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I’ve been thinking a lot about health lately. Physical health, mental health, emotional health, work health. The more they all work in partnership, the stronger our work will be – at least in theory. Personally, I have a lot of work to do in those areas, but a few things I’ve been trying to do for my health lately are to begin my days with deep breathing exercises (to the extent my hungry toddler permits) and going to sleep earlier. I’ve fallen off yoga a bit but I plan to get back on track, and now that the weather is tolerable, I also hope to reintroduce daily walks. What do you do to take care of your daily health, and have you noticed a positive effect on your business health?
Warmest wishes, Holly Leber Simmons, ASJA Weekly Editor
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One Week Left to Register for ASJA's 2022 Fall Virtual Conference
ASJA
ASJA has great sessions, each led by the best of the best, ready to go for the 2022 Fall Virtual Conference. Just a quick sampling includes Secrets of 200K Freelancers, Reporting in Your Own Backyard, Book Contracts, Answers to Your Biggest CM Client Challenges, Breaking into Ghostwriting, Pitch Slam, Fleshing Out Your Non-fiction Book Idea, and more. Three dynamic keynote speakers will inspire you and bring you up-to-date on industry trends. In our interactive sessions, you’ll meet industry leaders and connect with other writers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to up your business and your writing skills for today’s market. You don’t want to miss this conference. Register today. ASJA’s Fall 2022 Virtual Conference is October 11-13.
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Q&A with 2022 Virtual Conference Books Track Keynote George Makari
ASJA
George Makari is a psychiatrist, historian, and author of Of Fear and Strangers: A History of Xenophobia, winner of the 2022 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award. He'll be delivering the keynote for ASJA’s virtual conference books track, “On Xenophobia: Assessing the Past, Confronting the Present,” on Wednesday, October 12, at 11AM ET. Get some insight into the genesis of the book at Confidential.
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Snack Chats Are Back at ASJA's 2022 Fall Virtual Conference
ASJA
Lively discussions, a ton of ideas about topics that matter to you, and connecting with writers who share your interests — that’s what makes Snack Chats one of ASJA’s most popular conference events. Here are a few of the Snack Chats that will be held at our 2022 Fall Virtual Conference, happening Oct. 10-11: How to Find the Right Clients for You, What’s Your Passion? Bone Up and Get Assignments You’ll Love, The Power and Potential of Twitter– and How It Can Drive Audience for Your Other Writing, Have Journalism Ethics Changed? And more. Registration for the Snack Chats is now open. Anyone who registers for the full conference can attend the Snack Chat sessions, but they require a separate registration. Snack Chats are not recorded and are limited to 25 people. Don’t lose your spot for the Snack Chats you want to join. Register today or email mailto:asjaoffice@asja.org to add a snack chat to your existing registration.
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Looking for a Few Good Humans to Help Form a New Finance Committee
ASJA
Stacey Freed has recently been appointed treasurer of ASJA. She’s looking to establish a finance committee to focus on:
- Identifying sponsorship and grant opportunities for ASJA
- Exploring potential new revenue streams
- Evaluating profitability of existing programs and payment structures
- Reviewing the 2024 budget with staff for board approval
The commitment would be about a 2- to 3-hours/month, including a monthly meeting. You won’t be “selling” or reaching out to potential sponsors, just identifying potential sponsorship opportunities / companies. Seeking 4 or 5 professional members to participate. Contact stacey.freed@gmail.com, by October 14 with questions or interest.
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Alert Your Favorite J-School Students!
ASJA
We are seeking applicants for the ASJA Student Volunteer Program! Student volunteers help manage and update ASJA's database of 6,000+ editors, agents, and content marketing managers as we prepare to invite them to our signature Client Connections event. These positions are REMOTE and involve about 5-8 hours per week, with work spanning from November 2022 until May 2023. Much of the work is spreadsheet research, but volunteers also receive regular mentoring via Zoom from professional freelancers who will help students pitch story ideas to digital and print publications, as well as a free one-year ASJA membership and free admission to the virtual ASJA conference in spring 2023. We’re looking for journalism/communications students who are social-media savvy, deadline-conscious, and professional. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Erin O'Donnell (erinod1@gmail.com) and Jeanette (jeanettehurt@sbcglobal.net) by noon Eastern Time on Monday, October 17.
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ASJA Volunteer Opportunities
ASJA
- 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 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
Parul Kapur Hinzen's debut novel, Inside the Mirror, about twin sister artists in 1950s Bombay, has won the 2022 AWP Prize for the Novel and will be published next year by the University of Nebraska Press. Brandon Hobson judged.
Risha Gotlieb conducted an interview with Greg O’Brien, whom she called “fascinating,” for Next Avenue. O’Brien, a career journalist, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 59, and went on to write a best-selling book and co-produce a documentary.
Christina Arata published two essays: "St. Hildegard Of Bingen” gives a little intro into this medieval mystic/saint and how she is still relevant today.
"Tips For Writing Your Life Story” offers ideas and suggestions from what she learned writing her own memoir and helping others with theirs.
Past President Mark Fuerst recently published his 15th book, The
Microbiome Connection, ghostwritten with Drs. Mark Pimentel and Ali Rezaie.
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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On the ground with local journalists reporting on Hurricane Ian
Poynter
As Hurricane Ian approached southwest Florida, officials began issuing evacuation orders.
Kate Cimini, a Florida investigative reporter for the USA Today Network, evacuated her home, but instead of clearing out of the hurricane’s path, she aimed for her colleague’s place in Naples.
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Platform moderation, speech and the courts
Columbia Journalism Review
In May, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit struck down most of the provisions of a social media law, enacted by the state of Florida in 2021, that would have made it an offense for any social media company to “deplatform” the account of “any political candidate or journalistic enterprise,” punishable by fines of up to $250,000 per day. In a sixty-seven-page decision, the Eleventh Circuit judges ruled that any moderation decisions made by social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, including the banning of specific accounts, are effectively acts of speech protected by the First Amendment.
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Reduce social media stress with these 9 tips
Poynter
Every journalist has a social media horror story. Whether it’s a minor misspelling, a break of objectivity or an online beef, the prevalence of social media in journalism today makes very public missteps almost unavoidable. However, what if journalists had better tools to avoid these mistakes — or, at the very least, reduce the worry that we’ll inadvertently make them?
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News on digital platforms is trusted less, new study finds
journalism.co.uk
News on digital platforms is perceived as less trustworthy, according to new research by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.
Its Trust in News project studies four key markets - Brazil, India, the UK and the US. It found that there is a gap between levels of trust in news found on social media, messaging apps or search engines, and in the media more generally.
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Gaming the algorithm
Columbia Journalism Review
The term “disinformation,” and riffs on tackling, stemming, or combating it, have become battle cries from political figures including former president Barack Obama ahead of consequential elections in Brazil and the United States.
What exactly are we talking about when we discuss disinformation?
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