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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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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…
Reflections of a First-Time ASJA Conference Attendee
At the daily newspaper where I was an arts and features writer for more than…
10+ Takeaways from ASJA 2016
I just attended my first American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) annual writer’s conference in…
Exit Report: A Better ASJA, But More to Do
I come from a long line of control enthusiasts. There’s my first cousin, once removed,…
What to Expect at #ASJA2016: Change. Challenge. Opportunity.
You’ve scoped out the schedule, prepped for your Client Connections meetings, and have your New…
What Is the Caldecott Medal?
“I was laughing and sobbing. I think I was also possibly going to fall over,”…
7 Reasons I Love Renting an Office
For about six years, I worked at home using my home office, or a couch…
Making the most of Client Connections before, during and after the event
It’s no fun to slave over a fabulous story idea, tailor your pitch until it’s…
BE CURIOUS!
I don’t think my latest book, BECAUSE OF EVA: A Jewish Genealogical Journey, would have…
Teaching the Next Generation of Newspaper Editors
I’ve turned into the crazy lady who writes letters to the middle school newspaper. Just…
Newsworthy Clients: How Much Media is Too Much?
As a long-time ghostwriter, I can often anticipate the reasons publishers may turn down a…
Being an ASJA Panelist Helps Me Pay it Forward
I love to teach – maybe that’s why I love the type of writing I…
Retracing History through Digital Newspapers
When researching American Reconstruction for my novel, I was grappling with both the appropriate language…
What My Dogs Taught Me About Freelancing
When I showed my then five-year-old niece a picture of a puppy I fostered, she…
Nine Twitter Tips
I’m getting better at Twitter. I’ve been launching words into the world by the handful….
Why Risk is an Integral Part of Freelance Writing Success
By many accounts, I’m a writer who should have never gotten a book deal. I…
From Science Dunce to Science Writer?
I was never a good science student. While I excelled at other subjects, science made…
Spin a Topic in Many Ways for Maximum Income
My first exposure to ASJA happened more than a decade ago, when I was asked…
Remember This: Every Silver Lining Has a Cloud
Sure, the U.S. economy is doing well, and so are plenty of independent writers. We’re hearing from…