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ASJA Offers 5 Scholarships to 2025 NYC Conference
ASJA will offer five scholarships to the 2025 conference, ASJA: Always in Fashion, NYC 2025,…
ASJA Offers Emergency Funds for Freelance Writers in L.A. and Beyond
Established nonfiction freelance writers affected by the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles can apply…
Update: 28 Freelance Outlets Are Coming to Client Connections 2025
As of Jan. 8, more than two dozen editors, agents, and content outlets have signed up for ASJA’s signature ‘speed dating for freelancers’ event at the conference.
On Fear, Freelance Writing, and What I Learned Serving as ASJA President
On Jan. 1, I will join an illustrious club: ASJA past presidents. It’s something I…
WSJ Custom Content Head, FIT Professor to Keynote ASJA 2025 Conference
It’s hard to predict exactly what 2025 might have in store for freelancers and other…
Increasing Content Writing Revenue is My No. 1 Conference Goal
Learning new skills to expand my career opportunities – and revenue – has always been…
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…
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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: A Litigation Update
Timely justice is a laudable goal. It’s also an easily attainable one, according to legal…
Coming in April: Client Connections
The ASJA Annual Conference in April is just around the corner and with it, its…
Why ASJA Leads the Fight for Freelancers’ Rights
Our rights as freelancers to work as we choose—the rights that give us the freedom…
Looking Back, Looking Forward
ASJA’s calendar year ends in June, not December, but at this time of year, most…
The Yin and Yang of Writing (Part 2)
The gig economy is booming for millions of freelancers according to the Freelancers Union, while…
What’s Your Special Interest?
Hello, everyone! First, let me introduce myself. I’m Jennifer Billock, a long-time freelancer focusing on…
The Yin and Yang of Freelancing (Part 1)
Surveys and polls are sometimes useful and often suspect: useful because they can show how…
Why Cuba Now? Ask ASJA
Why go to Cuba Now? Because there’s not a Starbucks on every corner. In many…
Creating a Bigger, Better ASJA
I never imagined becoming a full-time freelance writer. Let alone doing this for five years….
If It Ain’t Broke, Why Fix It?
Major changes are in the works for ASJA during the coming months, but there’s a…
ASJA Writers Conference in DC: We’re Putting Together Our Dream Conference for You!
We can barely contain our excitement about ASJA’s Writers Conference in Washington, DC, scheduled for…
A Cuban Adventure
Cuba is a land of fascination and mystery for travelers: An island country in a…
The New ASJA Magazine
My name is Stephanie Vozza, and I’m the new editor of ASJA Magazine. If we…
New Year, New Faces
Happy New Year! New year? In the middle of summer? Fair questions, explained because the…
ASJA’s Virtual Networking Events: Meet your next client – from the comfort of your home office!
Skype your way to more work with Virtual Client Connections Our in-person speed-networking event, Client…
Unfortunately, ASJA Can't Offer Health Insurance. Here’s Why.
Back in the 1990s, the Lambada and the Macarena were huge. Then one day my…
Paying It Forward in Your Writing Career
Many people are aware of the concept of “pay it forward.” Maybe you’ve even done…
Work for Hire vs. Royalties: No Longer Mutually Exclusive?
A topic of heated debate among writers, work for hire (also known as work made…
#ASJA2019 from a Different Perspective
When several hundred writers converged on the Downtown Marriott in New York City for ASJA2019,…
New Member Profile: Crystal Hammon – Expanding Her Horizons
Any organization thrives on new ideas and members, and ASJA Associate Member Crystal Hammon (@cjhammon…
Beating the Book Publicity Blues
Congratulations…It’s a book! For the past few months/years/decades you’ve poured your heart and soul into…
Overheard: #ASJA 2019
With a packed house; a diverse and intriguing lineup of speakers; the cool, intimate Marriott…
A Few Good Reasons to Join the ASJA “Family”
Editor’s note: Any long-term relationship has its ups and downs, whether it be with a…
Member Profile: Judah Freed On Publishing Success, Rejoining ASJA and Giving Back
There’s still time to register for #ASJA2019, on May 5-6 at the New York Marriott…
Balancing Fact and Fiction: A Q&A with Journalist, Novelist and #ASJA2019 Keynote Speaker Camille Pagán
In addition to being co-chair of #ASJA2019, Jodi Helmer (@helmerjodi on Twitter) writes about food,…
Journalism vs. Content Marketing: Challenges and Differences
Editor’s note: This is the first of a series of articles about challenges and decisions…
Meet Your Next Content Marketing Client in New York!
Companies need your reporting and writing skills to help them tell their stories. Client Connections at ASJA’s 2019…
Getting Conference-Ready, Part 2: Tips for a Productive, Enjoyable Annual Conference Experience
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series of tips to help you…
Getting Conference-Ready, Part 1: Making the AHCJ-ASJA Conference Weekend Work for You
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series of tips to help you…