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The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Since 1948, ASJA has been giving freelance writers the confidence and connections to prosper.

07/28/2026

QOTW: Many writers swear by time-tracking apps, while others track their time only under duress or not at all. How do you feel about tracking your time? https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/rCPsC2s/QOTWJuly27timetracking

07/28/2026

Practice Ritual of Optimism. In this AJSA Confidential blog, Tonya Abari shares daily habits that encourage a change in mindset that can inspire hope – and serve as a balm and support for busy, stressed-out freelancers. Abari is one of ne of the dozen independent journalists who received scholarships to the 2026 ASJA Conference. Read here https://www.asja.org/practice-rituals-of-optimism/

07/28/2026

Check out the results from last week's survey and stay tuned for this week's question!

07/20/2026

QOTW: Profiles are the favorite type of assignment of many writers. In the current market, what is the demand for profiles like? (Plus, register for ASJA’s July 22 webinar, Portrait Mode: Writing Profiles That Resonate.) https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/oPOaRAQ/QOTWJuly13Outlook

07/14/2026

QOTW: In January, when we asked how you expected your business to do in 2026, 42% were optimistic. As we enter the second half of 2026, what is your outlook now? https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/OVVageM/QOTWJuly13Outlook

07/10/2026

ASJA Members do great things. Here are some big wins and humble brags. Amy Meadows' article for SWE Magazine, "All in the Family" was selected as a 2026 APEX Grand Award Winner in the Interviews and Personal Profiles category. The piece spotlights five pairs of mother-daughter engineers and their career paths in the industry.

An Association of Ghostwriters masterclass created by Marcia Layton Turner, PhD, titled "Master the Art of Ghostwriter Pitching," won a 2026 APEX Award. The 90-minute webinar shares do's and don'ts from publishers and ghostwriting agencies.

Charmaine Seitz contributed to The Tech Interactive's AI Adventures The 'Zine, which won a Communicator Award. The online 'zine for educators teaches kids AI literacy and the opportunities and challenges it poses.

07/09/2026

Join us on July 22 for Portrait Mode, a webinar on writing, and pitching, profiles that resonate. Free for ASJA members; $20 fo public. More details and to register here: https://www.asja.org/resources/webinars/portrait-mode-writing-profiles-that-resonate/

07/08/2026

Writing sensitively about LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities can increase your audience and lead to working with more outlets. For the ASJA Confidential blog, Wesley Davidson shares insights and tips in How Inclusive Language Reduces Stigmas. https://www.asja.org/inclusive-language-reduces-stigmas/

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