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My Fond Farewell to ASJA Confidential
I know I’m not the only ASJA member who likes to pick a word to…
Pitch Slams Are My Conference Jam
Pitch slams are my absolute favorite part of ASJA’s annual conference. That includes the pitch…
ASJA Offers Hotel Discount for 2025 Conference
Like the perfect pair of shoes completes an outfit, a discounted hotel room is the…
Thoughts on Thanksgiving Gratitude or It’s All Relative
As the Thanksgiving holiday arrives, ASJA Confidential re-shares a piece written by ASJA member Sandra…
Client Connections is a Labor of Love – And It’s All For You
The Client Connection Guidebook is more than 100 pages long. It’s our bible, if you…
ASJA 2025 Conference Black Friday Sale–Register Now and Save!
This Black Friday, freelance writers can give themselves a gift that keeps on giving by…
Meet the Member: Kim Kavin, Anti-Freelance Buster
If freelancing has a caped crusader, it’s Kim Kavin. By day, Kavin is an award-winning…
Renew Your ASJA Membership or Join Today
It’s membership renewal season at ASJA. By renewing your membership – or joining or rejoining…
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Announcing the Gathering of the Ghosts Ghostwriting Conference Jan. 22, 2024
ASJA and Gotham Ghostwriters are cosponsoring the Gathering of the Ghosts, the first-of-its-kind national convention of ghostwriting…
In Memoriam: Milton C. Toby, 1949-2023
Milton C. Toby was a Renaissance man who embraced life and never did anything halfway….
10 Ways to Wrangle Rewrites
If I think about it, I’m not a ghostwriter, I’m a ghost rewriter. As someone…
Finding Your Voice as a Writer
Have you had the experience of reading a writer at the top of their game…
Structuring a Self-Help Book
Writing a self-help book can be incredibly rewarding. Who knows if your book will save…
#ASJACon Day 3 Recap: 6 Ways Freelancers Can Become Better Storytellers
Writers are storytellers, whether we report on institutions in our community, craft narratives for experts,…
#ASJACon Day 2 Recap: Lean into Your Humanity and the Robots Can’t Win
In an age of increasing automation, freelancers and book authors can succeed by doing things…
#ASJACon Recap: To Get Ahead, Build a Freelance Business Based on Trust
It’s all about trust. I started working out at home during the pandemic, and that…
Everything You Need to Know About Using the #AJSACon Zoom Events Hub
The 2023 Virtual Annual Conference June 13-15 starts in a matter of days. We’re excited…
Ten Reasons to Attend the 2023 ASJA Virtual Annual Conference
This year’s virtual conference promises to be a winner, with more than 50 expert speakers,…
Conference Keynoter Ly Tran: Overcoming Obstacles in Life and Publishing
The beginning of the journey Ly Tran took to publish her memoir, “House of Sticks:…
Conference Keynoter Damon Brown Asks, Are You Ready to Level Up?
Damon Brown wants you to know that AI or other technology cannot replace your value…
Conference Keynoter Janet Stovall Urges Writers to be ‘Conscious Communicators’
Janet Stovall is a diversity expert, global speaker, author, and consultant. But before she was…
Journalism Sessions Re-examine Narratives, Offer New Markets and Techniques
Freelance journalists don’t enjoy the guidance, support, or camaraderie that’s part of working in a…
Content Marketing Writing Track Sessions Help You Turbocharge Your Freelance Business
The Content Marketing Writing track of the 2023 ASJA Virtual Conference June 13-15 features speakers…
Conference Books Track Offers Sessions on Pitching, Productivity, Publishing, and More
The Books track of the 2023 ASJA Virtual Conference June 13-15 features speakers and panels…
3 Reasons People Don’t Know About Your Book (and What You Can Do About It)
One of the most common complaints among authors is, “I’m not selling enough books!” Low…
ASJA Virtual Conference: Why Writers Must Reconsider What We Do and How We Do It
Think different. Back in the day, Apple used that catchy (if grammatically wonky) slogan in…
Five Tips for Maximizing Your Attendance at the ASJA 2023 Virtual Conference
As spring flowers bloom, I hope you are anticipating the ASJA 2023 Virtual Conference with…
Happiness is Learning, Networking, and Feeling Inspired: Register Now for the June 13-15, 2023 ASJA Virtual Conference
If you’re looking for a great return on your hard-earned money and a chance to…
The Latest on Independent Contractor Issues
In my mind, the wave of anti-freelancer legislation has aligned closely with the pandemic, in…
ASJA’s Role in Creating a Stronger, More Diverse Freelance Community
Freelance writing is more than a way to make a living. It’s a way to…
Submit Your 2023 Virtual Conference Proposals
We’re looking for sessions that will inspire, motivate and empower professional, independent non-fiction writers. For…
Year in Review: My Final President’s Column
It’s been a year. I always feel a little bit exhausted and sometimes a little…
What Goes into Making ASJA Magazine
When I assign stories or receive Member News posts for ASJA Magazine, I’m frequently met…
A Q&A with Books Track Keynote Speaker George Makari
George Makari is a psychiatrist, historian, and author of Of Fear and Strangers: A History…
Where Will the Virtual Conference Books Track Take You?
This summer I found myself in a book flow. Or, depending on the day, a…
Q&A with 2022 Virtual Conference Keynote Alex Liu
ASJA member Neil Savage introduced me to Alex Liu’s YouTube videos and his documentary, A Sexplanation,…
ASJA Stands for Free Speech and Salman Rushdie in the Aftermath of a Brutal Attack
On August 12, 2022, as he prepared to speak at the Chautauqua Institution, the novelist Salman…