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ASJA
Deciding not to hold a 500+ attendee conference in New York City is no small task, even under the threat of a pandemic. We thought it only fair to help answer some of the questions you might have about how and why we made this difficult decision. In addition, there are the logistical aspects to consider. Visit our FAQ for answers to questions you might have about the decision not to hold the April 2020 conference.
ASJA
Many of you have asked how ASJA will handle refunds of registration fees for the now canceled April 29-30 conference. Thank you for your patience as we considered the various alternatives for managing these fees. We’re happy to offer you one of two options: a full refund or a deferment of registration fees to next year’s conference on April 18-19, 2021. Get all the details here.
ASJA
Do you want to participate in specialized focus groups on the forums about SEO, environmental writing, speaking to promote your brand and more? Get ready! Registration for SIGs (special interest groups) opens on April 14. Remember, groups are limited to 12 participants, so don't delay! For more information about this session's SIGs (and to register on April 14), head to the SIG page on the ASJA website. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Billock.
ASJA
Deciding the fate of the conference was one of the most difficult questions ASJA leadership has ever been asked to resolve. There were options, with good points and bad for each one. This is how we made the call.
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We are starting a special section in the Weekly for ASJA members who have articles that are timely, offer important/useful information for our readers, or illustrate an innovative way of approaching our craft. If you would like to be a guest columnist or have questions, contact Brenda Lange, editor. Thank you!
ASJA
 Shop on Amazon? ASJA members, family and friends now have an easy way to donate to ASJA Charitable Trust! Next time you’re ready to shop on Amazon, start your shopping session at the URL http://smile.amazon.com. Select American Society of Journalists and Authors Charitable Trust as your charity, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases! Ready to start shopping? Click here to default ASJACT as your charity of choice!
CNBC
With the World Health Organization declaring coronavirus a global pandemic, full-time employees at companies across the country are transitioning to a remote working environment with relative ease. But there are 57 million freelancers in the U.S. who do not have the same resources or protections, and they are already feeling the squeeze on their wallets. This includes independent contractors, gig workers, project-based workers and temporary or part-time hires.
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Writer's Digest
Self-help books are fun to write. This is your chance to climb up on your (educated) soap box and tell people everything about themselves that they need to change. Whether you’re an advocate of more sunshine or more sunscreen, readers are waiting by their beach chairs to hear what you have to say. Here’s the thing though: You have to make your book funny.
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The Freelancer
Your kids and spouse are probably home, you hope to get to the supermarket today, and oh yeah, you still need to make a living during a pandemic that’s grinding everyone and everything to a halt.
While we are lucky enough to be able to work remotely during this crisis, economic uncertainty hangs heavy for freelancers, who are especially vulnerable during slowdowns. Absent long-term contracts, freelancers are easy targets for cuts. Plus many of us are sitting on a backlog of completed projects that only pay upon publication.
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NiemanLab
Having access to accurate information can mean the difference between life and death during a crisis. That’s why right now, journalists around the globe are working around the clock to make sure people in their communities are informed as the COVID-19 virus ricochets through our countries, our towns, and our families.
It’s especially in times like these that collaboration can help.
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