
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.

By Jenny Blair
For writers, virtual co-working sessions add newness to sameness. And boy howdy, can they be good places to get stuff done.

By Charmaine Seitz
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.

By Debbie Abrams Kaplan
Different administration, different indie contractor rule. We explain what’s new and what you can do to make your opinion about it heard.

By Katherine Shaver
Four former staffers turned self-employed writers share tips getting started, finding work, setting rates, defining success, and more.

By Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez, ASJA Vice President
Photo Credit: Catalina Kulczar. As any active ASJA volunteer knows, communicating with other members on…

By Charmaine Seitz
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.

By Christina Hernandez Sherwood
Reap the benefits of belonging to the largest group of professional independent writers, regardless of how much time you have – here’s how.

By Leslie Lang
A freelance writer shares how she transformed attending the virtual conference into an educational yet fun writers’ retreat with a friend.

By Lisa A. Crayton
ASJA Vice President Participates in Gathering Assembled to Protest Journalist Arrests The recent arrests of…

Successful writers and editors will explain how to monetize your existing skills by offering coaching, classes, retreats, and more.

By Cat DiStasio
The Chicago writer’s approach to storytelling is defined by her deep entertainment industry knowledge and wide-ranging editorial vision.

By Richard Eisenberg
The 2026 ASJA Awards for works by independent writers are now open for submissions and…

By Michelle Rafter
How well do you know ASJA? Did you know that in the past year, your…

By Sandra Gurvis
Regular practice can bring your mind to a place of authenticity, which allows the quality of your writing to increase exponentially.

By Darcy Lewis, ASJA President
ASJA President Darcy Lewis breaks down the highlights of the past year, including an in-person conference, new management company, and more.

By Cat DiStasio
Key Takeaways* Generative engine optimization (GEO) helps content appear in AI search results.* Publishers are…

By Megy Karydes
I started freelancing almost two decades ago after leaving a job in corporate marketing. I…
By Patchen Barss
In 2009, while researching The Erotic Engine, I attended a spectacle known as the Adult…