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Editors from book publishers and major magazine markets will be among those attending the Spotlight on Ghostwriting and Boost Your Content IQ conferences in Chicago, Nov. 17-18 in Chicago. ASJA members and others are invited to attend this one-of-a-kind regional conference where you can mingle with the great minds in the Midwestern publishing world, talk about writing books and discuss the best techniques for getting and maintaining content clients. Walk away with some potential new clients after connecting with ASJA members, editors, publishers and others who are planning to attend! If you aren't registered yet, check it out.
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By Sandra Gurvis
Few people care to tackle it head-on, and no one wants to admit it, but I’m going to talk about the one subject we writers fear the most: plagiarism. Several weeks ago, I was accused of inadvertent plagiarism, after 38 years of being called nothing but highly original (among other things). I was terribly upset and determined to get to the root of the problem. People may not have always liked or agreed with my writing but no one has ever charged me with copying anything.
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Don't you find fall a great time for digging back into your writing and professional goals? If you haven't already renewed your membership, our annual renewal drive is underway. Pay your 2018 ASJA dues between now and Nov. 30 to be entered into a drawing for great prizes, including:
- a two-night resort stay at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains
- a free registration for Members Day at ASJA's New York conference, May 18, 2018
- the 2018 New York conference recordings
- free registration to the regional conference of your choice over the next two years
- a guaranteed Virtual Client Connections meeting with the offered editor of your choice in 2018
Click here to renew your membership for 2018*
We are also holding our Fall Membership Drive between now and Nov. 30. For each new member that you refer during the drive (either Associate or Professional), you get one entry into the raffle and also receive a 25% discount on your ASJA dues. We are waiving the $50 initiation fee during the Fall Membership Drive — pass on the code MI-JGG to fellow writers.
Our new Associate Member category has been launched, with goals of building membership, widening our base and ensuring ASJA's future. That's where you come in. We're looking for professional members like you to serve as mentors. You'll be paired in a mentorship "pod" with up to four mentees, committing to communicating at least once per month. As thanks for sharing your expertise and time, you’ll receive a discount of 25% off your annual membership dues for each mentee who successfully joins ASJA as a professional member. Any questions regarding mentoring should be directed to Lori Ferguson at lori@writerloriferguson.com.
Thanks for sustaining your commitment to the American Society of Journalists and Writers — both for your own career and for the careers of your fellow writers! Together we're strong.
*Please remember that you have to be logged into the ASJA Store in order to see the correct product. If you have any issues, click here first.
ASJA
ASJA has decided to extend the early-bird registration rate for our Austin conference to Oct. 16! Register now to make sure you get the best possible rate for the one-day event loaded with practical tips on how to enhance and grow your freelance career.
At Write in the Heart of Texas, on Feb. 3, 2018, you’ll hear from our keynote speaker, acclaimed essayist and novelist Sarah Bird, learn how meditation can make you a better writer, polish your interviewing skills and become a better self-editor.
ASJA members will have the chance to connect with editors at top publications and companies through Client Connections, including Keller Williams and Rice University. Why wait? Sign up today for a spring time getaway to sunny Austin, Texas.
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Resume, schresume! If you’re looking to land freelance writing gigs, you need a narrative bio. Since it’s all about you, it’s easy to write. Learn how to showcase your writing skills and advertise your attention to detail while giving people something to “Oooh!” and “Ahhh!” over. We’ll even cover getting a great headshot.
That’s what we’ll talk about in this month’s “Shop Talk” event.
Join us:
Wednesday, Oct. 18
1 p.m. Eastern (calculate for your time zone)
Members – Free
Non-Members – $19
Register here.
About our guest expert:
Christine Adamo is a former newsie who’s now a writer, editor, and proofreader with freelance gigs that include copy editor at StepMom Magazine, lead blogger for Maytronics, and contributor to Art House Press. Connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her on Twitter.
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ASJA
Yes, another new 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 membership@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.
ASJA
Your chance to pitch Boston Globe Magazine’s Michael Fitzgerald
Virtual Pitch Slams (VPS) are one-hour interactive phone conference calls during which a moderator hosts a client, who outlines what his/her outlet is looking for from freelance writers. Then, ASJA members give live pitches by telephone, followed by constructive feedback on each story idea.
ASJA members can sign up on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Tuesday, Nov. 28 at noon Eastern to get one of the pitching slots. We will provide instructions on how to sign up soon. Members may also register just to listen in on the event, as they would for a Shop Talk. VPS will also be recorded and accessible via ASJA’s website shortly after the event.
Be sure to read the FAQs here for more information.
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Member name: Jen Reeder
Success story: Family Circle assignment for the “Pets” section
How I landed the gig: 2016 Client Connections meeting
Net result (money earned; placement, etc): $2/word assignment that has helped open doors for assignments about pets with other general interest publications. For instance, last week I wrote a cover story for Today.com.
Comment about ASJA: I love the chance to connect with editors as well as writers through ASJA. The conference is terrific, of course. I’m also a big fan of the Special Interest Groups — Lynn Freehill-Maye led a fantastic pitching SIG, and Michele Hollow facilitated a fun one for animal writers. When SIG wrangler (and phenomenal writer) Kate Silver was a door bouncer at Client Connections in 2016, I noticed her name tag and introduced myself. Since then, she’s sent me leads, story ideas, advice and even interviewed me about travel with dogs for The Washington Post. Everyone I’ve met has been so gracious and supportive. Cheers!
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ASJA
We are actively recruiting volunteers for large and small roles in several key areas. Our immediate need is for members to work in various roles in our Peer-to-Peer Group. As you know, the program matches members with others who share their writing specialty or other interests.
If you're interested in finding out more about ASJA volunteer opportunities - for the Peer-to-Peer program, mentor opportunities, special events and other areas - please contact Volunteer Chair Nancy Dunham at NancyDunham@gmail.com.
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ASJA
The newest, busiest topics in our members-only online forums
ASJA’s NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL
New members to help our organization grow; and new opportunities for existing members to mentor emerging young professional writers and get discounts on future ASJA membership. (Join the conversation)
DATABASE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
The latest news in the Database Class Action Settlement. Light at the end of the tunnel… dollars are due soon... (Join the conversation)
FABULOUS RESOURCES FOR FREE IMAGES
Need some free images for a blog post? Find great options in this forum thread and add your own suggestions. (Join the conversation)
LINKEDIN DISCRIMINATING AGAINST FREELANCERS
If you’ve taken the free journalist trainings offered by LinkedIn or you’re interested in how to get a free premium LI subscription, hear the latest updates on LinkedIn for journalists... (Join the conversation)
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: This is the place to go for links to new freelance gigs. When you see 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.
The Atlantic
On Oct. 5, Atlantic Media General Counsel Aretae Wyler shared a memo with The Atlantic staff on a scam in which individuals posing as editors and senior leadership have been sending fraudulent job offers to unwitting freelancers and individuals seeking employment.
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The Content Standard by Skyword
The phone rings.
It’s a number you don’t know, and against your best judgment, you pick it up. It’s them. You know who; that very important person who can make or break your career. The one you’ve been waiting for. Your heart races. Then, the inevitable moment.
“You’re not good enough,” they say. “I can’t believe you made it this far without anyone finding you out for the fraud that you are.”
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Poynter
In a nod to today’s shaky business environment at many media outlets, a new graduate program aims to teach its students how to survive as a journalist in a gig economy.
The University of Colorado Boulder is creating a master of arts in journalism practice that’s designed to give journalists practical advice for succeeding as a one-person business.
Trust me on this: It’s needed.
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Creative Boom
It doesn't matter if you're the most successful freelancer in the world, you'll still get "the fear." You know what I'm talking about. That dreaded feeling that work might dry up. Those anxious thoughts that you've finally reached your peak and everything is going downhill from here.
Quite naturally, you've got the "small business mentality." You'll take on anything and everything to ensure the money keeps rolling in. But you're knackered.
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The Writer's Digest
I found myself slipping away.
I was in a relationship with a woman struggling with bipolar depression, and she was adamant that no one should know what was going on. I was keeping everything locked inside myself, until I realized that my fiancée’s illness had become my illness. Bottling everything up was taking a physical and mental toll on me. I needed an outlet desperately. I was on the brink of a physical and nervous breakdown when something pulled me back from the ledge: writing.
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