Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, publishers, writing teachers, assigning editors and media experts. #98 Insights on ASJA and the 2024 Virtual Conference from President, Emily Paulsen
Emily Paulsen has built a successful career as a freelance writer and editor. She has contributed to more than a dozen books, including three as co-author. She has covered a variety of subjects over the years, but specializes in health and healthcare, with an emphasis on health equity and improving the healthcare experience for patients and providers. She is currently president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the leading professional organization for independent journalists, authors, and content writers.
In this episode:
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What is ASJA and Emily and Estelle's' experience with this professional organization [2:07]
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The upcoming ASJA virtual conference (September 24-26) and the breakdown of sessions in each track [6:07]
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The Importance of storytelling in journalism [11:20]
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Estelle's fireside chat at ASJA with Abigail Thomas [13:28]
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ASJA diversity efforts for the freelance writing community [22:51]
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The benefits of ASJA membership and the associate and professional tier [26:38]
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The in-person ASJA conference in February 2025 [29:47]
Connect with Emily
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eapaulsen/
Website: emilypaulsen.com
Connect with ASJA
https://www.facebook.com/ASJAinc/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/asja/
https://www.instagram.com/asjahq
https://www.tiktok.com/@asjafreelancewriters
More on ASJA
Register for the 2024 Virtual Conference: https://www.asja.org/2024-asja-conference/
Info on the Conference Keynoters: https://www.asja.org/asja-2024-conference-keynoters-are-krishan-trotman-peter-shankman-david-brown/
The benefits of ASJA membership and eligibility requirements: https://www.asja.org/join-asja/benefits/
https://www.asja.org/join-asja/eligibility/
Info on Client Connections 2024 (you have to be a professional member to participate): https://www.asja.org/what-we-do/client-networking/client-connections/cc24/
The deadline for applying for the scholarship has been extended to 9/1. The deadline is 8/23 for non-members who apply for membership at the same time as applying for the scholarship. https://www.asja.org/asja-offers-members-scholarships-to-ghostmasters-business-of-ghostwriting-course/)
ASJA will also be offering scholarships to the virtual conference, but that application has not been set up yet.
Info on ASJA's diversity initiative plus resources on how to be a more inclusive writer: https://www.asja.org/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/
Connect with Estelle:
Watch Estelle's episode #83 with Abigail Thomas
Watch Estelle's episode #88 with Peter Shankman
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