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Professional Development
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.
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Networking Opportunities
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.
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Community
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.
Power your freelance writing career with our extensive resources.
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
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Events
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National Publications to Pitch Right Now
Are you an associate member looking for national clips to become a professional member, or…
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ASJA 2024 Conference
ASJA’s 2024 “Conference From Anywhere” takes place online Sept. 24 to 26. It will be…
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Client Connections 2024 (CC24) — A Virtual Event!
Client Connections (CC), ASJA’s signature event, offers one-on-one meetings with top magazines, newspapers, book agents…
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ASJA 2025 Conference
The ASJA 2025 Conference will maximize that face-to-face time we know ASJA members and other…