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The other day I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, “Office Ladies.” If you’re a fan of “The Office,” and of wholesome middle-aged mom humor, you need to listen to this. In the May 18 episode, co-stars, podcast hosts, and real-life BFFs Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (Angela) talked about their new book (long title, Google it). They spent a lot of time delving into their writing process, both together and individually. For instance, Jenna (I’m pretending we’re on a first-name basis) maintains a ritual of reading and journaling before writing. They also talked about the revision process, finding their collaborative groove (they write at different times of day), and of course… writing snacks (Angela swears by a sweet/salty combo of salted peanuts and M&Ms, no, not peanut M&Ms, there’s no salt). I love the ladies’ weekly behind-the-scenes peek at making the TV show, and it was equally fun – as well as professionally interesting – going behind the scenes of making their book. Highly recommend.
Cheers, Holly Leber Simmons, ASJA Weekly editor
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Register Now for June 2 Virtual Education Session: Maximizing ROI on Professional Memberships
ASJA
Professional membership and conference fees may seem expensive for freelancers managing their own budgets. But memberships also can provide the introduction you need to a wide community of like-minded colleagues and lucrative writing jobs. How can you best get return on investment? Join us June 2 at 2 pm ET for ASJA's next virtual education webinar, where members Lisa Rabasca Roepe, Merlisa Lawrence Corbett and Karen Blum will bring you actionable tips to leverage your membership toward higher income and a larger professional network.
Free for members and nonmembers, so invite your friends or share the announcement on your social media channels. Sign up here.
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ASJA Volunteer Opportunities
ASJA
- Website Committee – Write web copy to help populate all 100+ pages of ASJA's spiffy new website. Take on as many or as few assignments as you wish. Contact dara@darachadwick.com.
- Virtual Pitch Slams – Find editors for monthly pitch sessions and handle registration logistics. Learn more about the program here. Contact Wendy Helfenbaum at wendy@taketwoproductions.ca.
- Virtual Education Committee – Define topics, find speakers and organize virtual educational events. Volunteers get to attend all events for free. Contact Karen Blum at karen_blum@verizon.net.
- Virtual Client Connections – Be the liaison for your assigned editor or literary agent and ASJA members with interviews. Step-by-step guidebook provided – takes 3-5 hours of your time. Contact Denise Caiazzo at phrasemakr@aol.com.
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Member News
ASJA
Jessica DuLong’s latest piece for CNN.com’s Life, But Better section,"Who’s really to blame? Mathematician Cathy O’Neil puts shame in its place,”is a Q&A with Cathy O’Neil on her new book, "The Shame Machine: Who Profits in the New Age of Humiliation.”
Margie Goldsmith has been busy writing for both Forbes and Business Jet Traveler about Vevey, Switzerland, NYC rooftop bars, Central Park, food and tourism in Savannah, Ga., Ireland on IMAX, and how to help Ukrainians by traveling to New York City.
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, I will cut) and a link if applicable to Holly Leber Simmons, ASJA Weekly editor at hello@redpeneditorial.co (that’s .co like Coco Chanel or you go, Glen Coco). Please put “ASJA Member News” in your subject line or it might not be seen.
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Ukrainian press steadfast despite wartime challenges
Columbia Journalism Review
A NEW REPORT by the Media Development Foundation outlines how local news in Ukraine has operated since Russia invaded on February 24, 2022. Unsurprisingly the study, which surveyed thirty-nine regional, independent news publishers, shows a radical transformation in many operations, but also the enormous resiliency of the local press.
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How to earn money as a freelance content writer worldwide
Entrepreneur
Freelance content writing is the zenith of achievements in this industry. Although this statement is an individual perspective at the affair, each writer is aiming for the same. Content writing itself is a booming industry, and being able to reach a point where you earn solely based on your own credit is huge.
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Audio, the least stressful medium for news? Yes and no
journalism.co.uk
Cristina Puerta is a freelance journalist who works in online print - but has recently found herself reading less content and listening to more audio. Covering Brexit, the pandemic and other intense subjects brought about the change.
"Before I was listening just to music but since the pandemic I have developed an interest in podcasts which tackle a topic in-depth,” she says. "I'm usually the person who knows everything that is going on. Friends would continuously ask me to explain one thing or another in the news - but recently I have been answering 'no'.
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5 tips to properly manage your time as a freelancer
Entrepreneur
If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that technology has been a great contributor to keeping many businesses alive. Thousands of small companies went bankrupt, which caused millions of people to lose their jobs worldwide. However, some business owners learned and adapted to the "new normal" by translating part of their core operations to the digital world. And because of that, millions of workers had to start working from home.
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