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Whether you’re branching out into a new area of writing or keeping up with changes in the industry, ASJA has resources to help.

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Money and time

Freelance Writers: How to Set Your Hourly Rate

By Jack El-Hai

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.

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Freelance Writers: How to Set Your Hourly Rate

By Jack El-Hai

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.

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Writers Emergency Assistance Fund

If you’ve been hit by an unexpected emergency that prevents you from working, ASJA’s Writers Emergency Assistance Fund (WEAF) is here for you. Review the qualifications and start your application here.

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ASJA Magazine

Members can browse back issues of ASJA Magazine, featuring Inside information you won’t find anywhere else.

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Articles

Find hundreds of articles on all sorts of topics from the ASJA blog, magazine and more.

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Webinars

ASJA brings webinars directly to you on diverse topics featuring experts in their fields. From understanding the PRO Act to branding and SEO, you can keep learning all year with no need to travel.

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Virtual Pitch Slams

Virtual Pitch Slams (VPS) are one-hour, interactive phone conference calls during which a moderator hosts a client and ASJA members give live pitches over the telephone.

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Tools & Templates

ASJA members are some of the most altruistic people in the world. Sharing know-how, feedback, and even funds are par for the course.

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