Founded in 1948, ASJA (the American Society of Journalists and Authors) is the nation’s leading professional organization of independent nonfiction writers.
Our members are outstanding nonfiction freelance writers who meet ASJA’s exacting standards of professional achievement. ASJA serves the entire freelance and publishing communities, through a variety of programs and initiatives.
To be in the company of such accomplished and talented writers is humbling. To see firsthand the positive affects ASJA has on the careers of individual writers — and the freelance writing industry as a whole — is a gift.
— Laura Laing, ASJA Past President
For members
ASJA offers extensive professional development benefits and services, including confidential market information, meetings with editors, clients, and others in the field, seminars and workshops, and, above all, the opportunity for members to explore professional issues and concerns with their peers.
ASJA is a leading representative of freelance writers’ interests, serving as a voice for the rights of all independent writers to control and profit from uses of their work, as well as succeed as solopreneurs.
ASJA offers ready access to proven writers. Our members are professionals, expert at producing articles, books, brochures, social media campaigns, website copy, blog posts and scripts on any imaginable subject.
Join ASJA for access to a robust slate of professional development and client networking opportunities–and the largest, most active community of professional freelance writers in the world.
