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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. A fee of $310 is required to complete the application.

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

If you’re an associate member with national clips or have published a book with a traditional publisher, why not apply for professional membership? All initiation and administration fees are waived, so only the $235 membership fee is required to submit the application. 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.

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, by clicking the button below. Membership dues are $235. If you’ve been paying half-dues for a professional membership*, just renew as a professional member and our system will charge the half-dues rate of $117.50. (This is not the same as a retired membership.)

What if you’re already a member, but you are no longer working as a freelance writer? Retired membership might be just the right fit for you. Because they’re no longer freelancing, retired members cannot attend client networking events, but they also pay half the price ($117.50) of regular 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.