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Through ASJA, independent journalists, authors, and content writers find the community, networking opportunities, and professional development they need to advance their careers and refine their skills.
Build your skills as a writer and as a business owner.
- Learn from industry experts and accomplished colleagues.
- Enhance your craft and build your freelance business through virtual and in-person conference sessions.
- Access the collective wisdom of your peers in ASJA’s expansive resources section.
ASJA members prove every day that relationships matter.
- Share referrals with colleagues and get access to editors, communications managers, publishers, and agents.
- Build connections with your fellow ASJA members through our events and social media presence, including our private, members-only Facebook group.
Working independently doesn’t mean working alone.
- From know-how and referrals to support and friendship, your ASJA colleagues are your greatest resource.
- Engaging with the ASJA community means you’ll get the most from your membership.
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Whether you’re just starting your freelance career or have years of experience, there’s always room to grow and improve. Tap into ASJA’s extensive resources, right at your fingertips.
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News
Meet the Member: Susan Johnston Taylor’s Big Pivot From Business Freelancer to Children’s Book Author
Working as a freelance business and personal finance writer isn’t the likeliest path to becoming…
A Perfect FIT: 2025 ASJA Conference to Take Place at NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology
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A Progress Report on ASJA DEAI Activities
May 1 marks one year since ASJA hired a diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI)…
Register for Your Racial Justice at Work Summit Press Pass
As an ASJA member, you have an opportunity to broaden your understanding of the diversity,…
Events
Balancing Freelance While a Full-Time Employee
Writers and journalists often determine if they want to work for themselves as a freelancer…