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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…
ASJA Opens 2025 Awards April 1 and Welcomes Your Entries
Tuesday, April 1, is the opening date for submissions in the 2025 ASJA Awards for…
Meet the Member: Lottie Joiner on Freelancing, Flirty Headlines, and Serving on the ASJA Board
Lottie Joiner knows good stories when she sees them. It could stem from her work…
Survey: High Praise for 2025 ASJA Conference Content, Networking
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ASJA Offers 5 Scholarships to 2025 NYC Conference
ASJA will offer five scholarships to the 2025 conference, ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC 2025,…
ASJA Offers Emergency Funds for Freelance Writers in L.A. and Beyond
Established nonfiction freelance writers affected by the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles can apply…
Update: 28 Freelance Outlets Are Coming to Client Connections 2025
As of Jan. 8, more than two dozen editors, agents, and content outlets have signed up for ASJA’s signature ‘speed dating for freelancers’ event at the conference.
On Fear, Freelance Writing, and What I Learned Serving as ASJA President
On Jan. 1, I will join an illustrious club: ASJA past presidents. It’s something I…
WSJ Custom Content Head, FIT Professor to Keynote ASJA 2025 Conference
It’s hard to predict exactly what 2025 might have in store for freelancers and other…
Increasing Content Writing Revenue is My No. 1 Conference Goal
Learning new skills to expand my career opportunities – and revenue – has always been…
My Fond Farewell to ASJA Confidential
I know I’m not the only ASJA member who likes to pick a word to…
Pitch Slams Are My Conference Jam
Pitch slams are my absolute favorite part of ASJA’s annual conference. That includes the pitch…
ASJA Offers Hotel Discount for 2025 Conference
Like the perfect pair of shoes completes an outfit, a discounted hotel room is the…
Thoughts on Thanksgiving Gratitude or It’s All Relative
As the Thanksgiving holiday arrives, ASJA Confidential re-shares a piece written by ASJA member Sandra…
Client Connections is a Labor of Love – And It’s All For You
The Client Connection Guidebook is more than 100 pages long. It’s our bible, if you…
ASJA 2025 Conference Black Friday Sale–Register Now and Save!
This Black Friday, freelance writers can give themselves a gift that keeps on giving by…
Meet the Member: Kim Kavin, Anti-Freelance Buster
If freelancing has a caped crusader, it’s Kim Kavin. By day, Kavin is an award-winning…
Renew Your ASJA Membership or Join Today
It’s membership renewal season at ASJA. By renewing your membership – or joining or rejoining…
The Student Designer Behind the ASJA 2025 Conference Logo
Creativity has no age limit. That’s apparent from the tres chic logo for ASJA’s 2025…
Reminder: Submit Book Collaborations to the 2025 Andy Awards
If you ghosted or partnered on a book that you’re tickled about, submit it for…
Multicultural Media Org Announces #DefinitelyEarnedIt
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) launched the #DefinitelyEarnedIt campaign to reframe the term…
Live From New York – It’s the ASJA 2025 Conference
The ASJA conference and Client Connections are live and in person in 2025, and take…
Highlights From the 2024 ASJA Conference Survey
People who attended the ASJA 2024 virtual conference appreciated the advice and insights they got…
What You Need to Know About Where Independent Contractor Issues Stand Now
Though the drama and tension of the election season are close to peaking, the four…
Oct. 30 Webinar Examines How AI Lawsuits Could Affect Copyrighted Content
Ongoing lawsuits in the U.S. and elsewhere are testing, and could eventually determine, the legality…
Meet the Member: Judah Freed on Common Sense and Fighting Censorship
Judah Freed is a seasoned journalist and award-winning author of “Making Global Sense: Grounded hope for democracy…
Favorite Apps to Manage Your Freelance Business
To maximize earning potential, writers need to make the most of the time they work,…
Be Prepared: Tips for Handling Disasters, Big or Small
Ashley Cisneros Mejia lives in Orlando and grew up on the Florida Panhandle, making her…
#ASJACon24 Day 3 Recap: Who Tells Your Story?
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? Two keynote speakers on the final day…
#ASJACon24 Day 2 Recap: Guard Your Integrity and Stand Up for What Matters
Peter Shankman isn’t a journalist anymore. But he still thinks like one. And he still…
#ASJACon24 Day 1 Recap: Don’t Be Afraid to Be Wrong
Krishan Trotman achieved a lot of her success by being wrong. It’s why in her…
Announcing the ASJA 2024 Conference Scholarship Recipients
ASJA is thrilled to announce the 12 independent writers who received scholarships to the ASJA…
The Writers’ Lounge is Your 2024 ASJA Conference Networking HQ
So often, as independent writers we’re working alone. It can get lonely sitting at our…
Last Chance to Register for Sept. 24-26 Conference
The ASJA 2024 conference is next week, Sept. 24-26. Registration is open through this Friday,…