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Because ASJA is a professional freelance writers organization, application is required.* The process is the same for professional and associate membership. The application includes examples of published clips and media from recognized publications, websites and brands, as well as books. Payment is required when submitting your application. Professional members pay $179 per calendar year, while associate members pay $159 per calendar year. We will also collect a non-refundable $25 application fee. If the application review team determines you do not qualify for membership, you will be reimbursed for your payment, less the $25 application fee.

*** Note that if you were previously an ASJA member, you do not need to reapply. See Renewing and Rejoining Members below. ***

If you’re currently an associate member with at least four clips from national publications or clients, why not apply for professional membership now? Associate members can apply for professional membership at any time during the year. If the associate member applies for professional membership during the autumn renewal period, they will pay only the next year’s professional dues of $179 (no application fees necessary!). If ASJA’s membership approval team decides that an associate member applying for professional membership is still not ready, the membership will be renewed at the associate level ($159).

If you’re a current member, you simply need to renew your membership. Been a member in the past? You can also skip the application process. Professional dues are $179 per calendar year and associate dues are $159 per calendar year.

To rejoin, please contact asjaoffice@asja.org. Once it is verified you have been a member previously, an ASJA staff member will reactivate your membership and provide an invoice for dues, along with instructions on how to access your new ASJA account and make payment.

What if you’re already a member, but you are no longer working as a freelance writer? Consider retired membership at $99 per calendar year. Because they’re no longer seeking new writing opportunities, retired members are not eligible to participate in client networking events, but they also pay substantially reduced dues. And we won’t ask your age. If you come back to writing and want client networking benefits again, just renew as a professional member for the following year.

If you are no longer working as a freelance writer and would like to switch to retired membership, please send your request to asjaoffice@asja.org.