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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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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.
Here Are All the Books That ASJA Members Published in 2025
Each year, members of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) churn out hundreds…
How to Look Your Best on Video Calls
Key takeaways: * Take advantage of natural light by positioning yourself facing a window. *…
ASJA Offers At Least 12 Scholarships to 2026 Conference, Continues Commitment to Support All Writers
ASJA will offer 12 scholarships or more to the 2026 virtual annual conference, “Freelancers’ Blueprint:…
12 Sessions at the 2026 ASJA Conference to Help You Level Up Your Content Writing Career
Are you ready to take your content marketing writing business to the next level? The…
2026 ASJA Conference Journalism Sessions Offer Practicality – and Inspiration
The journalism track for ASJA’s 2026 virtual annual conference April 20-24 is shaping up to…
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…
Turn Your Book Dreams Into Publishing Reality at the 2026 ASJA Conference
Have you got a bestseller burning within you that just needs a snappy elevator pitch?…
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…
It’s Time to Renew Your ASJA Membership for 2026–and Celebrate!
The world of entrepreneurial writing is going through some changes, as reports from the news…
Learn About Generative Engine Optimization at ASJA’s Dec. 3 Webinar
Move over, SEO, there’s a new search in town. Since the dawn of easy-to-use generative…
Client Connections 2026 Sneak Peek — Virtual Speed Dating to Snag Freelance Work
That sound you hear is ASJA getting gears in motion to launch Client Connections 2026…
Meet the Member: Author Suzanne Loebl on 15 Books, 50 Years in ASJA, and a Lifetime of Writing
Suzanne Loebl is at a stage of life when many people devote time on hobbies,…
Virtual Pitch Slam is Back
The Next VPS is Dec. 9 with Award-Winning Trails Magazine It’s back! ASJA’s well-regarded Virtual…
AI Is Changing Ghostwriting, and Other Top Takeaways from 2025 Gathering of the Ghosts
If you went to this week’s Gathering of the Ghosts conference and haven’t started using…
Members-Only Registration for the 2026 ASJA Conference Opens Dec. 1
ASJA Members Get Extra Early Bird Rates for The Freelancers’ Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting…
How to Download ASJA’s Free E-Book
If you haven’t already downloaded it, here’s a quick explainer for getting Building an Independent Writing…
ASJA Members: Access the E-book, Building an Independent Writing Business
Working as a self-employed writer offers opportunity, flexibility, self-determination — and in an era of…
How Content Writers Can Make the Most of 2026 B2B Content Marketing Trends
The Content Marketing Institute’s annual industry forecast is a reliable barometer for gauging where content…
“Going It Alone: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, or S-Corp, Which Structure is Right for You,” with Rus Garofalo
Changes in the laws have caused confusion in the industry about worker classification. Some editors…
ASJA Retirement Chat Returns Oct. 30
ASJA’s popular chat about retirement from a career as an independent writer is returning with…
I’m an ASJA Member and Librarian: Here’s My Advice for Supporting Banned Books All Year Long
Librarians love Banned Books Week, which this year took place Oct. 5-11. I left my…
Attend a Free Webinar Oct. 16 to Learn How ASJA’s Health Insurance Broker Can Help You Navigate Likely Premium Increases
Let’s start with the bad news. Health insurance premiums will likely increase in 2026. Policy…
Meet the Member: Robert Lerose on Winning a 2025 ASJA Book Award and More
Robert Lerose has been writing for as long as he can remember, and has freelanced…
ASJA’s 2026 Membership Drive Kicks Off With Lower Dues, Free E-Book, and More
When I started my independent writing career, I absorbed everything I could about owning a…
Almost There: How to Position Yourself to Win ASJA and Other Writing Awards
Do you find yourself entering awards competitions and coming up short? We asked ASJA members…
Jack El-Hai on Writing for the Silver Screen
This November, the movie Nuremberg, based on the 2013 nonfiction book “The Nazi and the…
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Serving on the ASJA Board
If you want to make a difference in freelance writing, there are few better ways…
Applause, Please, for The 2025 ASJA Book Award Winners
After months of serious reading, the judges for the 2025 American Society of Journalists and…