American Society of Journalists and Authors

ASJA members appreciate both in person and virtual annual conferences–for very different reasons, according to results of the organization’s recent conference survey.

In-person conferences are better for networking with other members and prospective clients, and provide the sense of community, togetherness, and belonging that is a hallmark of ASJA membership, accord...

My hacks hero, Allrecipies culinary editor Nicole McLaughlin

I’m a big fan of Nicole McLaughlin, the host of AllRecipes YouTube videos that show home cooks how to do less work and still get the same delicious results.

One of McLaughlin’s recent videos, “

Geoff Williams

Geoff Williams’ freelance career was meant to be.

The Cincinnati, Ohio, resident’s days as a full-time independent writer began in 1996–when he got fired from a staff job at a teen entertainment magazine for spending to...

This article was written by one of the dozen independent journalists who received scholarships to the 2026 ASJA conference.

All content writing shares some similar traits and expectations, but writing for nonpro...

Writer, content strategist, and FreelanceSuccess.com cohost Liam Carnahan explains LOI alternatives at the 2026 ASJA conference, shown here with moderator and ASJA member Allison Joyner.

This article was written by one of the dozen independent journalists who received scholarships to the