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. Celebrate your professional achievement by adding "ASJA Member" to your credentials, and tune into what's happening in your industry by becoming part of the best network for professional freelance writers. ASJA is sharply focused on the issues important for your career.

Members get inside information about what's really happening in the freelance nonfiction market. ASJA members exchange critical details about markets, contracts, rates, trends, and more in confidential discussion forums, the ongoing Anonymous Rate Survey, confidential sections of the monthly newsletter, and member-only events and programs. Other programs for members only include the Freelance Writer Search, giving ASJA members exclusive access to job and project leads, and the ASJA Awards Programs, recognizing excellence in nonfiction book and article writing.

You'll also get substantial discounts and partnership benefits on a variety of tools and services you need, including:

• Access to competitive health and other insurance products, including group, individual, and small-employer
• iUniverse/ASJA Press self-publishing program, for both original and back-in-print works
• Lexis-Nexis
• Publishers Weekly
• T-Mobile
• PR Newswire
• FlexJobs.com
• Discounts on magazine subscriptions of up to 90%

ASJA understands freelance writing, so don't go it alone. Join us, and see what real support can mean to your career.