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ASJA’s Writers Conference in Washington, DC, scheduled for Nov. 8, at Trinity Washington University, will include a special DC-edition of Client Connections, giving ASJA professional members the chance to pitch several of the 19 editors — some of whom pay more than $1 a word. Meet with editors from national outlets such as Mother Jones, OZY Media, The Highlight by Vox and Washington Post BrandStudio, and editors from association publications including Civil Engineering Magazine, National Wildlife Federation and ChemMatters. A wide variety of editors from associations, nonprofits, online publications and consumer publications will be meeting with writers. You can find the full list of editors here.
Professional members will select their preferred meetings via an online lottery between Oct. 21-25. In-person meetings will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at ASJA’s Writers Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Volunteer at the DC Conference Bookstore!
Politics and Prose is partnering with ASJA to sell books during the DC conference! We're looking for a few volunteers and their smartphones to sell books during the event. In return, you'll get a small, conference discount. Email Christy Lyons at christylyons1@mac.com for information about shifts and to volunteer. Thanks!
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Don't miss the latest ASJA Direct podcast installment. This one is with the Deputy Editor of Parents Magazine and she shares what they are looking for, how to submit, who to submit to, and some of the articles that were the most successful and why. It's a free member benefit so what are you waiting for? Go to https://asja.org/ASJA-Direct-Melissa-Bykofsky
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Got an ASJA story to share? We're launching a new department in the Magazine called "It Happened At ASJA.” We want to feature some of the great things that happen at ASJA conferences and events. Maybe you found an agent at Client Connections who helped you land that book deal? Or maybe you struck up a conversation with another member that resulted in a cool joint project? Please submit your story to asjamagazineeditor@gmail.com, and we'll follow up. Thanks!
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Renew your ASJA dues for 2020 between, Oct. 1 and Nov. 29, 2019, to be entered into a drawing for great prizes, including:
- One of two $25 Amazon gift cards
- The 2020 Annual Writers Conference Recordings’
- A Guaranteed Virtual Client Connections meeting with the offered editor of your choice in 2020
- A guaranteed slot to pitch in VPS
Renew your membership.
For each new Associate or Professional member you refer and who joins between Oct. 1 and Nov. 29, 2019, you receive one entry into the raffle of your choice — and receive a 25 percent discount on your ASJA 2021 dues.
Remember, the $50 new member initiation fee is waived during the Fall Membership Drive. Now is the perfect time to encourage your fellow writers to apply. Be sure to pass on the code MI-NewMem to enter when they officially pay their dues and become a member of ASJA. Please note, the code will expire on Monday, Dec. 9. Contact James Cafiero at Jcafiero@kellencompany.com with any questions on applying.
*Remember that you have to be logged in to the ASJA Store to see the correct membership dues rate. If you have any questions, contact James Cafiero at Jcafiero@kellencompany.com.
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