The Chicago writer’s approach to storytelling is defined by her deep entertainment industry knowledge and wide-ranging editorial vision.
The 2026 ASJA Awards for works by independent writers are now open for submissions and…
How well do you know ASJA? Did you know that in the past year, your…
Regular practice can bring your mind to a place of authenticity, which allows the quality of your writing to increase exponentially.
ASJA President Darcy Lewis breaks down the highlights of the past year, including an in-person conference, new management company, and more.
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I started freelancing almost two decades ago after leaving a job in corporate marketing. I…
“Non-profit news” has a special ring to it, an Ivory Soap patina of “99 and…
When it comes to ghostwriting, one of the most challenging aspects of writing the manuscript…
I started using a virtual assistant for one reason: sleep. After the last session of…
About three years ago, my tech-savvy buddy Kurt Collins and I asked ourselves a question:…
When I started freelancing 14 years ago, I fell into a niche – financial writing…
There’s something about “take-home message” that rubs me the wrong way. With a few exceptions,…
We writers hear almost daily about magazine markets drying up, publisher advances plummeting, and online…
Far too many freelancers say things like, “I don’t have time for Facebook; I don’t…
The new brain research says we should all do something new and challenging to grow…
I’m a history geek. Favorite historical figure: Teddy Roosevelt. Favorite historical event: the Defenestration of…
I was still reeling from the news that Google was closing down Google Reader, and…
Yes, I’m a biographer. I’ve proudly claimed that title ever since my first book—an independent…
About eight years ago (!), sitting in my literary agent’s kitchen sipping on a glass…
When I decided to wade into freelance writing a couple of years ago, I wasn’t…
I was 17 when I entered college and the world of nursing. I wasn’t sure…
I have been contemplating writing a second non-fiction book, a follow-up to Mastering the Mommy…
When I started writing Replacement Child, I had a vague idea that I wanted to…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said anything like this: “I am no good at…
Economy getting your business down? It is mine. I don’t know about you but work…
I tend to jump into situations feet first – which can be a good and…
It started out as a normal assignment. As much as anything can be “normal” for…
No blogger wants to get in trouble with the law, become liable for financial damages,…
Reporting is one step. Writing is another. It seems like that should be enough. But…
Question: What is the difference between a squirrel and a rat? Answer: PR. For fifteen…
This month one of my books, Where Angels Walk, is celebrating its 20th year in…
Not too long ago, SheKnows Canada named my blog, Marijke: Nurse Turned Writer as a…
The e-mail pinged in when I wasn’t checking every five minutes for an editor’s response…
Ever noticed that there’s more in your local book store on writing than on real…
You’re piling up the bylines and thinking about making the leap to full time. Do…
Wedding magazines and blogs are hungry for well-written content, so now is a great time…
