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49 resources Webinars
How SJN’s Complicating the Narratives Framework Will Enrich Your Articles
Freelancing
Come share in this conversation with Jules Hotz, fellowships manager for Solutions Journalism Network, and...
First Amendment and other Advocacy Efforts
ASJA, Advocacy
ASJA is offering this webinar at a time when it seems like there are daily...
Canva for Freelance Writers
Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism, Design
Join us for a practical, hands-on webinar designed specifically for freelance writers looking to elevate...
Complete Your ASJA Member Profile
Marketing, Networking, Running Your Business, ASJA
Have you been meaning to update your ASJA profile, but just can’t seem to find...
What the Trump Administration Could Mean for Freelancers
Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism, Advocacy
What could the Trump administration mean for freelance journalists, content marketing writers and nonfiction authors?...
Writing and Pitching Reported Personal Essays
Journalism, Personal
The popular personal essay is still in demand, but many editors now seek the hybrid...
Canva Tips and Tricks for Freelance Writers
Marketing, Running Your Business, audio/video
As a freelancer, it’s essential to find tools and resources that enhance our assignments …...
Retirement Planning for Writers — at Any Age
Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism
Full-time workers often have the benefit of company-offered 401(k) plans, sometimes with an employer’s match....
Artificial Intelligence, Writers and the Law
Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism
ASJA is hosting a webinar on the impact of AI on copyright and the current...
National Publications to Pitch Right Now
Pitching, Freelance Life, Journalism
Are you an associate member looking for national clips to become a professional member, or...
Do You Really Want to Say That? Q&A on Inclusive Writing With Janet Stovall
ASJA, DEAI
As writers, we have the power to shape perceptions that can disrupt or reinforce stereotypes....
Balancing Freelance While a Full-Time Employee
Productivity, Freelance Life, Personal
Writers and journalists often determine if they want to work for themselves as a freelancer...
Turn Your Vacation Into Freelance Gold
Freelance Life, Personal, Travel Writing
Vacations are a great time to unwind and explore destinations near or far. They also...
Mindful Movement: How Writers Can Reduce Body Stress and Boost Wellness During the Workday
Productivity, Freelance Life, Personal
As writers, we tend to sit at our desks for hours on end. Unfortunately, this...
How to use LinkedIn so that your next client or job finds you!
Marketing, Networking
Many of us have LinkedIn profiles, but are you using them to their full potential?...
So You're Thinking About Writing A Climate Book?
Book Publishing
John J. Berger, Ph.D., an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist, and...
What do Anti-Freelancer Laws Mean for Independent Journalists?
California’s AB5 that uses the ABC Test to determine freelancer status has been detrimental to...
Disruptive AI and Blabbing Chatbots: Are You Ready to Fight or Adapt?
Book Publishing, Content Marketing, Journalism
The explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) today is disrupting media worldwide. Find out how AI...
ASJA Member Benefit: Access to Examine Nutrition Database
Researching & Interviewing, Tips, ASJA, Journalism
Learn about ASJA’s newest member benefit: full access to the Examine nutrition database. It’s a...
How To Get Your Writing Noticed
Estelle Erasmus, the author of Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller,...
Creating Healthy Work from Home Spaces
Productivity, Running Your Business, Freelance Life
Is your work from home setup as good as it can be? Looking for a...
Update on the ProAct (ASJA Southern California Chapter Meeting)
This May 2023 webcast from the Southern California ASJA chapter discusses the PRO Act, the...
Getting Social: Marketing and Branding for Writers
As writers and journalists, we help companies, organizations, and publications market their brands, products, and...
Secrets of a Bestselling Amazon Book Page
Book Publishing, Marketing
It’s one thing to have your book listed on Amazon.com. It’s quite another to have...
Read the Fine Print: Your Contract Questions Answered
Running Your Business, contracts
Contracts for writers today go far beyond pay rates and deadlines for creative works, with...
Science and Health Writing Opportunities in the Age of Covid-19 and Beyond
Pitching, Researching & Interviewing, Journalism
Please join us Wednesday February 15, 1 -2:30 pm EST for an ASJA webinar on ...
Gimme a Minute: A Real-Talk Procrastination Webinar for Freelance Writers
Productivity, Running Your Business, Tips, Freelance Life
Eat the frog. Make a list. Set a timer. Keep to a schedule. Break down...
How to Host a Solo Business Retreat and Gear Up for 2023
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks of writing, editing, podcasting or...
Writer's Retreats and Residencies: How to Find Them and Get Accepted
Running Your Business, Tips, Writing Skills
Writer’s residencies can do wonders for your writing career. They can offer a much-needed respite...
How to Increase Your Income as a Content Marketing Writer
Are you ready to unlock the secret sauce to increasing your revenue as a content...
Investigative Reporting
What does it take to be an investigative reporter? How do you identify untold stories,...
Promote Your Writing by Getting Interviewed & Featured on Podcasts
As podcasts continue to explode in popularity, they’re an excellent way to promote your work....
Bookstagrammers and Influencers: How to Find Them, Pitch Them and Get Them to Review Your Book
If you’ve ever wondered how to get to Bookstagrammers and bigger influencers, this class is...
Maximizing ROI on Professional Memberships
Professional membership and conference fees may seem expensive for freelancers managing their own budgets. But...
Making the Most of Client Connections
Networking, Pitching
With ASJA’s in-person conference making its triumphant return this spring, it’s time to talk about...
The Secrets of Travel Writing
Running Your Business, Writing Skills
Writing about destinations through the lens of a travel writer isn’t just about pretty beaches...
Booking Paid Speaking Engagements
Marketing, Running Your Business
Is 2022 the year you want to expand your portfolio to include public speaking? Our...
Pitching Our Stories and Ourselves in a Time of COVID-19
Marketing
This virtual panel, with Jack El-Hai, Damon Brown, and Robin Henig, will discuss and take...
Freelancing and the Pandemic: Content Marketing
Running Your Business, Personal
Freelance content marketing guru, Jennifer Goforth Gregory, along with content marketing experts, will talk about...
Coping with Pandemic Anxiety
Personal
It is normal in this totally abnormal time to at least sometimes feel like an...
Navigating the New ASJA Website with Confidence
ASJA
After two years of planning, the ASJA Website Committee launched the new website in October...
Secrets of Book Publishing with Susan Shapiro: A Case Study
Book Publishing
Are you a seasoned writer looking to publish your first book this year? Or perhaps...
How to Do a Tedx
Running Your Business
Has giving a TEDx talk always been on your bucket list? Do you wonder how...
Diversifying Income Streams: Strategies that Work
Running Your Business
Writing is first of all a labor of love. But what happens when you grow...
Mastering Balance: Keys to Making 2022 a Year of Personal Growth as a Professional Writer
Running Your Business, Personal
Participants in this 90-minute session will learn the keys to growth while discussing such topics...
Business Tools for Freelancers
Running Your Business
Full-time employed writers get free access to all the latest software updates as well as...
The SEO Secret Sauce: Think Like Google
Marketing, Project Management
Why is SEO like eating rocks? You struggle to rank high in Google, but it’s...
Multiple Stories From Your Interviews and Notes
Pitching, Researching & Interviewing, Running Your Business
We all interview a variety of sources to produce magazine, online and newsletter articles, and...