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Why Join

The working world has changed. Today it no longer matters whether you’re employed full-time or you’re freelancing all or some of the time. Wherever you are today, you’re working for yourself.

Since 1970, the Editorial Freelancers Association has been helping its members to do this better through steadily expanding member programs and services, many designed to polish and develop professional skills and boost income. Our purpose: to raise the professional status of our members and to make freelancing more dynamic and rewarding through

  • Client outreach
  • JobList subscription service
  • Networking with peers online, at meetings, and at social events
  • Educational programs designed especially for freelancers
  • A bimonthly newsletter and other publications
  • Group health insurance
  • Searchable, online membership directory
  • Regional chapters and liaisons
  • Web site always up to date

You owe it to yourself to be a part of the largest and oldest national professional organization dedicated to supporting your freelance career choices and opportunities.

How to Join

Any full- or part-time freelancer may join. Fees vary by membership category and are discounted for two-year memberships. New members must pay a membership processing fee. You may subscribe to the JobList service to receive e-mail notification of job opportunities posted by clients with your application. Please print and fill out the membership application (PDF), and fax or mail it with your payment (credit card, check, or money order drawn in U.S. currency).

  • Resident Members live in the greater New York City metropolitan area. Annual fee: $125, (two year: $225, save $25).
  • Nonresident Members live outside the area and pay slightly lower annual dues  while still receiving all EFA benefits and services. Annual fee: $105 (two year, $190, save $20).
  • JobList Subscription: One year: $40 two years: $80
  • Processing Fee: $35 for new members (and former members returning after a lapse of more than 30 days)

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