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ASJA
Are you interested in writing more op-eds or breaking into sports writing? Would you like to expand your portfolio by finding new outlets willing to pay for your work? Do you want to know what editors at top publications are looking for right now? The Journalism track at the ASJA Virtual Conference, which kicks off in July, has all of this and more. Sign up for access to workshops, a live panel with editors at The New York Times, a pitch slam with assigning editors at top women's magazines and Ask the Expert sessions. Register today!
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ASJA
How would you like to connect with other content marketing writers who share similar niches or interests? You’ll have your chance when you volunteer to be a Snack Chat moderator during the month of August, when ASJA’s Virtual Conference will run its Content Marketing track.
We’re seeking moderators with content marketing writing experience in business, science, finance, social media, video/podcast scripts and lifestyle/food/travel.
Snack Chat Moderators are responsible for leading one online content marketing networking group on a specified Tuesday or Thursday in August. Moderators guide participants through introductions and encourage conversations about best practices and niche-related advice.
If you’ve ever attended a lunch breakout session at ASJA’s annual conference, you’re familiar with the role — Snack Chats have simply moved the gatherings online. Get creative, have fun and meet other members. Interested in participating? Email Katie Navarra and use Snack Chat in the subject line.
ASJA
ASJA has launched its Crisis Coverage Awards: COVID-19 Edition, the first global awards program recognizing writers for their coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak. Interested writers may find more information and rules and submit their work here. Submissions will be accepted until July 3.
For more information about the ASJA Crisis Coverage Writing Awards: COVID-19 Edition, contact ASJA Executive Director, Holly Koenig or call (212) 297-2123.
ASJA
We all need a little help from our friends sometimes. ASJA established the Writers’ Emergency Assistance Fund (WEAF) in 1982 to help writers financially when they are unable to work due to illness, disability, a natural disaster or an extraordinary professional crisis. To date, WEAF has given more than $400,000 to more than 160 writers. Won’t you help ensure that this worthy endeavor can continue by making a tax-deductible contribution? Learn more here.
Consider A Lasting Contribution
By remembering ASJA in your will, you can help support our worthwhile organization and potentially reduce estate taxes. For further information, please email asjaoffice@asja.org.
By Karen Whiting
We want our children to thrive during this time of staying home, but we need to work and keep them busy while helping them learn. Try these ideas for fun with your younger children while distancing and continue them afterwards for family bonding.
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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!
Writer's Digest
Spend enough time in the freelance trenches, and you’ll find yourself working for an eclectic array of editors. If you’re lucky, the majority will be talented individuals who have your best interests at heart, work hard on your behalf, and use their skills to make your words shine.
Unfortunately, not all editors epitomize the ideal. Some are quirky, difficult to work with, and sometimes just plain weird. Here’s a guide to the different kinds of editors you’re likely to encounter in the wilds of freelancing and how to work with them.
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Forbes
Many people have turned to freelancing as a way to survive after being laid off or having their hours cut. Times being hard doesn’t mean you just have to survive; it’s possible to thrive. It’s never the wrong time to chase your dream, and freelancing work can definitely help you do that.
As someone who was laid off due to the pandemic, I know how freelancing can change your life, even in the most unlikely times.
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CNN
As a self-employed window washer, Brett Chowaniec is used to not qualifying for jobless benefits when bookings at his business, Pane in the Glass, tumble during economic downturns.
But thanks to Congress' historic expansion of unemployment benefits, the Acampo, California, resident is now collecting nearly $900 a week from the government — allowing him to cover the land lease and other expenses for his mobile home and to buy groceries.
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Poynter
President Donald Trump signed an executive order recently calling on the Federal Trade Commission, the attorney general and the Federal Communications Commission to investigate and possibly punish social media sites that unfairly restrict content.
The president, who himself published no fewer than six posts on Twitter Thursday, has repeatedly accused Twitter and Facebook of unfairly restricting conservative voices.
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The New York Times
At one point in Michael Schwirtz’s reporting on Russian efforts to destabilize foreign powers, a source texted to cancel a meeting with a warning: “It’s too dangerous. Somebody’s watching you.”
David D. Kirkpatrick followed Russia’s influence to the front lines of Libya’s civil war, and to a field hospital that was missing a wall after a recent bombing. He left when he heard artillery shells exploding in the distance and knew the battle was returning.
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