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Question of the week: ASJA has just opened Extra Early Bird members-only registration for the 2026 Virtual Conference. When do you decide whether to attend a conference? Let us know in this week's survey. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/4EMr8EX/Q...
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Question of the week: ASJA has just opened Extra Early Bird members-only registration for the 2026 Virtual Conference. When do you decide whether to attend a conference? Let us know in this week's survey. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/4EMr8EX/Q...
Last week we asked members about what they’re hearing from clients through the end of the year. Here’s what you told us!
Stay tuned for this week's question and make sure to give us your input!
Stay tuned for this week's question and make sure to give us your input!
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Last week we asked members about what they’re hearing from clients through the end of the year. Here’s what you told us!
Stay tuned for this week's question and make sure to give us your input!
Stay tuned for this week's question and make sure to give us your input!
ASJA Members: Get the best price for ASJA’s 2026 virtual conference, The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, April 20-24. The members-only extra early bird rate of $199 is only good through 12/15. Not yet a member? Join today to enjoy this low rate! www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
ASJA Members: Get the best price for ASJA’s 2026 virtual conference, The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, April 20-24. The members-only extra early bird rate of $199 is only good through 12/15. Not yet a member? Join today to enjoy this low rate! www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...
Half of consumers use AI-powered search. What does that mean for content strategy? Keywords? Maybe not. GEO? Definitely. Join “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO” Dec 3 | 1 PM ET. With Ashley Mann & Debbie Abrams Kaplan www.asja.org/resources/we...
December 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Half of consumers use AI-powered search. What does that mean for content strategy? Keywords? Maybe not. GEO? Definitely. Join “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO” Dec 3 | 1 PM ET. With Ashley Mann & Debbie Abrams Kaplan www.asja.org/resources/we...
📣 Registration is now open for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference! April 20–24, 2026
Three days of Journalism, Books, and Content Writing sessions — plus daily keynotes, networking, limited-time access to recordings, and Client Connections on April 23–24.
👉 Learn more: www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...
Three days of Journalism, Books, and Content Writing sessions — plus daily keynotes, networking, limited-time access to recordings, and Client Connections on April 23–24.
👉 Learn more: www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
📣 Registration is now open for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference! April 20–24, 2026
Three days of Journalism, Books, and Content Writing sessions — plus daily keynotes, networking, limited-time access to recordings, and Client Connections on April 23–24.
👉 Learn more: www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...
Three days of Journalism, Books, and Content Writing sessions — plus daily keynotes, networking, limited-time access to recordings, and Client Connections on April 23–24.
👉 Learn more: www.asja.org/2026-asja-co...
Freelancers, we want to know: What are you hearing from clients as we head into the end of the year? 🤔✨
Share what you’re experiencing in this week’s ASJA member survey — your insights help us spot trends and support each other. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/GkhMOYK/Q...
Share what you’re experiencing in this week’s ASJA member survey — your insights help us spot trends and support each other. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/GkhMOYK/Q...
December 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Freelancers, we want to know: What are you hearing from clients as we head into the end of the year? 🤔✨
Share what you’re experiencing in this week’s ASJA member survey — your insights help us spot trends and support each other. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/GkhMOYK/Q...
Share what you’re experiencing in this week’s ASJA member survey — your insights help us spot trends and support each other. lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/GkhMOYK/Q...
Last week, ASJA members shared how much they planned to work over the Thanksgiving holiday. Your answers were wonderfully varied — and yes, the totals go over 100% because many of you chose more than one option!
Thank you for sharing how you shape your schedule around life, rest, and deadlines.
Thank you for sharing how you shape your schedule around life, rest, and deadlines.
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Last week, ASJA members shared how much they planned to work over the Thanksgiving holiday. Your answers were wonderfully varied — and yes, the totals go over 100% because many of you chose more than one option!
Thank you for sharing how you shape your schedule around life, rest, and deadlines.
Thank you for sharing how you shape your schedule around life, rest, and deadlines.
🚨 SEO is changing—are you ready for GEO? Join us on December 3, 1:00–2:00 PM ET for: “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO”
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🚨 SEO is changing—are you ready for GEO? Join us on December 3, 1:00–2:00 PM ET for: “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO”
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
🚨Get ready for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference: The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, April 20–22. Don’t miss 36 business-boosting sessions and speakers like:
✨ Jayde Powell
✨ Ilyce Glink
✨ Tina Roth Eisenberg
🚨 Registration Opens Soon!
✨ Jayde Powell
✨ Ilyce Glink
✨ Tina Roth Eisenberg
🚨 Registration Opens Soon!
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
🚨Get ready for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference: The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, April 20–22. Don’t miss 36 business-boosting sessions and speakers like:
✨ Jayde Powell
✨ Ilyce Glink
✨ Tina Roth Eisenberg
🚨 Registration Opens Soon!
✨ Jayde Powell
✨ Ilyce Glink
✨ Tina Roth Eisenberg
🚨 Registration Opens Soon!
It's #FreelanceFriday, Black Friday Edition.
Freelance writers, join ASJA now and receive a free e-book, “Building an Independent Writing Business,” by Michelle Rafter, ASJA Publications Chair.
www.asja.org/join-asja/
Freelance writers, join ASJA now and receive a free e-book, “Building an Independent Writing Business,” by Michelle Rafter, ASJA Publications Chair.
www.asja.org/join-asja/
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's #FreelanceFriday, Black Friday Edition.
Freelance writers, join ASJA now and receive a free e-book, “Building an Independent Writing Business,” by Michelle Rafter, ASJA Publications Chair.
www.asja.org/join-asja/
Freelance writers, join ASJA now and receive a free e-book, “Building an Independent Writing Business,” by Michelle Rafter, ASJA Publications Chair.
www.asja.org/join-asja/
📢 Coming Soon: Registration for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference!
April 20–22 | The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape
Members get early bird pricing. Not a member? Join now! www.asja.org/join-asja/
April 20–22 | The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape
Members get early bird pricing. Not a member? Join now! www.asja.org/join-asja/
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 AM
📢 Coming Soon: Registration for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference!
April 20–22 | The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape
Members get early bird pricing. Not a member? Join now! www.asja.org/join-asja/
April 20–22 | The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape
Members get early bird pricing. Not a member? Join now! www.asja.org/join-asja/
🚨 Registration Opens Soon! 🚨Get ready for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference: The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, April 20–22. ✅ Members will enjoy exclusive extra early bird pricing — just $199 through Dec. 15!
Not a member yet? Join ASJA today: www.asja.org/join-asja/
Not a member yet? Join ASJA today: www.asja.org/join-asja/
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
🚨 Registration Opens Soon! 🚨Get ready for ASJA’s 2026 Virtual Conference: The Freelancers' Blueprint — Navigating a Shifting Landscape, April 20–22. ✅ Members will enjoy exclusive extra early bird pricing — just $199 through Dec. 15!
Not a member yet? Join ASJA today: www.asja.org/join-asja/
Not a member yet? Join ASJA today: www.asja.org/join-asja/
Happy Thanksgiving from ASJA to those who celebrate! 🍂 We’re grateful for our incredible community of writers and storytellers who inspire every day. Please note: our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday so our team can enjoy the holiday. Wishing you a warm and joyful celebration!
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from ASJA to those who celebrate! 🍂 We’re grateful for our incredible community of writers and storytellers who inspire every day. Please note: our offices will be closed Thursday and Friday so our team can enjoy the holiday. Wishing you a warm and joyful celebration!
Half of consumers now use AI-powered search. What does that mean for content strategy? Keywords? Maybe not. GEO? Definitely. Join us for “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO” Dec 3 | 1–2 PM ET. Feat. Ashley Mann & Debbie Abrams Kaplan www.asja.org/resources/we...
November 26, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Half of consumers now use AI-powered search. What does that mean for content strategy? Keywords? Maybe not. GEO? Definitely. Join us for “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO” Dec 3 | 1–2 PM ET. Feat. Ashley Mann & Debbie Abrams Kaplan www.asja.org/resources/we...
SEO isn’t dead—but it’s evolving. AI-powered search is rewriting the rules, and GEO is the new buzzword. 📅 Dec 3 | 1 PM ET. Join ASJA for a deep dive into Generative Engine Optimization and what it means for journalists & content marketers. 🔗 Register now: www.asja.org/resources/we...
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
SEO isn’t dead—but it’s evolving. AI-powered search is rewriting the rules, and GEO is the new buzzword. 📅 Dec 3 | 1 PM ET. Join ASJA for a deep dive into Generative Engine Optimization and what it means for journalists & content marketers. 🔗 Register now: www.asja.org/resources/we...
🚨 SEO is changing—are you ready for GEO? Join us on December 3, 1:00–2:00 PM ET for: “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO”
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
🚨 SEO is changing—are you ready for GEO? Join us on December 3, 1:00–2:00 PM ET for: “What Journalists and Content Marketing Writers Need to Know about GEO”
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
Free for ASJA members | $20 for non-members. 👉 Register here www.asja.org/resources/we...
Last week, we asked members about your workload for Q4. Here’s what you told us —and yes, the total is over 100%! That’s because many of you chose more than one answer!
Visit asja.org's homepage to participate in this week's QOTW or click here lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
Visit asja.org's homepage to participate in this week's QOTW or click here lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Last week, we asked members about your workload for Q4. Here’s what you told us —and yes, the total is over 100%! That’s because many of you chose more than one answer!
Visit asja.org's homepage to participate in this week's QOTW or click here lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
Visit asja.org's homepage to participate in this week's QOTW or click here lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
Question of the Week! This week looks different for many—some are celebrating American Thanksgiving, others are keeping business as usual. How much work will you be doing?
👉 Share your answer here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
👉 Share your answer here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Question of the Week! This week looks different for many—some are celebrating American Thanksgiving, others are keeping business as usual. How much work will you be doing?
👉 Share your answer here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
👉 Share your answer here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/EkYteML/Q...
ASJA’s signature client networking event takes place April 23-24 in conjunction with the 2026 annual conference. Client Connections is one of the perks of being an ASJA professional member.
www.asja.org/client-conne...
www.asja.org/client-conne...
Client Connections 2026 Sneak Peek — Virtual Speed Dating to Snag Freelance Work - American Society of Journalists and Authors
Our signature networking event happens April 23-24 and pairs ASJA professional members with clients for short "speed-dating" sessions.
www.asja.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ASJA’s signature client networking event takes place April 23-24 in conjunction with the 2026 annual conference. Client Connections is one of the perks of being an ASJA professional member.
www.asja.org/client-conne...
www.asja.org/client-conne...
Uncertain times call for strong connections. Renew your ASJA membership—just log in to the member portal at www.asja.org and secure your spot.
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Uncertain times call for strong connections. Renew your ASJA membership—just log in to the member portal at www.asja.org and secure your spot.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Your writing career deserves a network that has your back. Renew now by logging into the member portal at www.asja.org and stay connected!
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Your writing career deserves a network that has your back. Renew now by logging into the member portal at www.asja.org and stay connected!
✅ Ready for what’s next? Renew your ASJA membership today! Log in to the member portal at www.asja.org and keep your benefits strong.
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
✅ Ready for what’s next? Renew your ASJA membership today! Log in to the member portal at www.asja.org and keep your benefits strong.
It’s back! ASJA’s well-regarded Virtual Pitch Slam client networking event is back, and the first chance that ASJA professional members have to pitch is Tuesday, Dec. 9, with award-winning Trails Magazine.
Not a member, there's still time to register!
www.asja.org/virtual-pitc...
Not a member, there's still time to register!
www.asja.org/virtual-pitc...
Virtual Pitch Slam is Back - American Society of Journalists and Authors
The first opportunity that ASJA professional members have to pitch is Dec. 9, to award-winning Trails Magazine.
www.asja.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It’s back! ASJA’s well-regarded Virtual Pitch Slam client networking event is back, and the first chance that ASJA professional members have to pitch is Tuesday, Dec. 9, with award-winning Trails Magazine.
Not a member, there's still time to register!
www.asja.org/virtual-pitc...
Not a member, there's still time to register!
www.asja.org/virtual-pitc...
🎉 Congrats to Deborah “Debbie” L. Blumberg! 🎉She’s the winner of ASJA’s Membership Drive Drawing! Thank you to everyone who referred new members and helped grow our vibrant community. #ASJA #MembershipDrive #WritersCommunity
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎉 Congrats to Deborah “Debbie” L. Blumberg! 🎉She’s the winner of ASJA’s Membership Drive Drawing! Thank you to everyone who referred new members and helped grow our vibrant community. #ASJA #MembershipDrive #WritersCommunity