Ten Reasons to Attend the 2023 ASJA Virtual Annual Conference
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Conference Keynoter Ly Tran: Overcoming Obstacles in Life and Publishing
The beginning of the journey Ly Tran took to publish her memoir, “House of Sticks:…
Conference Keynoter Damon Brown Asks, Are You Ready to Level Up?
Damon Brown wants you to know that AI or other technology cannot replace your value…
Conference Keynoter Janet Stovall Urges Writers to be ‘Conscious Communicators’
Janet Stovall is a diversity expert, global speaker, author, and consultant. But before she was…
Journalism Sessions Re-examine Narratives, Offer New Markets and Techniques
Freelance journalists don’t enjoy the guidance, support, or camaraderie that’s part of working in a…
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Press 1 for Venting
There was a meme on Facebook recently that read: “The way you say ‘representative’ to…
Inside the Conference’s Books Track
Here’s a little secret. If you’re a journalist used to pumping out articles on deadline,…
Conferencing “Post”-Pandemic
On March 16, I drove to Philadelphia for my first in-person conference in two years….
Look at Journalism from a New Angle at This Year’s Conference
The world of freelance journalism is wide and varied. But often we get stuck in…
This Year’s ASJA Conference Has Massive Content Marketing Value
If you’re wondering how to get more content marketing clients and make more money as…
Seen, Heard, and Paid: A Q&A with #ASJA2022 Keynote Speaker Alan Henry
Alan Henry, the keynote speaker for #ASJA2022, inspires people not only through his hands-on editing…
What You Can Do about Banned and Challenged Books
If you think you’ve been hearing more about banned books lately, you’re absolutely right. According…
Super Bowl Is a Game Changer for ASJA’s Writers Emergency Assistance Fund
As unlikely as it may sound, a play off the field at the Super Bowl…
Client Connections Is Coming…Get Your Game On!
It’s 2:28 p.m. and there’s a palpable buzz in the air! Because in just two…
Why—and When—I Write for Low-Paying Markets
For the first half of 2007, I spent much of my time in a dingy…
In-Person Client Connections Is Back! Volunteers Still Needed
The ASJA Annual Conference on May 1 and 2 will be here before we know…
Key Member Benefit: Virtual Client Connections
Belonging to ASJA comes with many benefits, but the one closest to my heart is…
Hacking Productivity: How I Get Through Each Day, Each Assignment
This year marks my 22rd as a journalist and writer, my 20th as a freelance…
ASJA Year in Review 2021: A Look Back at 2021
By the time you read this, I’ll have started my annual mini-vacation that marks the…
Going Pro: The Business of Professional Freelance Writing
I’ve told this story a million times: When my freelance writing mentor told me that…
How Much Is an ASJA Membership Worth?
As the interim membership engagement chair, I planned to open this blog post by putting…
Trapeze School, Freelancing, and the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund
Several years ago, my family and I were exploring the Navy Yard Park in DC…
Virtual Education Committee is Planning for 2022 – Send Us Your Ideas!
As a relatively new member of ASJA, I was looking for a place to get…
Website Update: A Smooth Launch and More to Come
For most of the world, October 1, 2021, may have felt like just another Friday….
Finding My Fellows
I first learned the word “fellowship” in the little Lutheran church I grew up in….
The Next 90 Days: ASJA’s 2021 Fall Membership Drive
The Fall Membership Drive serves not only as a reminder for members to renew their dues but also as an opportunity to look forward with excitement about possibilities to come.
Are You Missing Out?
Quick… what’s the fastest way to get top ROI for your ASJA membership dues? It’s a trick question, actually.
Website Update: Moving to WordPress, and Beyond
After more than a year of work, the website committee recently saw the homepage and…
Finding Focus; Slowing Down
I’m tired. Plumb tuckered out. Ready to take a two-month vacation. This is confusing to…
Get Your ASJA22 Session Ideas Ready! Plus, Volunteer Roles Still Available
In case you haven’t heard: The 2022 conference will be on Sunday, May 1, and…
We Asked, You Answered: 2021 Membership Survey Results
Ideally, ASJA surveys its members once a year—to check in on how we’re doing and…
Website Update: An Inside Look at the Banner Photos
In April, I shared the news here on ASJA Confidential that the ASJA Board had…
Virtual Education Just Got Real
Since its inception, ASJA has been all about supporting freelance writers in any way possible:…
ASJA Launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
Diversity is having a seat at the table.Inclusion is about having a voice.Belonging is about…