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May Writers Conference in NY: Navigate, Motivate, Captivate

May 18-19, 2018 American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) holds their 47th Annual Writers Conference

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ASJA Announces Chairs for 2018 New York Writers Conference

The American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) has announced their three track chairs for the annual New York City Writers Conference. • Carolyn Crist Beginning Track Manager, and Detailed Overseer • Nancy Dunham Mid-Career Track Manager and Volunteer Coordinator. She’s also ASJA’s new volunteer coordinator. • Dorri Olds Advanced Career Manager and nicknamed the “Social Media Guru” for the entire … Read more

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ASJA Writers Conference ‘Tackling Tough Topics’

ASJA Writers Conference, ‘Tackling Tough Topics’ – Though many writers feel compelled to write about a difficult life circumstance, loss, or grief, it’s important to know how to structure content, what to include and what to omit. In writing tough topics, you have the opportunity to reach those who are hurting, feel alienated and alone, and are searching for ways to heal their pain.

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American Society of Journalists and Authors Writers Conference in May

Pivot. Publish. Prosper. That is the theme of this year’s American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) writers conference. The ASJA is holding its annual conference at Roosevelt Hotel on May 5 and 6, 2017.

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Social Media Tricks: What Works, What’s a Turnoff

May 21 Writers Panel, NYC, American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA) The Latest Social Media Tricks. What Works, What’s a Turnoff Dorri Olds, Sacha Scoblic, Estelle Erasmus, Marcelle Soviero, Russell Bernstein.

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Transgender Author-Activist Jennifer Finney Boylan Continues to Open Minds

Photo by James Bowdoin Author and political activist Jennifer Finney Boylan has been busy as she continues to raise awareness and spread acceptance for the transgender community. “What is a transsexual Republican, anyway? The answer, of course, is someone who thinks a little too much about their private sector.” — Jennifer Finney Boylan

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Notes from #ASJA2015 Annual Conference for Writers

Hi Fellow Writers, I just finished editing My ASJA Conference Notes! Now they are legible enough to share with you in a Google Doc. This Google Doc contains my “scribblings” from the panels that I attended at this year’s #ASJA writers conference. I also added a few post-conference bits. Please note, these were written for myself … Read more

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ASJA Panel: Use Social Media to Land Writing Gigs and Make Money

I am proud to announce my upcoming writers panel! Here’s a LINK to my panel info. CLICK TO REGISTER ASJA 2015 Conference: Connect for Success at the Roosevelt Hotel (map) May 1, 2015 • 11AM – 12:15PM Use Social Media to Land Writing Gigs and Make Money (session: F06) Most  hard-working professionals feel like there’s never enough time in a day. Between … Read more

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ASJA Writers Conference: Secrets of Interviewing Famous People

ASJA PANEL • Saturday, May 2, 2015 • 2:00–3:30PM Editors love to get exclusive interviews with top people in the field their publication covers. Writers who can deliver interesting Q&As or profiles continue to get assignments. The challenge is that the bigger the name, the harder it is to get to the celebrity/leader. The panel … Read more

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