Whether you’ve been a freelance writer for 20 years or two months, there’s no better place to elevate and expand your career than ASJA 2014.
On April 24-26, more than 650 writers, editors, publishers and agents will gather at the Hotel Roosevelt in New York City to learn from the best in the business. We will also hear from keynote speaker Daniel Jones, author of Love Illuminated: Exploring Life’s Most Mystifying Subject (With the Help of 50,000 Strangers), has edited the “Modern Love” column in the Sunday Styles section of The New York Times since its inception in October 2004.
But there are numerous reasons to attend, especially if you are looking to amplify your ability to earn a living as a freelance writer in this dynamic and challenging world of publishing that continues to evolve. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Listen to and get effective tips from prominent, seasoned agents, editors, publishers and writers
- Network with other members who are often the best sources of new writing opportunities and other good advice to help advance your career
- Pitch your ideas directly to with agents, editors and publishers at ASJA’s Client Connections event
- Dive into the hot, new field of custom content and get connected to the latest writing opportunities
- Explore new markets to enter: Pets? Children’s books? Ghostwriting? Sports? Radio?
- Acquire technology tips to maximize your social media efforts and contract advice that can save you money and legal headaches
Moreover, if you’re looking to explore entry into a specific market or fine tune one of your professional skills or discuss ways to elevate your game, the ASJA Conference mentoring sessions enable you to sit down with a proven expert who can guide you.
This year, to save you a little money, we have lowered member rates for the ASJA 2014 annual writers conference by 6 percent!
You’ll have a great time with your friends, many of whom you don’t see during the year, make new friends and professional contacts, and load your brain with tons of new information about perspectives on your profession. Of course, possibly the most important reason to attend is to go home inspired and reenergized in your freelance writing career!
For all the latest conference information, click on ASJA2014: Expand Your Reach.