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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
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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
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Survey: High Praise for 2025 ASJA Conference Content, Networking
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The Yin and Yang of Freelancing (Part 1)
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Why Cuba Now? Ask ASJA
Why go to Cuba Now? Because there’s not a Starbucks on every corner. In many…
Creating a Bigger, Better ASJA
I never imagined becoming a full-time freelance writer. Let alone doing this for five years….
If It Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It?
Major changes are in the works for ASJA during the coming months, but there’s a…
ASJA Writers Conference in DC: We’re Putting Together Our Dream Conference for You!
We can barely contain our excitement about ASJA’s Writers Conference in Washington, DC, scheduled for…
A Cuban Adventure
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The New ASJA Magazine
My name is Stephanie Vozza, and I’m the new editor of ASJA Magazine. If we…
New Year, New Faces
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ASJA’s Virtual Networking Events: Meet your next client – from the comfort of your home office!
Skype your way to more work with Virtual Client Connections Our in-person speed-networking event, Client…
Unfortunately, ASJA Can't Offer Health Insurance. Here’s Why.
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Paying It Forward in Your Writing Career
Many people are aware of the concept of “pay it forward.” Maybe you’ve even done…
Work for Hire vs. Royalties: No Longer Mutually Exclusive?
A topic of heated debate among writers, work for hire (also known as work made…
#ASJA2019 from a Different Perspective
When several hundred writers converged on the Downtown Marriott in New York City for ASJA2019,…
New Member Profile: Crystal Hammon – Expanding Her Horizons
Any organization thrives on new ideas and members, and ASJA Associate Member Crystal Hammon (@cjhammon…
Beating the Book Publicity Blues
Congratulations…It’s a book! For the past few months/years/decades you’ve poured your heart and soul into…
Overheard: #ASJA 2019
With a packed house; a diverse and intriguing lineup of speakers; the cool, intimate Marriott…
A Few Good Reasons to Join the ASJA “Family”
Editor’s note: Any long-term relationship has its ups and downs, whether it be with a…
Member Profile: Judah Freed On Publishing Success, Rejoining ASJA and Giving Back
There’s still time to register for #ASJA2019, on May 5-6 at the New York Marriott…
Balancing Fact and Fiction: A Q&A with Journalist, Novelist and #ASJA2019 Keynote Speaker Camille Pagán
In addition to being co-chair of #ASJA2019, Jodi Helmer (@helmerjodi on Twitter) writes about food,…
Journalism vs. Content Marketing: Challenges and Differences
Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of articles about challenges and decisions…
Meet Your Next Content Marketing Client in New York!
Companies need your reporting and writing skills to help them tell their stories. Client Connections at ASJA’s 2019…
Getting Conference-Ready, Part 2: Tips for a Productive, Enjoyable Annual Conference Experience
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series of tips to help you…
Getting Conference-Ready, Part 1: Making the AHCJ-ASJA Conference Weekend Work for You
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series of tips to help you…
Think Like Google: Secrets of SEO
Through use of effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO), ASJA member Tom Gerencer built traffic for…
Elevating LGBTQ Voices and Coverage: A Q&A with #ASJA2019 Conference Speaker Adam Pawlus
Carolyn Crist (@cristcarolyn on Twitter) is a health and medical journalist based in Georgia whose…
New Member Profile: Sarah Stankorb Writes and Invents Words
Editor’s note: Associate and Professional members – are you working on something ground-breaking, unique and/or…
Contracts Matter: A Conversation with Two of ASJA’s Top Negotiators
I don’t think enough about contracts. Of course, I review them and negotiate changes—especially regarding…
NYC Conference: These Masterminds Will Blow Your Mind
It might be in its 48th year, but the ASJA’s Annual Conference, set for May…