Founded in 1948, ASJA (the American Society of Journalists and Authors) is the nation’s largest professional organization of independent nonfiction writers.

From the start, ASJA has been a leading voice for the First Amendment. Along with contributing to and promoting Banned Books Week, we have taken legal action to prevent censorship.

ASJA members have led the charge against anti-freelance measures, like California’s AB5 and the federal ProAct, as well as failed measures in New Jersey and New York. We have partnered with other writers associations to lobby lawmakers against limiting the careers of freelance writers.

ASJA is dedicated to the success of freelance nonfiction writing as a career and a passion. We support the careers of our members through business-building and writing programming, like client networking, virtual educational programming, and conferences.

We are also dedicated to emerging professionals and students. As experts in freelance writing, we provide resources for those new to the field, so they can develop thriving careers as independent writers and creators.

• Find Banned Books Week resources here.
• Become a member of ASJA.
• Press inquiries: Judah Freed