Membership Application

Instructions

ASJA's Associate and Professional applications are the same.

Complete this application if:

You are applying for associate or professional membership and have never been an ASJA member.
You are applying for professional membership and are currently an associate member.

If the application review committee determines that you qualify for associate membership, you will be granted associate membership and invoiced $159* for your yearly dues. If the application review committee determines that you qualify for professional membership, you will be granted professional membership and charged $179* for your yearly dues.

*Applicants who apply between July-October 2026 can receive 50% off the yearly dues, plus the $25 application fee. See instructions below for applying the promo code when completing your application. If you apply the correct code, your dues amount will be recalculated (reduced by 50%).

If your membership is application is approved, your membership will be reactivated through 12/31/2026, and you will be charged for the reduced dues amount plus the $25 application fee.

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Professional Membership $179 Annually + $25.00 One-Time Fee

Professional membership is for writers with established freelance writing careers that include at least one published book and/or national clips. Professional ASJA members can access Client Connections, Virtual Pitch Slam or Virtual Client Connections. Note: newly independent former staff writers and editors from established media companies are eligible for professional membership with no waiting period.

If joining between July-October 2026, apply promo code HALFOFFPM on the next page to receive 50% off your 2026 dues.

Associate Membership $159 Annually + $25.00 One-Time Fee

Associate membership is offered to mid-level freelance writers, who would like to become professional members. Writers currently working on staff at a media company can join ASJA at this membership level.

If joining between July- October 2026, apply promo code HALFOFFAM on the next page to receive 50% off your 2026 dues.

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