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Here are the top articles from 2022. Regular publication of the ASJA Weekly newsletter resumes Jan. 10. ASJA wishes everyone a joyous, peaceful holiday season and a healthy, happy New Year. We look forward to growing together in 2023.
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'Exposure' doesn't pay the bills: Here's how to get paid what you're worth
NPR
From Feb. 22: The American workforce has been in a state of flux since the coronavirus pandemic began. As of late, we've shifted from the Great Resignation to the Great Renegotiation, with the common throughline suggesting that the balance of power has largely tilted into the hands of the worker.
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5 tips for finishing your book
Writer's Digest
From Jan. 11: The first step in getting published is to actually finish your novel. Here, USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson offers five tips that she uses to help keep her on track.
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You have half a minute to win over your reader - use it smartly
journalism.co.uk
From Oct. 11: The average reader spends 26 seconds on an article.
'Write less, say more' is the slogan of US digital news outlet Axios. It has created a writing style called 'smart brevity' to help readers scan for the information they need and go about their busy lives.
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15 online communities for journalists you should know about
journalism.co.uk
From Nov. 15: Online communities are among the best sources for journalists to broaden their network and stay up-to-date with the latest media news, tips and jobs.
And for freelancers or anyone else who works from home, they are also a great place to turn for advice, conversation and a bit of banter.
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The Stripped-Down Guide to Content Marketing provides the answers to your content marketing questions and challenges. It contains valuable, actionable information and advice so you can produce high-quality content that generates results. Buy the book today to gain an edge in your content marketing efforts.
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10 tips to scale your freelance writing business
MakeUseOf
From Oct. 11: Freelance content writing is a competitive vocation but one you can eventually turn into a full-time career. Once you have some experience working with clients, understanding the nuances of SEO content, and delivering assignments on time, you should start thinking about optimizing your work practices to scale your freelance writing business.
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Journalists need to rethink their relationship with corrections
Poynter
From April 12: Elizabeth Djinis writes: Most journalists can recall their first correction with an emotion that falls somewhere between horror and shame.
I remember the morning I read the email that led to mine. It was from a local marine biologist who wrote to say I had spelled his last name wrong.
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Scaling up your freelancing career to a small business
Entrepreneur
From July 5:The gig economy has become a powerhouse of employment for nearly 59 million Americans, according to a 2021 Freelance Forward report published by the work platform Upwork. In the same breath, it's now become more apparent than ever that working from home and freelancing is more than a side-hustle for some workers as they're able to rank in multiple figures. Here is how to start scaling up your freelancing career to a small business career.
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Self-publishing takes more than one self
Attorney at Work
From May 3: Self-publishing isn’t “self” publishing. Sure, it’s true that with the advent of digital technology, publishing a book is now easier and quicker than ever, and not nearly as intimidating. But it takes a team of professionals to publish a quality literary work.
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