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.
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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.
New at the 2026 ASJA Conference: The Coaching Corner
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.
What Freelancers Need to Know about the Latest Independent Contractor Rule
Different administration, different indie contractor rule. We explain what’s new and what you can do to make your opinion about it heard.
Laid Off Journalist? Why Freelancing Might Be For You, And What You Need to Succeed
Four former staffers turned self-employed writers share tips getting started, finding work, setting rates, defining success, and more.
2026 ASJA Conference Keynote: Tina Roth Eisenberg of CreativeMornings on How to Find Community
Photo Credit: Catalina Kulczar. As any active ASJA volunteer knows, communicating with other members on…
How to Pitch Stories About Ramadan, the Islamic Holy Month
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.
From 5 Minutes to 3 Days: How to Make the Most of Your ASJA Membership
Reap the benefits of belonging to the largest group of professional independent writers, regardless of how much time you have – here’s how.
I Turned the ASJA Virtual Conference Into a Writing Retreat with Friends – Here’s How You Can Too
A freelance writer shares how she transformed attending the virtual conference into an educational yet fun writers’ retreat with a friend.
NABJ Hosts Town Hall on Freedom of the Press
ASJA Vice President Participates in Gathering Assembled to Protest Journalist Arrests The recent arrests of…
Sign Up for Feb. 17 “Beyond the Page” Special Event on Diversifying Your Income
Successful writers and editors will explain how to monetize your existing skills by offering coaching, classes, retreats, and more.
Meet the Member: Adrienne Samuels-Gibbs on Using Her Journalism and Entertainment Industry Experience to Cover Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, and More
The Chicago writer’s approach to storytelling is defined by her deep entertainment industry knowledge and wide-ranging editorial vision.
Submit Your 2026 ASJA Awards Entries Now
The 2026 ASJA Awards for works by independent writers are now open for submissions and…
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Freelance Writers: How to Set Your Hourly Rate
Asking what the going rate is for freelancers is the wrong question. The right question is: What’s the hourly rate you need to reach your income goals? ASJA member and past president Jack El-Hai breaks it down.
3 Reasons People Don’t Know About Your Book (and What You Can Do About It)
One of the most common complaints among authors is, “I’m not selling enough books!” Low…
How to Write Obituaries
Pope Francis died today at 88, and obituaries and remembrances of the leader of the…
Meet the Member: John Hanc on Writing, Teaching, and Why He Loves the Freelance Juggle
John Hanc is the quintessential freelance writing multi-hyphenate. In a career that’s spanned more than…
Members Share How ASJA Helps Freelancers in Hard Times
Freelancing, by nature, can be a solitary profession. Sometimes, that can get lonely. Even we introverts…
To Sustain Your Mental Health, Schedule Time for News and Worrying, and Be Proud of Your Work
The first quarter of 2025 has been a lot. We’ve seen natural disasters like the…
Learn a New Skill Today the ASJA Way
If rough waters are ahead for freelancers because of the effects of a wavering economy…
How to Maintain Your Freelance Business in Bad Times
The US launched a tariff-based trade war that caused the stock market to record its…
ASJA Opens 2025 Awards April 1 and Welcomes Your Entries
Tuesday, April 1, is the opening date for submissions in the 2025 ASJA Awards for…
Meet the Member: Lottie Joiner on Freelancing, Flirty Headlines, and Serving on the ASJA Board
Lottie Joiner knows good stories when she sees them. It could stem from her work…
Survey: High Praise for 2025 ASJA Conference Content, Networking
People who attended the ASJA 2025 conference appreciated the advice and insights they got from…
6 Ways to Step Up Your Search Skills
Barbara Gray’s official title is chief librarian and associate professor at the Craig Newmark Graduate…
For National Sunshine Week – Learn How to Make Public Records Requests
The third week in March is National Sunshine Week, which recognizes the right of the…
Tax Tips for Self-Employed Writers
It’s that time of year. The daphne outside our front door perfumes the air. The…
How to Pitch Teen Vogue, History.com, and WSJ Custom Content Studio
You may not have snagged a meeting with an editor at the ASJA 2025 conference…
Fordham, FIT Students Attend ASJA 2025 Conference
ASJA welcomed several dozen college students to the ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC2025 conference in…
Attendees Laud Their ASJA 2025 Conference Experiences
ASJA members and other writers who traveled to New York City for the ASJA: Always…
Attendees Share Best Tips from Conference Day 3
To recap the third and final day of the ASJA 2025 conference, I’m turning things…
ASJACon2025 Day 2 Recap: Improve Your Writing and Storytelling Skills
In challenging times, writers play an important role, and honing your skills makes you a…
ASJACon2025 Day One Recap: Stay Optimistic in an Era of Uncertainty
It’s always been hard to be a freelancer, but in 2025 it’s getting even harder….
ASJA Announces Five Scholarship Recipients to 2025 Conference
ASJA awarded scholarships to five freelance writers to attend ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC 2025,…
5 Ways to Prep for the ASJA 2025 Conference – and 2 Ways to Follow Along at Home
ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC2025, the first ASJA conference in Manhattan since 2019, is almost…
Pulitzer Winner Lane DeGregory and NY Times Editor Mike Wilson on Making Writing Come Alive
Lane DeGregory wants you to forget everything you ever learned about the inverted pyramid. The…
Author Wil Haygood On Topics, Process, and Telling Stories That Address ‘Black and White' America
In honor of Black History Month, we’re re-running this Q&A between ASJA lifetime member and…
Meet the Member: Darcy Lewis, “Accidental” ASJA President
When Darcy Lewis said yes to an invitation to help ASJA develop and launch a…
FIT Designs a Fashionable Welcome for ASJA 2025 Conference
It’s clear from the name that the Fashion Institute of Technology has courses on all…
Stephanie Chang on Custom Content Trends and Her ASJA Conference Keynote
Stephanie Chang has a bird’s eye view of how technology and the times are changing…
25 Ways to Get Your Money’s Worth from ASJA in 2025
ASJA’s yearly conference is the organization’s signature event. It’s a chance to put assignments aside…
FIT Asst. Professor Emil Wilbekin on Writing and His ASJA Conference Keynote
As a child, Emil Wilbekin was curious, talkative, and liked to tell everyone’s business in…
Navigate the Path to Publish at ASJA 2025 Conference Book Sessions
ASJA’s mission is to help independent writers survive and thrive, and we’re dedicated to being…