolios could look like for editors.
Join the #EFA for our next installment of our Spotlight on Editors of Color event, now happening April 29 at 11:30 a.m. ET. This event has been rescheduled from the original date of April 15.
Freelancers Happy Hour @ ACESCON 2026 Hosted by the EFA Westside Motor Lounge 725 Echo St. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 April 22 6-9 p.m. ET EFA Executive Director Autumn A. Arnett will be on site with new EFA swag, so come through and say hello!
Join the #EFA next week at the #Freelancers Happy Hour for ACES 2026. All are welcome! You do not have to be registered for ACES to attend, so come and connect with fellow #editorial professionals! Will we see you there?
Join this event, for #EFA members only, and watch this month's free webinar along with other EFA members, happening Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. ET. Register: bit.ly/AprilGS26?utm...
Register today: https://bit.ly/3PnrLoo
EFA Shannon Winton (headshot included) EFA instructor since 2024 Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors "Be a superhero for your science fiction and fantasy clients by powering up your feedback and coaching skills."
Check out Client Deliverables for Science Fiction and Fantasy Editors with #EFA instructor Shannon Winton, happening April 27–28. This intensive will examine the specific types of feedback SF&F authors need in developmental editing letters, manuscript assessments, and coaching sessions.
Volunteer Spotlight Sara Roahen I write and teach memoir and life story writing. I also help authors through the self-publishing process. I love helping nonfiction authors of all kinds discover exactly what their book is trying to be, and then execute the perfect expression of that core vision. Sara has also published 3 books: Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table; How to Begin Writing Your Life Stories: Putting Memories on the Page; and Your Publishing Path: A Practical Guide with Insider Tips for Bringing Your Book to Life Contact Me: hello@sararoahen.com EFA Editorial Freelancers Association
The #EFA is thrilled to spotlight Sara Roahen, a member who writes and teaches memoir and life story writing. She also helps authors through the self-publishing process. Connect with Sara at hello@sararoahen.com