Upcoming Events

Come share in this conversation with Jules Hotz, fellowships manager for Solutions Journalism Network, and author of her first book The Connection Cure (Simon & Schuster, 2024). We’ll break down the Complicating the Narratives (CTN) framework SJN developed to enable journalists to explore both sides of complex and often polarizing issues – the economy, gun violence, healthcare, immigration, political conflicts, war. SJN has proven when reporters use these strategies, they listen better, ask more revealing questions, effectively introduce opposing viewpoints, and embrace nuance in their reports. They learn to tell more accurate, richer, and fuller stories. ASJA board member Christopher Johnston will moderate.

Get up to speed on today’s pressing First Amendment issues with this timely webinar recording from ASJA’s First Amendment and Advocacy Committee. Learn how book bans, journalist harassment, and threats to freelancer rights are unfolding—and what ASJA is doing to fight back. You’ll also get practical tips to help protect your rights and respond to ongoing challenges.

Have you been meaning to update your ASJA profile, but just can’t seem to find the time? This workshop covers the technical how-to’s and tips for a stand-out profile. This is an investment in your business – ASJA members have landed quality clients directly from their profiles.

The popular personal essay is still in demand, but many editors now seek the hybrid reported personal essay, which combines research, interviews, expert quotes, journalism skills, and creative nonfiction storytelling. In this webinar, ASJA member and New School writing professor Candy Schulman will differentiate types of personal essays with an emphasis on the format, process, and tools needed for the reported personal essay genre. She’ll also share advice on markets such as style, travel, life, parenting, health and opinion sections and provide tips on how to pitch editors.

Full-time workers often have the benefit of company-offered 401(k) plans, sometimes with an employer’s match. But freelance writers must figure out retirement savings options on their own. In our webinar Retirement Planning for Writers — at Any Age, financial writers Emily Guy Birken and Richard Eisenberg (an ASJA member) questions and provide us with guidance to follow to squirrel away some of your hard-earned dollars for your future, regardless of whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s or above.

Are you an associate member looking for national clips to become a professional member, or a professional member looking to add to your publication list? In this webinar, you will learn about national outlets that are receptive to pitches now and tips/tricks to get your pitches noticed and accepted by them.

Delve into the nuances of inclusive writing lifted up by ASJA members, such as exploring language choices, sourcing, and managing pushback from editors.

Writers and journalists often determine if they want to work for themselves as a freelancer or someone else as a full-time employee. While each path offers benefits, it’s not always an easy choice. But, why do we have to choose?

John J. Berger, Ph.D., an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist, and Danielle Arigoni, an urban planner and community resilience expert, discuss their paths to publishing and promoting their books on climate.

ASJA Monthly DEAI Chats are hosted on Zoom. Upcoming sessions are planned for August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11. Please click on the link below to register with Gabby and put “ASJA DEAI Chat” in the subject line.

The ASJA Book Club connects you with other members to share ideas about non-fiction books on writing topics, such as writing craft, creativity, freelancing, running a solo or small business, and more. This is a member-only benefit, so make sure you’re logged in before clicking below for the link.