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.MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE NEWS
Every morning, when my 2-year-old daughter decides it's time to venture beyond the confines of the bedroom, she says the same thing:
"Need to open up the white door and see what's inside."
What's inside “the white door" is the same thing every day — our living room and kitchen, usually in some degree of disarray. But she talks about the other side of the door like it's the wardrobe entrance to Narnia.
What if you could feel that way about your work? Like every day was full of potential for new adventures and new perspectives, that there was the possibility for excitement even in the mundane?
What brings you fascination in your work? All the best, Holly Leber Simmons, ASJA Weekly editor
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#FightForFreelancers!
ASJA
Keep an eye on your inbox for continued updates and news from ASJA about the PRO Act, the ABC test, and what you can do to fight for freelancers and independent workers. Be sure to follow the Fight For Freelancers USA Facebook page and contact your representatives.
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Acclaimed Author Marita Golden to Keynote Books Track at ASJA Virtual
ASJA
Need one more reason to sign up for the Books Track at ASJA Virtual? You won’t to miss this year’s keynote speaker, Marita Golden. Golden is a veteran teacher of writing and the award-winning author of seventeen books, including the novels “The Wide Circumference of Love” and “The Edge of Heaven” and the memoirs “Saving Our Sons” and “Don’t Play in the Sun: One Woman’s Journey Through the Color Complex.” She has served as a member of the faculty of the MFA Graduate Creative Writing Programs at George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University and in the MA Creative Writing Program at John Hopkins University. She is also the co-founder and President Emeritus of the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation. Sign up for the Books Track at
https://na.eventscloud.com/website/20696/.
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Britta Melton to Keynote Content Marketing Track at ASJA Virtual
ASJA
ASJA is thrilled to announce that Britta Melton, Group Creative Director at Pace, will be the keynote speaker for the Content Marketing Track at ASJA Virtual. Melton began at Pace in 1998 as part of the Delta Air Lines team. Since then, she has been a creative leader on campaigns and programs for AAA, Brighthouse Financial, Fidelity Charitable, STAINMASTER, Syngenta, Truist Leadership Institute and Wells Fargo. Britta graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Her work has garnered national awards from the Content Marketing Institute and FOLIO. Don't miss Melton's talk or any of the fantastic sessions planned for this and other tracks. Register for ASJA Virtual today at https://na.eventscloud.com/website/20696/.
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Send Your Pitches to Be Analyzed at ASJA Virtual
ASJA
NYU Adjunct Professor and Writer's Digest "All About the Pitch" columnist, Estelle Erasmus is leading the session Pitching to Top-Tier Outlets During a Pandemic on Wednesday, April 14 from 3:00 pm -4:00 pm during ASJA's Virtual Conference. She is looking for pitches to analyze and provide feedback on during her session. Send your pitches to her at estellewriter@aol.com and put ASJA CONFERENCE PITCHES in the subject line.
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Give and Take: Volunteer With ASJA
ASJA
ASJA offers plenty of networking opportunities, Laura Laing writes in her monthly President's Report, from pitching to editors in a variety of settings to learning about a new market. But the more you put into ASJA, the more you get out of it. Current volunteer opportunities are available with the Grants Committee (Katie Navarra at asjaoffice@asja.org), the First Amendment Committee (JoBeth McDaniels at asjaoffice@asja.org), and at the upcoming ASJA Virtual Conference (Kristine Hansen at kristinehansenwriter@gmail.com). And learn about more ways you can give back to the organization at ASJA Confidential.
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Tele-Connections: Don't Miss Out!
ASJA
This year's Client Connections, which has been renamed for its virtual nature as Tele-Connections, is shaping up to be a great event. Our team of volunteers is just getting started recruiting editors, agents, and content marketing managers, and we already have more than 25 people signed up! Find out what to expect at ASJA Confidential.
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Share Your Expertise: Be a SIG Leader!
ASJA
If you've been thinking to yourself, "Self, how do I get more involved in ASJA?" we've got your answer: sign up to lead a Special Interest Group (SIG). SIGs are small (up to 12 people) private groups that meet online to discuss a particular topic. Past SIGs have included six-figure freelancing, travel, content marketing, history writing, corporate writing and more. Future SIGs will include...well, that's where you come in! SIG wrangler Jennifer Billock is open to your ideas. To be a good SIG leader, you need to be willing to dedicate time, lead and contribute to discussions, and share your own expertise. To get involved, email Jen at jenniferjoanbillock@gmail.com.
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Writing Coach Mastermind Class — Just A Few Spots Left!
ASJA
Have you thought about sharing your writing expertise with others through coaching? Then our next event is for you. Whether you are looking to launch a writing coaching business or learn new skills to bring more to your existing clients, freelance journalist and writing coach Rebecca L. Weber is available to guide you in our next mastermind session on Thursday, March 18, from 1-2:30 ET. ASJA members register for $30, general public for $55. Learn more here.
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Member News
ASJA
Do you have professional news you'd like to share with the group? A new job, a story you've published (in article, blog post, book, cave painting, etc. form), a new project you've launched, an interview with someone fascinating, a speaking gig? Send your news (50 words or less) and a link if applicable to Holly Leber Simmons, ASJA Weekly editor at hello@redpeneditorial.co (that's .co like Coco Chanel).
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7 personal finance tips for freelancers and gig workers
Motley Fool
Being a freelancer or gig worker can be rewarding, but it can be easy to make poor financial decisions. These tips will set you up for success.
According to a study conducted by Upwork and Freelancers Union, 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019. It's likely that this number will only continue to grow in the coming years.
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Journalism is a public service. So why doesn't it represent the public?
Poynter
Angela Yang writes, "I’m a young reporter from a low-income, working-class background. Sometimes, I ask myself why I’m still charging so eagerly into an industry that seems intent on pushing me away. Journalism’s high barriers to entry drive out talent from marginalized groups at a time when the field can least afford it."
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Journalists battle the misinformation pandemic
Editor & Publisher Magazine
Ordinarily, when it snows in Washington, D.C, hundreds of kids shuffle up Capitol Hill and tumble down the west side of the U.S. Capitol, long known to residents of Washington, D.C. as one of the best places for sledding. Unfortunately, when several inches of snow dropped on the nation’s Capitol at the end of January, there wasn’t a sled in sight anywhere near the Capitol.
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Where writers can post a portfolio to land freelance jobs
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Freelance writers are in high demand. But landing new clients can be the hardest part of the job. For each project, you might be vying with dozens of other candidates, which puts the onus on you to prove that you’re better than the competition. The solution: Post a portfolio of your best work and link to it when you send a pitch.
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Is the press too pessimistic about the pandemic?
Columbia Journalism Review
President Joe Biden gave a speech at the White House and said that the U.S. is on track to have enough vaccine supply to cover every adult in America by the end of May — a two-month improvement on his administration’s previous timeline. Biden announced that the federal government has taken steps to accelerate the production of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, including helping to finalize a deal that will see Merck, a rival pharmaceutical company, manufacture doses.
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How did you get your 1st job as an audience development producer?
Journalism.co.uk
Many aspiring journalists dream of landing front-page scoops and viral news stories. The truth is, there is much more to journalism than the reporting side of things. For instance, there is the audience side.
Grace Braddock is a fresh full-time recruit for Metro.co.uk. She previously freelanced for the news website and before that, she worked on The Telegraph's social media accounts.
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1 year into the pandemic, how are health reporters doing?
Nieman Reports
For many health reporters, reporting on the coronavirus started long before most Americans realized the devastating impact it would have on their daily lives. Declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, COVID-19 has killed more than half a million U.S. citizens and infected more than 28 million.
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