AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR JOURNALISTS AND AUTHORS

How Does One Join?

ONLINE

1) Create a username and Password2) http://www.asja.org/join/online.php

On paper

Create an online application account Click the link to print out the cover page that will

included with the portfolio Provide a $50 application fee The cover page is to include the dates of the works

and names of the publications written in alphabetical order

Send photocopy of works, and not the original form Make sure that submissions are a variety of subjects

and mediums Mail to: Membership Application ASJA 1501 Broadway Suite 302 New York, NY 10036

Membership Requirements Freelancer who provides his or her

income from independent work All work must be bylined Non-fiction writers only Writers must submit a variety of

work that includes articles, books, andInternet pieces. Writers should also include non-fiction TV, film, and radio scripts.

Textbooks does not make one eligible

Services to Members

Annual ASJA Members Day Meeting: Includes workshops and seminars

Freelance Writer Search: Link that networks accessible jobs and work

Professional press card PayCheck reports:

Inside information about various publications’ rates and work experiences

Various insurances, including health

Private online discussion forums

Discounted magazine subscriptions

Royalties for database and electronic reprints

ASJA Newsletter Confidential Section

Partnership access to research sites: iUniverse, Lexis-Nexis, and Mozy.com

History of the Organization

Founded in 1948

Over 1,400 members

Focuses on freelance and independent writers

Provides quick access to profession and proven writers

Who Can Join?Freelance writersIndependents who reframe from writing for corporations or special interest groupsNon-Fiction writers who earn their income from freelance workWriters who publish a variety of media

Books Newspaper Articles Magazine Articles Online Articles Non-fiction scripts for TV,

film, and radio

DUES INFORMATIONOnce work is accepted there is

a one-time fee of $75Annual Membership fee of

$192

Local Chapters Information

LOCAL CHAPTER - HEADQUARTERS

REGIONAL CHAPTERS

New York City Executive Director

Alexandra Owens (212)-997-0947

Northern California

Southern California

Washington D.C. Southeastern

United States

The Rocky Mountain Area

The Upper Midwest

Awards Ceremonies or Recognition

o The Arlenes: Books and Articles that make a difference

The Arlene Book Award The Arlene Article Award

AWARDSo June Roth Memorial Awards for

Outstanding Medical Book and Article• The June Roth Book Award• The June Roth Article Award

Named Awards

o Donald Robinson Award for Investigative Journalism Article

o Robert C. Anderson Memorial Awardo Career Achievement Awardo Extraordinary Service Award

Membership Outreach

Newsletter: ASJA Newsletter Confidential Section

The ASJA Annual Writers Conference Members-Only Link: Need password and

username ASJA Member Websites Features directory web pages and profiles of the ASJA

members

NO Job PostingsOne must be an ASJA member in order to be networked for work

Office Holders President Sally Shannon

Executive Director Alexandra Owens

Newsletter Editor Barbara DeMarco-Barnett

Web Editor Steven Morrill

Webmaster Bruce Miller

Writers Emergency Assistance Fund Lisa Collier Cool

DID NOT FIND ANY PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS