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As 2017 comes to a close, ASJA would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of The ASJA Weekly Update a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Tuesday, Jan. 9.
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ASJA
Who we are cannot be boiled down to numbers, but sometimes it’s interesting to take a look at the figures that help describe us. In that spirit, we’ve got a special post for the holiday season, in which we wrap up the year with a look back. Check out the hard data as you relax by a fire or sip some New Year’s champagne. We have a lot to celebrate!
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The WRITER
From Jan. 20:
Writer Jennifer Mattson shares her top 10 must-go-to conferences for writers, taking conference size, geographical locations, topics and experience levels into account. No matter your background, your interests or your budget, there’s a conference on this list for you.
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Poynter
From March 14:
Even the best writers struggle from time to time in crafting their work. This can be especially tricky for bloggers, who want to produce a steady flow of content for their audience.
Not to worry. Every writer faces this dilemma. Here are some strategies to kick-start your work.
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We promise our communities to build and improve their quality of life. Through educational programs, grants and scholarships we advance that cause. You will find our focus is on journalistic excellence and thriving communities. It’s our belief the free press is vital to all of our futures, and serving those around us, serves us all.
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Poynter
From Feb. 28: Headlines are lifelines to our readers. They grab attention, build trust and help time-pressed consumers focus on the stories they care most about. They link readers with our content, giving us a chance to reach our audience across a sea of information.
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CBS News
From April 4:
The Associated Press Stylebook, a widely used manual of journalistic writing standards, has made a shift in the use of the pronoun “they” to acknowledge the evolving landscape of gender identity.
The latest update embraces the use of “they,” “them,” and “their” as singular or gender-neutral pronouns when referring to individuals who do not identify with being male or female. The change is reflected in the online version of the 2017 style guide and will be included in the new print version coming out in May.
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Entrepreneur
From Jan. 13:
Freelancers are becoming a large part of the national economy. These entrepreneurs are adding to the GDP, and their efforts and mindset are helping many talented individuals become masters of their own destiny and carve out a satisfying, lucrative career. To help create an understanding about freelancers and what they do, Entrepreneur created this helpful infographic guide that details some areas you may not have considered — about making the freelance life your career destination.
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Small Business Trends
From March 28:
When you’re a freelancer everything about work comes down on your shoulders. You do the creating, the bookkeeping, the press, the marketing and the cleaning up. It’s a heavy load to bear and it can lead to freelance fatigue. Freelance fatigue is exactly what it sounds like: exhaustion from the need to wear so many hats at once. The pressure to find clients, produce for them, track finances and promote your work can wear you down.
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Columbia Journalism Review
From March 7:
Few industries have been as affected by technology as much as journalism. More than just a seismic shift from print to web to mobile devices, news now is gathered with the help of all types of tools, and smart newsrooms are making sure there’s as much room for social teams or podcast studios as for national desks.
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The WRITER
From Jan. 27:
What do most readers think the crucial difference is between creative nonfiction and regular nonfiction? The former is exciting and the latter is, well, regular. Like the stuff they make you read on an SAT exam. Creative nonfiction, however, is terrifically interesting. It crackles on the page thanks to having many of the best elements of fiction writing built right into it.
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Entrepreneur
From June 6:
Want to join the freelancer revolution? Did you know that there are thousands of freelancer jobs that pay six figures?
Over the past 10 years, I've both worked as a freelancer and hired countless freelancers, some for six-figure positions. And along the way, I've noticed that there are a few freelancer skills that pay more than others. Want to join the ranks of six-figure and other well remunerated freelancers?
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The WRITER
From May 9:
After years of false starts and failures, I recently finished the first draft of my novel.
When I said I wrote it, I meant hand-wrote it, longhand, using inexpensive fountain pens and lined journals.
I know what you’re thinking. Who in the 21st century deliberately chooses pen and paper to write fiction over a word processor?
Here’s a partial list: Joe Hill, J. K. Rowling, Neil Gaiman, Joyce Carol Oates, Stephen King, Danielle Steel, Peter Straub.
After having done it myself, I know a bit about why a writer would choose this old-school method.
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