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- ASJA 39th Annual Writers Confe...
Roosevelt Hotel, NYC
Friday, April 23 at 8:00am
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) Milton Toby, chair of ASJA's Contracts Committee, wants all to know that Contracts Watch is alive and well!--at the ASJA homepage (www.asja.org). The Contracts Committee welcomes your comments and questions about anything pertaining to publishing contracts.
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American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Releases
Resolution on Health Care Reform with Focus on Organization's
Independent, Self-Employed Members
New York City, October 30, 2009 -- The board of the
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), the country's
professional organization of independent nonfictio...n writers, with
membership of more than 1400, has released a resolution regarding
healthcare reform, an issue looming large to nearly every member, most
of whom are responsible for finding health insurance coverage on their
own. Roadblocks to coverage for members include affordability and even
whether or not they can find any coverage at all given the current
restrictive guidelines regarding pre-existing conditions.
According to Alexandra Owens, executive director of ASJA, "This
issue is one of critical importance to all Americans, but the
self-employed suffer most when it comes to securing health insurance.
Employer-based groups simply don't make sense anymore as a way to
deliver coverage, and as insurance premiums and unemployment rise more
and more are left uninsured. Americans are becoming more mobile,
working--or looking for work--all over the country, and a new approach
to healthcare is desperately needed."
Complete details at http://www.asja.org/media/nr091030.phpRead More
Resolution on Health Care Reform with Focus on Organization's
Independent, Self-Employed Members
New York City, October 30, 2009 -- The board of the
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), the country's
professional organization of independent nonfictio...n writers, with
membership of more than 1400, has released a resolution regarding
healthcare reform, an issue looming large to nearly every member, most
of whom are responsible for finding health insurance coverage on their
own. Roadblocks to coverage for members include affordability and even
whether or not they can find any coverage at all given the current
restrictive guidelines regarding pre-existing conditions.
According to Alexandra Owens, executive director of ASJA, "This
issue is one of critical importance to all Americans, but the
self-employed suffer most when it comes to securing health insurance.
Employer-based groups simply don't make sense anymore as a way to
deliver coverage, and as insurance premiums and unemployment rise more
and more are left uninsured. Americans are becoming more mobile,
working--or looking for work--all over the country, and a new approach
to healthcare is desperately needed."
Complete details at http://www.asja.org/media/nr091030.phpRead More
Source: www.asja.org
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Releases Resolution on Health Care Reform with Focus on Organization's Independent, Self-Employed Members
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA)
The 2010 conference will offer great seminars and individual opportunities to work with editors, established writers, and other experts to help you sharpen your writing, marketing and technological skills.
The conference brings together writers from all specialties (consumer, trade and custom publications and non-fictio...n), editors, agents to take part in great seminars and individual opportunities. During the general session days on Saturday and Sunday, you'll be able to schmooze with editors, established writers, and other experts to help you sharpen your writing, marketing and technological skills.
Find all the details at www.asja.org/wc -- registration will open in December, 2009.Read More
The conference brings together writers from all specialties (consumer, trade and custom publications and non-fictio...n), editors, agents to take part in great seminars and individual opportunities. During the general session days on Saturday and Sunday, you'll be able to schmooze with editors, established writers, and other experts to help you sharpen your writing, marketing and technological skills.
Find all the details at www.asja.org/wc -- registration will open in December, 2009.Read More
INSPIRATION: Finding the Spark, Unlocking the Doors
Time:8:00AM Friday, April 23rd
Location:Roosevelt Hotel, NYC
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA)
How can social networking (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) blogs, audio podcasts, and video clips increase your visibility? Will developing an online identity help you monetize your social networking efforts? Reporters and writers are turning to social networks to coax out sources, drum up story ideas -- maybe even ...get nibbles from editors for new assignments. And definitely to market books. But profitable? Come find out at ASJA's November 3 meeting how social networking can pay off for you. Reserve now at www.asja.org/calendarRead More
Time:5:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Location:CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) ASJA's Idea Marketplace Registration is OPEN! Exhibitors get two days of intimate interaction with hundreds of professional journalists, editors, and nonfiction writers at the 2010 ASJA Writers Conference. Influence what America will be reading in the coming year. Visit www.asja.org/wc/im for details.
Source: www.asja.org
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) What will the next Google Book Settlement look like? ASJA knows what WRITERS need to see: http://www.asja.org/media/nr091007.php http://www.asja.org/media/nr091007.php
Source: www.asja.org
Contact: Alexandra Owens, ASJA executive director 212-997-0957; director_@_asja.org Jack El-Hai, former ASJA president and board member, 612-870-3488; jack_@_el-hai.com Salley Shannon, president, 301-740-2819/cell 704-649-7300; president_@_asja.org
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) ASJA applauds Justice Department filing on Google Book Search Settlement. Read: "Justice Department's Google settlement comments pull no punches"
Source: www.asja.org
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA)
U.S. Register of Copyrights Slams Google Book Search Settlement
In testimony before the House Judiciary subcommittee this morning, Marybeth Peters, U.S. Register of Copyrights, in her first detailed comments on the subject, blasted the Google Book Search Settlement as “fundamentally at odds with the law.”
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In a blistering assessment of the deal, Marybeth Peters told lawmakers at today's hearingthat the settlement is in essence a compulsory license that would give Google the ability to engage in activities that are “indisputable acts of copyright infringement.”
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) Whether you're launching your first website or want to take an existing one to the next level, our expert speakers will give you the inside scoop on showcasing your writing talents and professional skills for optimal impact. ASJA's program on 9/24 can show you how. Visit www.asja.org/calendar for complete details.
Source: www.asja.org
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) ASJA Joins the OPEN BOOK ALLIANCE to oppose Google book settlement http://www.openbookalliance.org/ Fact/Fiction here: http://bit.ly/8UbGM
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) The Guide To Getting Clients To Pay Up: MediaBistro Interview With ASJA Executive Director Alexandra Owens
The Guide To Getting Clients To Pay Up: Interview With ASJA Director Alexandra Owens - mediabistro.c
Source: www.mediabistro.com
Jobs and recruiting for media professionals in journalism, on-line content, book publishing, TV, radio, PR, graphic design, photography, and advertising
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) ASJA Joins Groundswell of Opposition to Google Book Settlement: The board of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), nonfiction freelance writers, has voted to oppose the class action settlement in Authors Guild v Google. Find the full statement and information resources at www.asja.org/google
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) Great suggestions from ASJA's own Caitlin Kelly for resources when work is scarce.
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For anyone still trying to make a living doing serious, thoughtful journalism, it’s crazy out there. Staff jobs are increasingly hard to get and keep. Freelance budgets have been slashed. Blogs pay poorly for all but the big stars. ...
American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) And the website revision has begun! You'll be hearing and seeing a lot more about this in the coming days/weeks/months--including a survey, naturally--but take a look right now at what a difference a small change can make.
Source: www.asja.org
Resources for non-fiction freelance writing.
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American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) discussed CHILDREN'S EDITOR AND AGENT NEEDED FOR ASJA CONFERENCE on the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. (ASJA) discussion board.
