[2] In June 2015 the membership criteria were revised to include nonfiction writing in more kinds of markets, and non-bylined work as well.
It also offers the opportunity for members to explore professional issues and concerns with their peers via conferences, regional meetings, online forums, and the membership directory.
ASJA represents freelance writers' interests, serving as spokesman for their right to control and profit from uses of their work in new media and otherwise.
For example, in 2009, ASJA objected to the Google Book Search Settlement Agreement for authors.
Other services include: ASJA administers an annual awards program, judged by selected panels of members.