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I don’t know about you, but in my family, early-mid November is the time of exchanging lengthy emails about Thanksgiving menus, often in a fashion that requires quite a few diplomatic skills. So fun (fun?) idea: Let’s do a recipe exchange. I think a Facebook thread is easiest – I know some of you don’t favor it, but I’m trying to make things as simple as possible on the greatest number of people. We’ll see how it goes, eh? So, are you a same menu every year kind of family, do you vary it up, or is there a mix of both? And who remembers that infamous Thanksgiving sides map from a few years ago – were you in agreement? Offended? What’s the Thanksgiving dish you would most want to investigate the history of?
All the best, Holly Leber Simmons, ASJA Weekly Editor
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Calling all ASJA Members: Renew Today to be Entered in the Fall Membership Drive
ASJA
It’s renewal season at ASJA, and with that our fall membership drive is in full swing. ASJA’s community is its strongest member benefit, and our members are an important reason we can offer support and resources to professional independent writers. Renew by November 30 to be entered into a raffle to win valuable prizes, including Amazon gift cards, registration for the 2023 virtual conference, free 2023 membership and more.
Members can also save 33% on their membership dues by referring their colleagues to ASJA. To learn more about the membership drive, click here. To renew your dues, click here.
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Invest in Your Career — Apply for ASJA Membership Today
ASJA
How can ASJA build up your career? When we asked our members what ASJA has done for them, the overwhelming response was that ASJA brought them new clients, new opportunities, and a new community of professional freelance writers. Other responses included access to ASJA's resource hub, industry insights, discounts on legal consultations and access to affordable health coverage options. Now through December 15, use discount code 2022FallDrive, to waive the initiation and application fees, a savings of $75. Invest in your career and apply for ASJA today!
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Paycheck — Yelp for Professional Freelance Writers — Is Back!
ASJA
Do you want to tell other members what it’s like to work with a particular client or publisher? Are you looking for feedback on what an outlet pays or whether they pay on time? We’re proud to announce that ASJA’s Paycheck Database is back! This program is a bit like Yelp for freelance writers. You can submit your personal reviews here, and read others’ reviews here. The more submissions we have, the better the resource! Your name will never be published with your review (and you don’t even have to list your name). We do require the name of the outlet/publication/company. This is a member-only benefit, so you must be logged in to the website to submit a review or read reviews.
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Got News?
ASJA
ASJA members can share their writing news using a nifty form at https://www.asja.org/submit-member-news/. (You must be logged in to see this member-only page.) After approval, your submission will appear on the Member News page. The submission also goes to Holly, our esteemed Weekly newsletter editor, who will add it here. And Stephanie, our ASJA Magazine editor, will pull relevant news from the Member News page on the website to include in the print publication. What’s stopping you? Add your news about new book publications, especially important articles, and awards! Please allow 3-5 days for your submission to appear on the website.
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Webinar: Writing Retreats and Residencies
ASJA
Writing residencies can do wonders for your writing career. They can offer a much-needed respite from the stress of everyday life and give you space and time to create. However, finding and getting accepted into the right program can be a bit of a mystery if you aren’t familiar with the process. On Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. EST, we’re bringing together an experienced panel of experts who’re going to talk you through the process of identifying the right writing retreats and residencies for you, how to stand out in your application and make the most of your time there once accepted. Register here.
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Hurricane Season 2022: Writer's Emergency Assistance Fund
ASJA
We know ASJA members and other professional freelance writers are among those affected by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. If you or someone you know has had their freelance writing income impacted by these hurricanes, other natural disaster, or illness, the Writers Emergency Assistance Fund is here to help. The application for assistance is here. And if you’re having a good year or simply counting your blessings as you watch the coverage of the hurricane damage, please consider a donation to WEAF. Each year, ASJA grants thousands of dollars to professional writers in need. Our ability to continue this program depends on donations.
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Make Your US DOL Comment on IC Rule
ASJA
The Department of Labor’s proposed rule to redefine who is an independent contractor is open for comments through December 13. Please consider submitting a comment. Fight for Freelancers prepared a template for those interested, basically where you share your story and ask for the current rule to remain in place. ASJA member Debbie Blumberg submitted a terrific comment. To learn more about the issue, listen to ASJA member Kim Kavin on a podcast explaining the proposed rule and the background. It’s well worth the listen.
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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
Sandi Schwartz's book, "Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer," was honored with a GOLD award by the Nonfiction Book Awards, via the Nonfiction Authors Association.
Gene Meyer's latest book "Hidden Maryland: In Search of America in Miniature" was released on September 28, 2022. Available on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon.
Koraly Dimitriadis had a personal essay published in Shondaland "I didn't know fibroids could make me so sick" talking about the lack of research into fibroids. She also travelled to Cyprus to perform her poetry thanks to support from the Cypriot government and she recently received further funding from Creative Victoria to research and develop her first book of non-fiction, Not Till You're Married.
L. M. Archer interviews Gotham Ghostwriters members about their new books for her monthly series 'GG Craft Interviews." Author interviews include New Yorker cartoonist Bob Eckstein about his humor book The Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won’t Answer to, Anyway), and Raina Lipsitz about her timely The Rise of a New Left.
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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'Traumatic stories chip away at our mental health'
journalism.co.uk
Witnessing a murder of a colleague is one of the hardest events a journalist could possibly deal with.
Shock, sadness, anger and "what-ifs" follow. What if it was me that day? What if I have moved differently? What if it will be me next time?
Leona O'Neill, journalism lecturer at Ulster University in Northern Ireland, has a first-hand experience of this trauma.
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4 ways to boost your income as a freelancer
The Motley Fool
Are you a freelancer who is looking for ways to boost your income? You're not alone. Freelance life can provide you with a flexible schedule and greater control over your day-to-day affairs. This type of gig is a dream for many.
However, if you're not making enough money to reach your financial goals, it can be stressful.
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Journalism turns a corner on climate change
Columbia Journalism Review
The relentless severity of the unfolding climate crisis has become impossible to ignore. Audiences have started paying closer attention, spurring the best newsrooms to supply more reporting that meets the urgency of the moment.
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The philosophy of modern newsrooms
Columbia Journalism Review
We don’t have one fixed, underlying, philosophy of journalism to which every newsroom subscribes. In reality, we probably don’t have a single newsroom in which every editorial staffer feels the same way.
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