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Don't miss Andrea Jarrell, author of the just-released and wildly popular memoir "I'm the One Who Got Away" as she shares some amazing career inspiration and takeaways for any writer at any stage of their career — and life! She is leading the highly anticipated ASJA NYC event panel from 10-11 a.m. Saturday (May 19) on "Why It's a Great Time To Be a Late Bloomer." Panelists Eugenia Kim, Laurel Davis Huber, Anita Darcel Taylor, and Katie Devine will be joining her to share why any time is the right time to advance your writing career! Register and get full conference details before it’s too late!
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Want to network before the ASJA conference even begins? Join the agents, editors and other industry VIPs who are celebrating ASJA's 70th anniversary, 6-8 p.m. May 17 at the Steelcase Penthouse overlooking Columbus Circle. The event is chaired by last year's conference chair Estelle Erasmus, and as of today, more than a dozen literary agents plus editors from Family Circle, Wine Spectator, MTV, Brain, Child, New York Magazine, Metropolis, Next Avenue/PBS, CNN, Daily Beast, and Longreads have RSVPed to attend this intimate event. The food will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, and will include crab cakes, steak crostinis, coconut shrimp, plus a cheese station and more. (Please note: ASJA is not responsible for last minute changes in editors’ schedules.) Tickets are limited. Order yours now! Also, check out this great article about the 70th anniversary by Sandra Gurvis.
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Portrait photographer Steve Schulman will once again be shooting headshots at this year’s Conference on Friday and Saturday. Steve is known for his engaging, relaxed style, quickly making writers feel comfortable and look their finest. Headshots can be used for book jackets, articles, social media, LinkedIn, and all other professional needs.
Steve Schulman’s special package includes: a brief consultation with an expertly crafted 20-minute shoot — with original images ready to download onto your computer. All this for ONLY $195! That’s over 75% off his private studio rate. ADVANCE SCHEDULING STRONGLY SUGGESTED! Before the conference, schedule your shoot by reaching out to steveschulmanphotography@gmail.com. Sessions available on a first-come, first-served basis so don’t miss this opportunity. Make your appointment now! Accepts cash, personal checks, venmo, and credit cards (with 3% service charge).
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With 60+ clients and more than 200 ASJA members, things can get crazy during Client Connections, held in the Sheraton Times Square ballroom on May 18. Here are some tips to make the most of the event:
- Prepare for your meetings by carefully reading what your clients are looking for. You’ll have nine minutes to dazzle, so draft an “elevator speech” in advance.
- Know where you’re going and when: You should have received an email on May 11 with your list of appointments and clients’ table numbers. At the conference registration desk, you’ll get a hard copy as well. Keep that list handy, and show up at least five minutes before your meeting.
- If your client shows up late or not at all, keep your cool. It happens! We’ll do our best to connect you after the conference. Please remember: A small army of volunteer ASJA members runs this event, and we’ve worked hard to plan it — be patient and polite with us!
- Respect the bell! That’s your cue to wrap things up quickly so the next member can begin their meeting on time. Don’t wait for a tap on the shoulder from our volunteers!
- Disappointed that you didn’t get a meeting with someone? Most editors stay for ASJA’s cocktail reception afterwards, so plan to introduce yourself there. And don’t be shy to ask a fellow ASJA member who did snag an appointment with your choice client to share contact information. We are a generous bunch!
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Looking for a getaway to southern California, Florida, or Washington D.C.? How about a 90-minute consultation on book writing and publishing with an established novelist? Or if you’re in the mood for fun, what about an insider’s trip to the Indy 500 or seats to Broadway’s Beautiful and a backstage tour or lunch with the producers?
All of these — and more — will be available on ASJA’s first-ever Charitybuzz online auction, to benefit the ASJA Educational Foundation in its 70th Anniversary fundraising efforts.
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Did you know that ASJA now has a podcast, which is a free member's benefit and is available for downloading on the ASJA site? Host and curator, Estelle Erasmus has interviewed a host of editors and agents, and many are already up on the site, including Beth Dreher, Features Director of Woman's Day to Kyle Pope, Editor/Publisher of the Columbia Journalism Review, Sari Botton, Essays Editor of Longreads and Margaret Guroff, Executive Editor of AARP: The Magazine. Check it out.
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Want to stay connected to ASJA after the conference? One great way to do that is to lead a Special Interest Group, or SIG, which is a small group that meets privately on the forum for four weeks. There's no set schedule, so you can log on and chime in when it's convenient for you.
Right now, we're seeking volunteers for the summer session, June 25 – July 22. We're open to just about any topic, whether it's time management, structuring your novel, finding your niche or other ideas. Learn more here.
If you're interested in leading a SIG this summer (or later this year) please email SIG Wrangler Kate Silver.
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Coming up: your chance to pitch Atlantic CityLab on June 13! Signups begin on May 30 at noon Eastern. Details will be posted on ASJA’s Virtual Pitch Slam site soon.
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The next group of applicants for ASJA has passed the Membership Application Committee's review, and the list of prospective members has now been posted. We invite active members to review the list and send any comments, pro or con, to the ASJA office at asjaoffice@asja.org no later than the comment deadline shown. Comments will be sent to the Application Committee for consideration. All comments will be kept confidential, for Application Committee use only. Review the list of prospective members here.
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