February 9, 2024 Freelance Opportunities!

Land Your First Client In 5 Steps

Freelance Writers:

• Tired of getting paid per hour (or worse, per word?)

• Still relying on inconsistent word-of-mouth referrals?

• Ready to step off the freelancer hamster wheel?

Then you’re in luck! 

This FREE 5-day email course will help you:

• Craft an irresistible offer

• Charge premium prices

• Land your first $5,000 client

Click here to get instant access.

Join the Institute for Independent Journalists for a live, online freelance journalism conference on Feb. 29-Mar. 1 with 12 information-packed interactive sessions on pitching, the impact of artificial intelligence, newsletters, fellowships, grants, podcasting, diversity in newsrooms, and more. On day one, keynote speaker Tanzina Vega will share her experiences as an independent journalist and wisdom from her prior roles at The Takeaway (WNYC), CNN, the New York Times and more. On day two, keynote speaker Sara Goo will discuss insights from her career, from the Washington Post and NPR to now being editor-in-chief of Axios. Learn directly from editors what they want in a pitch, including editors from The Guardian, the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, This American Life, AARP, and more. Fellowship directors will explain how to get funding for an important journalism project. 

Only $89 registration until Feb. 26 for 12 live, interactive sessions, delivering 15 hours of learning. Sign up now and get access to a bonus bundle with 4 recorded full-length webinars, 6 recorded interviews with editors on how to pitch, tip sheets, freelance checklists, an income tracking worksheet and more. Register now: https://bit.ly/freelance24 Use the coupon code FREEOPP10 for a 10% discount!

Join the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

Use promo code ASJA24FON by February 15, 2024, and we’ll waive our application and initiation fees (a $75 discount).

Here are five reasons freelancers will want to join ASJA:

1. ASJA focuses on the craft and business of freelance writing. ASJA offers educational content for journalists, content marketers, and independent writers of books. Our resources are either free or discounted for members. 

2. ASJA helps connect members to new opportunities through Client Connections, Virtual Pitch Slam, Virtual Client Connections, and informal networking among members. Just one of these opportunities could easily pay for this year’s dues.

3. ASJA can help members develop new skills that open up new markets and opportunities. Check out Merlisa Lawrence Corbett’s blog post about how her ASJA volunteer gig turned into a new income stream for her business!

4. Members can access free health insurance advice through LIG Solutions.

5. ASJA also provides Tuesday coffee chats, a drama-free private Facebook community, discounts on legal advice, special access to a nutritional database for heath writers, and tools to increase productivity and effective writing, like ButterDocs and AP Stylebook discounts.