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November 17 — Spotlight on Ghostwriting — Build your ghostwriting practice at this full-day, master-level workshop for nonfiction book authors who want to apply those skills to ghostwriting, and for established ghostwriters and co-authors. You’ll learn the latest in publishing platforms, marketing strategies and project management ... and, yes, you’ll mingle with the aspiring authors who need professional writers to make their concepts a published reality.
November 18 — Content Connections is back! With tracks for both new and aspiring freelancers and established freelancers, this full day of inspiration and information will introduce you to new clients through a regional markets pitch slam; sessions on focused marketing; and, of course, Client Connections. Those looking to break into ghostwriting will learn how at a mini-workshop, and everybody will have plenty of opportunities for mixing, mingling and networking.
Registration is now open! Details can be found here.
Are you blogging but not getting the traction you expected? What are the pros doing that you should be doing, too? What are the current best practices for blogging? Join us for a discussion that will take your blog (or the blog you write for a client) to the next level.
That’s what we’ll talk about in this month’s “Shop Talk” event.
Join us:
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
1 p.m. Eastern
Register now!
About our guest expert:
Debra Eckerling is author of Write On Blogging: 51 Tips to Create, Write, and Promote Your Blog and founder of WriteOnOnline.com, a website and community for writers. A project catalyst, Debra works with individuals and small businesses to strategize, set goals, and manage their projects. To connect with Debra, like Write On Online on Facebook, join the Facebook Group, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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MasterWriter gives you Word Families, a unique reference dictionary that will open up a new world of possibilities for descriptive words, Phrases, Synonyms, Rhymes, Pop-Culture, a searchable Bible, the Definition and more. We recently added Figures of Speech, a new set of dictionaries which gives you instant access to Metaphors, Similes, Onomatopoeia, Idioms, Oxymorons, Allusions, Alliterations and Intensifiers.
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Our next Virtual Client Connections event will be held the week of June 5 and editors from Grist.org, Psychology Today, Men's Health, Everyday Health, Lonely Planet at Debbie Carter, and Stoke Group (agency recruiting for Adobe projects) have already signed up. Check out the Client Connections webpage to learn about each editor and check for new editors. Note that registration for the June VCC will be first-come, first-serve instead of a lottery. Be sure to read the VCC FAQ’s for detailed information on the process.
The first-come, first served registration for the June mini-VCC will open on Tuesday, May 23 at 2 pm Eastern and the link for the registration will be posted on the VCC website when it is live. Please note that you can only sign up for one editor the first 24 hours of registration. If an editor’s spots are filled up, Waiting List Only will be added to their name in the registration dropdown box. On Wednesday, May 24 at 2 pm Eastern (after the registration has been open 24 hours to give all members a chance to sign up for one editor), members can sign up for additional appointments with editors that still have open appointments. Since you do not need a password to sign up through the Google Form, members who are unable to be online at this time can have a friend or family member sign up for them.
Note that you cannot sign up for a specific time due to the increased volunteer effort this would require. However, if you are assigned to a time that you are unable to meet, we will do our best to find another member to switch with you.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email JenniferGregory@nc.rr.com.
Registration for our summer SIGs begins May 22 at noon Eastern. The session will run June 5 through July 2 and we've got some great groups in store, including:
- From Journalist to Novelist: Developing the fiction writer in you, Leader Debbie Blumberg
- Writing for Trade Magazines, Leader Robert Bittner
- Overcoming the Doldrums, Leader Kristin Baird Rattini
To learn more, visit the SIG page here. The registration link will go live when registration has begun. Registration is first-come, first-served, and is expected to fill up quickly.
By Sandra Gurvis
Every so often the question pops up on ASJA’s Forum: “I got a contract that said something about waiving ‘moral rights.’ What are those, exactly, and should I be concerned?”
Actually, yes, and probably, increasingly more so. But even trying to define moral rights can be daunting, although Ronald B. Standler, PhD, JD, in his compellingly titled “Moral Rights of Authors in the USA," pretty much clarifies it for the jargon-impaired. He describes moral rights as “a bundle of legal rights for the protection of the honor and reputation of the author.”
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The newest, busiest topics in our members-only online forums
Compiled by Mark Obbie, Forum Chair
TIPS FROM THE CONFERENCE
A member who missed this year’s ASJA conference asked those who attended to share the best tips they picked up in New York. Some attendees obliged, and we’re hoping for more. (Join the conversation)
WEBSITE BUILDING TOOLS
When you’re in a DIY mood, where do you turn for website-building tools? And should you keep a blog and a portfolio site at one address? (Join the conversation)
WHAT’S YOUR DAILY WORD LIMIT?
Most writers can churn out lots of words per day. But at what point does the quality suffer? (Join the conversation)
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: The latest posts seek writers on real estate, travel, camping, and many more. When you see freelance work opportunities, please share them in this forum — it’s a group effort.
Log in daily to see the latest discussions and check out tips on making the most of the forums. Remember, you must log in to the forums in addition to logging in to the members-only side of the ASJA website.
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ASJA offers so many opportunities for members to connect with potential clients and with each other, which hopefully lands us all more work. We'll feature member success stories each week. Share your success stories with us! Contact marijke@medhealthwriter.com.
Member Name: Christine Yu, New York City
Success Story: Broke into Family Circle Magazine
How I landed the gig: Women’s Health editors pitch slam at 2016 ASJA conference
Net result: 1,500 word assignment at $1.50/word
Comment: I pitched during the women’s health pitch slam. While I was aiming the pitch at another editor on the panel, Lynya Floyd, the Health Editor at Family Circle, expressed interest in the general topic (the pelvic floor).
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| A Word From the Facebook Journalism Project
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We want to thank the American Society of Journalists and Authors for the opportunity to sponsor the ASJA Writers Conference Awards Reception, as well as meet members, and share our work about the Facebook Journalism Project. The Project’s goal is to create stronger ties between Facebook and the news industry by focusing on the collaborative development of news products, training and tools for journalists, and training and tools for everyone. We care a great deal about making sure that a healthy news ecosystem and journalism can thrive. To learn more about the program and our resources, click here and follow our Facebook page.
By Danielle Manley
 Approximately 34 percent of the U.S. workforce — or 53 million Americans — earn a living working as freelancers, according to the "Freelancing in America: A National Survey of the New Workforce" report. Despite this huge number, freelance workers are still not protected by law. However, all of this is set to change as the Freelance Isn't Free Act (FIFA) takes effect in New York City. Employers and freelancers need to understand the extent of the law before they are affected by it.
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Entrepreneur
Freelance business is one of the most sought after businesses in the world today. The Global Business Survey found out that, on average, 54 percent of the workforce in 1,500 businesses around the world surveyed in 2012 will be online in 2017, while a study by Intuit revealed that freelancers could increase to a staggering 40 percent of the workforce by 2020.
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Business News Daily
Should you buy a business laptop or a consumer laptop for work? A consumer laptop suffices for some business users, but for many, a business laptop is well worth the extra investment. To help you choose the right notebook for your business, we’ve broken down what separates business laptops from consumer laptops.
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Columbia Journalism Review
Most email newsletters, even if they’re fortunate enough to sidestep spam filters, sit idle and unopened in recipients’ inboxes. Newsletters dedicated to the latest media-industry chatter, reporting resources, and news stories have proliferated, offering journalists an essential resource for reporting. However, there are a plethora of options, and all newsletters are not created equal.
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Journalism.co.uk
Pitching is a skill that all journalists should master, whether freelancing is your main source of income or you're a student aiming to get a foot in the door and make better use of the portfolio acquired during your degree. A strong pitch should sell a specific story, rather than just an idea, and it should also explain why the article or project should be published now, and why you are the best person to write it.
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