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ASJA has been such a force for good in my life. For years I put off joining because of the membership fee, and this year I decided to invest in myself. It has been completely worth it! The Facebook group is drama free and focused on work. There are many long-time writers and they represent journalists, content writers, book authors, and more! There is so much wisdom and expertise in the group and I’m so glad I joined!
— , ASJA member since 2023
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“I’ve registered both tangible and intangible benefits from being a member of ASJA. The tangible: I have made thousands of dollars from relationships I struck with editors at Client Connections. The intangible: friendships with fellow writers. That camaraderie is priceless!”
— Poornima Apte, ASJA member since 2018
What members are saying
“Since joining ASJA, I’ve volunteered every year and met amazing members who’ve become colleagues and friends. I landed work through Virtual Client Connections that paid for my membership for years. The professional development has helped me increase my income. Whether you’re a seasoned journalist or new to freelancing, an ASJA membership is invaluable.”
— Suzanne Boles, ASJA member since 2013
What members are saying
“One of the biggest benefits of being an ASJA member has been the shared resources: access to successful book proposals and contracts has saved me countless research hours, while the reports about what other writers have gotten paid per project has helped me see how my rates stack up against my peers and when I need to raise them.”
— Jera Brown, ASJA member since 2017
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“I joined ASJA in my earliest freelance years, and it has supported me as I became an entrepreneur, business coach and best-selling author. ASJA fosters an environment where we can build our careers, learn the ropes, and create connections well beyond writing.”
— Damon Brown, ASJA member since 2006
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