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New at the 2026 ASJA Conference: The Coaching Corner
Writers can meet with experienced coaches April 23-24 from 12 to 1 p.m. ET for tips on writing, pitching, and running a freelance business.
What Freelancers Need to Know about the Latest Independent Contractor Rule
Different administration, different indie contractor rule. We explain what’s new and what you can do to make your opinion about it heard.
Laid Off Journalist? Why Freelancing Might Be For You, And What You Need to Succeed
Four former staffers turned self-employed writers share tips getting started, finding work, setting rates, defining success, and more.
2026 ASJA Conference Keynote: Tina Roth Eisenberg of CreativeMornings on How to Find Community
Photo Credit: Catalina Kulczar. As any active ASJA volunteer knows, communicating with other members on…
How to Pitch Stories About Ramadan, the Islamic Holy Month
An ASJA member who’s Muslim and has a master’s in comparative religions shares ideas for covering various aspects of the Islamic holy month.
From 5 Minutes to 3 Days: How to Make the Most of Your ASJA Membership
Reap the benefits of belonging to the largest group of professional independent writers, regardless of how much time you have – here’s how.
I Turned the ASJA Virtual Conference Into a Writing Retreat with Friends – Here’s How You Can Too
A freelance writer shares how she transformed attending the virtual conference into an educational yet fun writers’ retreat with a friend.
NABJ Hosts Town Hall on Freedom of the Press
ASJA Vice President Participates in Gathering Assembled to Protest Journalist Arrests The recent arrests of…
Sign Up for Feb. 17 “Beyond the Page” Special Event on Diversifying Your Income
Successful writers and editors will explain how to monetize your existing skills by offering coaching, classes, retreats, and more.
Meet the Member: Adrienne Samuels-Gibbs on Using Her Journalism and Entertainment Industry Experience to Cover Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, and More
The Chicago writer’s approach to storytelling is defined by her deep entertainment industry knowledge and wide-ranging editorial vision.
Submit Your 2026 ASJA Awards Entries Now
The 2026 ASJA Awards for works by independent writers are now open for submissions and…
26 Ways to Get Your Money’s Worth from ASJA in 2026
How well do you know ASJA? Did you know that in the past year, your…
Need a New Year’s Writing Reset? Meditate.
Regular practice can bring your mind to a place of authenticity, which allows the quality of your writing to increase exponentially.
ASJA 2025 Year in Review: Change, Community, and Outstanding Committees
ASJA President Darcy Lewis breaks down the highlights of the past year, including an in-person conference, new management company, and more.
GEO Webinar Recap: What Writers Need to Know (Before It’s Too Late)
Key Takeaways* Generative engine optimization (GEO) helps content appear in AI search results.* Publishers are…
How to Build a Writing Business Working With Retainer Clients
I started freelancing almost two decades ago after leaving a job in corporate marketing. I…
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WTH Are Moral Rights and Why Are They Becoming So Important?
Every so often the question pops up on ASJA’s Forum: “I got a contract that…
Self Publishing: It Takes An Army
Over the years, I’ve written/co-authored and/or ghosted 16 books, all published in the traditional way—with…
A Holistic Approach to Conference Preparation: Shopping Is Involved
Dear fellow ASJA Members: While solid information about getting ready for Pivot Publish Prosper: ASJA’s…
NYC 2017: Keynoter Lane Shefter Bishop: Whispering A Few Well-Chosen Words For A Film/TV Deal
This is the last of a series of Q&As with the four featured keynoters for…
Membership Has Its Privileges: Shop Talk
Looking for a way to expand your career without removing your butt from the chair?…
When Tragedy Happens: Speak or Be Silent?
Editor’s note: Several weeks ago, ASJA Confidential posed the question: What would you do in…
Tax Time! Examining Your Bottom Line
Most people look forward to doing their taxes with the enthusiasm normally reserved for the…
NYC 2017: Keynoter Jenny Blake, Changemeister Extraordinaire
This is the third of a series of Q&As on the featured keynoters for “Pivot….
ASJA’s Value Proposition: We Excel at Original Reporting
There’s a phrase that pops out from many of the help wanted ads I see…
FROM BOUNCERS TO TWEETERS: VOLUNTEERING AT THE CONFERENCE
Dear Fellow ASJA Members: Along with marching on its stomach, any successful army or endeavor…
Spotlight On: Beverly Gray: The Comeback Kid
Editor’s note: Ever asked yourself, “Why go to a conference when my writing is at…
Membership Has Its Privileges: Act Now! Limited Time Offer! Member’s Day at the Conference
Caffeinate your career with “Pivot Publish Prosper,” ASJA’s annual New York conference on Saturday, May…
Orange Journalism Part Two: Navigating the “Post Truth” Minefield
Fact-finding these days can be likened to excavating your cat’s litter box: Just when you…
Orange Journalism: Discerning the Facts During the Post-Truth Apocalypse
A recent closed ASJA Forum discussion initiated by member Mark Obbie unleashed a torrent of…
NYC 2017: Member's Day Keynoter Vanessa Hua, Poster Child For Literary Success
This is the second of a series of Q&As on the featured keynoters for “Pivot….
WWYD? (What Would You Do?)
Dear Fellow ASJA Members: Welcome to the new, improved ASJA Confidential! ASJA Confidential has been…
You Asked. We’re Delivering.
It’s always challenging to find the perfect balance between under- and over-communicating, especially in the…
The Future Is Now
Content Marketing World has convinced me that big data will change the way content is…
A Work in Progress
While reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s latest book, “Big Magic,” on a cold winter night, I came…
Stop the Presses! Ghostwriting May Be a Journalist’s Best Alternative Career Path
I shuddered this morning, reading the headline from The Daily Mirror: Robot journalists to start…
Score at Client Connections
Next opportunity: Dream Bold Atlanta, November 5 Why did I join ASJA nearly 10 years…
Why You Have More Power Than You Think
I have great news: You can stop waiting to get your break as a writer….
What I Learned From My Personal Writer's Retreat
When we decided my tween daughter would take a nine-day vacation with relatives, I felt…
What Sparks a Story Idea?
After boarding a Bolt Bus to New York City, I squeezed into an aisle seat…
ASJA Members Are Some of the Most Intellectually Gifted Individuals I Know
We write. We edit. We speak. We teach. We mentor. We collaborate. We create websites…
Deep in the Heart of Texas – it’s ASJA
Last month, the board approved a Texas chapter, which became the 15th local ASJA chapter. From Houston to Austin…
We’re All Newbies—and Sometimes that Sucks
Rejection sucks. Radio silence sucks more. But this is the life when a writer is…
Stuck on Your Novel? Finish It in Bed
At a loss for fresh ideas for your romance novel? Fretting over the next chapter…