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Freelance Writers: How to Set Your Hourly Rate
Asking what the going rate is for freelancers is the wrong question. The right question is: What’s the hourly rate you need to reach your income goals? ASJA member and past president Jack El-Hai breaks it down.
3 Reasons People Don’t Know About Your Book (and What You Can Do About It)
One of the most common complaints among authors is, “I’m not selling enough books!” Low…
How to Write Obituaries
Pope Francis died today at 88, and obituaries and remembrances of the leader of the…
Meet the Member: John Hanc on Writing, Teaching, and Why He Loves the Freelance Juggle
John Hanc is the quintessential freelance writing multi-hyphenate. In a career that’s spanned more than…
Members Share How ASJA Helps Freelancers in Hard Times
Freelancing, by nature, can be a solitary profession. Sometimes, that can get lonely. Even we introverts…
To Sustain Your Mental Health, Schedule Time for News and Worrying, and Be Proud of Your Work
The first quarter of 2025 has been a lot. We’ve seen natural disasters like the…
Learn a New Skill Today the ASJA Way
If rough waters are ahead for freelancers because of the effects of a wavering economy…
How to Maintain Your Freelance Business in Bad Times
The US launched a tariff-based trade war that caused the stock market to record its…
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Setting Up an ASJA Chapter the PNW Way
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Gathering of the Ghosts Panels Explore Publishing, Pricing, Visibility, and AI Collaboration
The inaugural Gathering of the Ghosts convention will gather top publishing company executives, distinguished literary…
Calling All Ghostwriters – Andy Award Submissions Are Due Oct. 20
When I think of great collaborators, one pair that comes to mind is music producer…
How Volunteering for ASJA Led to Bankable Skills
What began as a volunteer opportunity developed into a crash course in social media management,…
President’s Letter: The Power of ASJA
Our economy has been dancing on the edges of recession for a while now. One…
Musings About ASJA Volunteerism
It seems like we never have enough time to do everything we need and want…
Announcing the Gathering of the Ghosts Ghostwriting Conference Jan. 22, 2024
ASJA and Gotham Ghostwriters are cosponsoring the Gathering of the Ghosts, the first-of-its-kind national convention of ghostwriting…
In Memoriam: Milton C. Toby, 1949-2023
Milton C. Toby was a Renaissance man who embraced life and never did anything halfway….
10 Ways to Wrangle Rewrites
If I think about it, I’m not a ghostwriter, I’m a ghost rewriter. As someone…
Finding Your Voice as a Writer
Have you had the experience of reading a writer at the top of their game…
Structuring a Self-Help Book
Writing a self-help book can be incredibly rewarding. Who knows if your book will save…
#ASJACon Day 3 Recap: 6 Ways Freelancers Can Become Better Storytellers
Writers are storytellers, whether we report on institutions in our community, craft narratives for experts,…
#ASJACon Day 2 Recap: Lean into Your Humanity and the Robots Can’t Win
In an age of increasing automation, freelancers and book authors can succeed by doing things…
#ASJACon Recap: To Get Ahead, Build a Freelance Business Based on Trust
It’s all about trust. I started working out at home during the pandemic, and that…
Everything You Need to Know About Using the #AJSACon Zoom Events Hub
The 2023 Virtual Annual Conference June 13-15 starts in a matter of days. We’re excited…
Ten Reasons to Attend the 2023 ASJA Virtual Annual Conference
This year’s virtual conference promises to be a winner, with more than 50 expert speakers,…
Conference Keynoter Ly Tran: Overcoming Obstacles in Life and Publishing
The beginning of the journey Ly Tran took to publish her memoir, “House of Sticks:…
Conference Keynoter Damon Brown Asks, Are You Ready to Level Up?
Damon Brown wants you to know that AI or other technology cannot replace your value…
Conference Keynoter Janet Stovall Urges Writers to be ‘Conscious Communicators’
Janet Stovall is a diversity expert, global speaker, author, and consultant. But before she was…
Journalism Sessions Re-examine Narratives, Offer New Markets and Techniques
Freelance journalists don’t enjoy the guidance, support, or camaraderie that’s part of working in a…
Content Marketing Writing Track Sessions Help You Turbocharge Your Freelance Business
The Content Marketing Writing track of the 2023 ASJA Virtual Conference June 13-15 features speakers…
Conference Books Track Offers Sessions on Pitching, Productivity, Publishing, and More
The Books track of the 2023 ASJA Virtual Conference June 13-15 features speakers and panels…
ASJA Virtual Conference: Why Writers Must Reconsider What We Do and How We Do It
Think different. Back in the day, Apple used that catchy (if grammatically wonky) slogan in…
Five Tips for Maximizing Your Attendance at the ASJA 2023 Virtual Conference
As spring flowers bloom, I hope you are anticipating the ASJA 2023 Virtual Conference with…
Happiness is Learning, Networking, and Feeling Inspired: Register Now for the June 13-15, 2023 ASJA Virtual Conference
If you’re looking for a great return on your hard-earned money and a chance to…
The Latest on Independent Contractor Issues
In my mind, the wave of anti-freelancer legislation has aligned closely with the pandemic, in…
ASJA’s Role in Creating a Stronger, More Diverse Freelance Community
Freelance writing is more than a way to make a living. It’s a way to…
Submit Your 2023 Virtual Conference Proposals
We’re looking for sessions that will inspire, motivate and empower professional, independent non-fiction writers. For…
Year in Review: My Final President’s Column
It’s been a year. I always feel a little bit exhausted and sometimes a little…