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My 15 Favorite Freelance Hacks
I swear by these simple practices and habits that make freelance life easier while yielding the same–or–better results.
Everything You Need to Know About Writing for Non-Corporate Entities
Freelancers who write for schools, nonprofits, and other non-company clients answer common questions about what the work entails.
A Journalist’s Guide to Thriving in the Era of Influencers and AI
Practices need to evolve with changing technology and how people find news, according to speakers at the 2026 ASJA virtual conference.
When It Comes to AI Transcription Tools, Writers Have Choices
AI transcription tools can eliminate hours of crushingly dull mental labor–if chosen and used with care.
Help Your Book Break Through to Reach Agents, Libraries, and Curators
Authors are committed to telling their stories, but when it comes to getting others on board—including key stakeholders like agents and booksellers—the formula for breaking through can feel elusive.
How Journalists and Writers Are Making AI Work – But Not Write – for Them
Multiple conference speakers shared how AI can be useful to those who love to write.
What Authors Can Do about Book Publishing Scams
“New authors just don’t have that level of sophistication to keep up with the scams that now are out there.”
ASJA 2026 Conference Day 2 Recap: Finding Your Next Opportunity
Freelancers need to overcome an identity problem, shifting from thinking of themselves as being “just a writer” to a communications expert.
2026 ASJA Conference Day 1 Recap: Satisfying That Community Craving
It’s a mean, cold industry, and ASJA writers are lucky to have found each other, President Darcy Lewis said to end day one of the event.
5 Last-Minute Things to Help You Prep for the 2026 ASJA Conference – And 2 You Can Do If You’re Not Attending
Last-minutes tips to help you get ready for the ASJA conference April 20-24, 2026, which takes place on the Airmeet online event platform.
The Art of Co-Working Online
For writers, virtual co-working sessions add newness to sameness. And boy howdy, can they be good places to get stuff done.
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My Crowdfunding Teachable Moment
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