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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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ASJA 2025 Conference
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