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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…
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…
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…
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…
Applause, Please, for The 2025 ASJA Book Award Winners
After months of serious reading, the judges for the 2025 American Society of Journalists and…
Superman’s Editor Had a Super Power Too – He Was a Long-Time ASJA Member
Any research project can lead to serendipitous discoveries. One such discovery for me was how…
Use the ASJA Paycheck Database to Find Out Who’s Assigning and What They’re Paying
When new issues of ASJA’s former print magazine were mailed, one of the most eagerly…
ASJA Is Evolving Membership Requirements to Meet the Current Publishing Landscape
To say that the world of freelance writing has changed dramatically is a huge understatement….
ASJA Conference April 20-24, 2026 – Your Blueprint for Navigating the Future
Following ASJA’s pattern of alternating in-person and virtual conferences to best meet the needs of…
Tips for Cultivating New and Existing Writing Clients
Mid-August is that time of year when vacation season is ending, kids are going back…
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Multicultural Media Org Announces #DefinitelyEarnedIt
The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association (MMCA) launched the #DefinitelyEarnedIt campaign to reframe the term…
Live From New York – It’s the ASJA 2025 Conference
The ASJA conference and Client Connections are live and in person in 2025, and take…
Highlights From the 2024 ASJA Conference Survey
People who attended the ASJA 2024 virtual conference appreciated the advice and insights they got…
What You Need to Know About Where Independent Contractor Issues Stand Now
Though the drama and tension of the election season are close to peaking, the four…
Oct. 30 Webinar Examines How AI Lawsuits Could Affect Copyrighted Content
Ongoing lawsuits in the U.S. and elsewhere are testing, and could eventually determine, the legality…
Meet the Member: Judah Freed on Common Sense and Fighting Censorship
Judah Freed is a seasoned journalist and award-winning author of “Making Global Sense: Grounded hope for democracy…
Favorite Apps to Manage Your Freelance Business
To maximize earning potential, writers need to make the most of the time they work,…
Be Prepared: Tips for Handling Disasters, Big or Small
Ashley Cisneros Mejia lives in Orlando and grew up on the Florida Panhandle, making her…
#ASJACon24 Day 3 Recap: Who Tells Your Story?
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? Two keynote speakers on the final day…
#ASJACon24 Day 2 Recap: Guard Your Integrity and Stand Up for What Matters
Peter Shankman isn’t a journalist anymore. But he still thinks like one. And he still…
#ASJACon24 Day 1 Recap: Don’t Be Afraid to Be Wrong
Krishan Trotman achieved a lot of her success by being wrong. It’s why in her…
Announcing the ASJA 2024 Conference Scholarship Recipients
ASJA is thrilled to announce the 12 independent writers who received scholarships to the ASJA…
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…