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As 2020 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 ASJA's Weekly a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2020.
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MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE NEWS
5 Things a Personal Essay Needs to Succeed (And Sell)
The Writer
From Sept. 1: Once upon a time, a writer might contact an agent and confess their desire to publish an essay collection. And once upon a time, an agent might have resisted an urge to laugh in the writer’s face. As a form, essays had fallen out of favor, hard, and finding a home for one both at a publisher and on readers’ bookshelves was an immensely difficult task, especially for a new author.
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15 Things a Writer Should Never Do
Writer's Digest
From Nov. 3: Former Writer's Digest managing editor Zachary Petit shares his list of 15 things a writer should never do, based on interviews with successful authors as well as his own occasional literary forays and flails.
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How to Land Consistent Gigs as a Freelancer
Business 2 Community
From May 26: The feast or famine aspect of freelancing doesn’t sit well with most people. Sometimes it can seem like a ton of work is coming in. Other times, it can be stressful as you struggle to just break even for the month. Getting consistent gigs as a freelancer can seem next to impossible.
I’m not a big fan of the fluctuating income aspect of freelancing either. But, I’ve been able to make a good living freelancing full time by landing contracts with clients who are able to give me consistent work.
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30+ Resources for Freelancers
Poynter
From Sept. 1:
The New York Times reports that around 36,000 workers at news companies in the U.S. have been laid off, furloughed or had their pay reduced during the pandemic. More than 50 local newsrooms across America have closed.
If you’re impacted by these losses and considering freelancing (either for the first time or full-time), this resource list will help you explore the career move, develop the skills you need and form connections with other independents in media.
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