Membership in ASJA serves as proof to editors, agents and fellow writers that you are a seasoned professional nonfiction writer. The Society's exacting standards limit it to only those freelance writers who have been published over a substantial period of time by recognized media. Because getting in is so difficult, the prestige associated with ASJA is one of the most significant benefits of membership. Other benefits include:

• ASJA Newsletter Confidential Section. Exclusive, inside information on the writing business.
• PayCheck reports. Members share confidential information on their fee rates and experiences with publishers and editors. Inside information on the writing industry for members only.
• ASJA s Freelance Writer Search gives ASJA members exclusive access to job and project leads. One assignment here could pay your dues for the next 20 years!
• Exclusive workshops and seminars at the Annual ASJA Members-Only All Day Meeting as well as discounts for the Annual ASJA Writers Conference. Includes the popular Personal Pitch program, bringing you face-to-face with editors and agents who want to hear your ideas.
• Confidential Members-Only sections of the ASJA Web site.
• Private Online Discussion Forums to share news, ask questions, and get answers from fellow professional writers.
• Partnership Benefits to ASJA members in conjunction with:
  • iUniverse.com
  • Lexis-Nexis
  • Mozy.com (remote backup service)
• Access to competitive health and other insurance products, both group and individual.
• A professional press card.
• Magazine Subscriptions at deep discounts.
• Discount Rates at all ASJA-sponsored conferences and meetings.
• Eligibility for ASJA's Annual Awards for nonfiction books and journalism.
• Authors Registry Membership, facilitating royalty payments for database and electronic reprints.