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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…
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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,…
How to Use Airmeet for the ASJA 2024 Conference
Airmeet sounds like it could be Nike’s latest track shoe. In reality, it’s the technology…
2024 ASJA Book Award Winners Showcase Great Nonfiction Reads
When we announced the 2024 ASJA article and content winners in August, we decided to…
Submissions for 2025 Andy Awards for Ghostwriting Open Sept. 13
Submissions for the 2025 Andy Awards for excellence in nonfiction book collaborations open on Friday,…
Read About 2024 Conference Keynote Speaker Krishan Trotman and Books Sessions
As chair of the books track for the ASJA 2024 conference, I’m honored that we…
ASJA’s Newest Benefit is a 20% Discount on AP Stylebook Online
Being an ASJA member comes with lots of perks. The newest is a 20% discount…
Five ASJA Members Receive Ghostwriting Scholarships
ASJA has chosen the five recipients of scholarships to an upcoming ghostwriting workshop hosted by…
8 Things You Don’t Know About Abigail Thomas and Estelle Erasmus
If you’ve read Abigail Thomas, you might think you know everything there is to know…
Now the Fun Starts: CC24 Recruitment Ends with 65 Confirmed Clients
Last week was a big one for me. I dropped my daughter off at college….
See the ASJA 2024 Conference Schedule
The ASJA 2024 conference schedule Sept. 24-26 is live. The three-day conference features more than…
Hear From Editors and Award-Winning Journalists in ASJA 2024 Conference Journalism Sessions
Freelance journalists are on a never-ending journey to expand their skills and keep a steady…
Make a Date to ‘Speed Date’ for Writing Work at Client Connections 2024
More than 50 top-tier print and digital editors and literary and content marketing agencies have…
ASJA 2024 Conference Keynote Speaker Q&A with David W. Brown – Be Curious
Being adventurous, curious, and seeking out new experiences and opportunities to help the community has…
Announcing the 2024 ASJA Article and Content Awards
Writing can feel like an act of faith. We brainstorm ideas, comb the latest research,…
ASJA Offers 12 Scholarships to 2024 Virtual Conference
The American Society of Journalists and Authors is offering a dozen scholarships to freelance journalists…
Why I Talk With My Hands When I Talk About ASJA
When I watched my interview with Estelle Erasmus on her podcast Freelance Writing Direct, I…
ASJA 2024 Conference Content Marketing Track Shows Successful Writers How to Adapt
The Content Marketing Track of the 2024 ASJA’s online “Conference from Anywhere,” to be held…
ASJA 2024 Conference Keynote Speaker Q&A: Peter Shankman
Among the recently announced keynote speakers for the ASJA 2024 Conference, former HARO users would…
Look Who’s Coming to Client Connections 2024
Almost 40 editors, agents, content marketing agencies, and other outlets that buy freelance work have…
ASJA 2024 Conference Preview: Your Guide to Changing Times
They say the only constant is change. Truer words could not be spoken about the…
Meet the Member: Merlisa Lawrence Corbett on Sports Writing, Memorable Stories, and More
Weekend nights when other University of South Florida students partied, Merlisa Lawrence Corbett could be…
From the ASJA Archives: Moving from Employment to Self-Employment
This week, we delve into the ASJA archives to revisit past wisdom. In this post…
Registration is Open for ASJA 2024 Conference and Client Connections
We’ve all heard the saying “the early bird catches the worm.” In the case of…
‘Beyonce of Books,’ SOS’ Shankman, and Champion of Change to Keynote ASJA 2024 Conference
Three media leaders whose work distinguishes them as luminaries and trendsetters will headline the ASJA…
ASJA Offers Members Scholarships to Ghostmasters Business of Ghostwriting Course
Two takeaways from Gathering of the Ghosts ghostwriting convention earlier this year: Convention cosponsors ASJA…
Webinar Recap: Advice for Becoming a More Inclusive Writer
Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. Accessibility. Justice. We know the movement by many acronyms. But we may…
Enter This Client Connections Contest for a Chance to Attend the 2024 ASJA Conference for Free
ASJA professional members have a quick and easy way to do three things at once:…
Meet the Member: Jaclyn Greenberg’s Transformation from Accountant to Writer and Advocate
Jaclyn Greenberg spent 13 years working as a tax accountant and thought it would be…
How to Be a More Inclusive Writer: Webinar with Janet Stovall
Inclusive writing offers many benefits. It builds connections with broader audiences. It sparks creativity for…