When my blog and website got a facelift at the beginning of July, I mentioned to watch this space for exciting news. My exciting news got slightly delayed by some projects I’ve been working on (personal projects always take a backseat to work projects) but I’m now happy to officially announce that I’ve developed a series of courses and workshops for aspiring writers in the digital age!
Classes for Aspiring Writers
As a successful freelance writer, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how I’ve been able to earn a living and build a writing business when so many print writers are out of work, and writing is such a difficult field to break into. I’ve worked with some writers one-on-one, but there were always more people who had more questions or wanted information. Unfortunately, most of the writing books out there today about breaking into writing were written five or ten years ago; before the electronic age really took off.
I’m here to tell you about how you can become a successful freelance writer in the electronic era.
I’ve completed the format for a series of 3-hour weeknight “intro” classes which get into the basic info of how to start a freelance writing career in the electronic age. I’ll be providing resources and information that attendees can use to put together their own business plan and start their writing careers!
For writers who want more one-on-one help with starting a writing career, I’m offering consulting or personal training sessions, and I’m also going to be offering a weekend workshop to get into more detail and help writers begin to create their strategy to kick-start their new careers. Writers can choose either, based on their needs, the format in which they learn best, how much personal attention they want and how much one-on-one time they need.
A Book about Freelance Writing in the Electronic Era
Part of the reason I’ve been waiting to announce this class is that I’m working on a companion project – a book about Freelance Writing in the Digital Age. The book covers many of the things I discuss in the class, but it goes into detail and provides examples, and there are extra chapters in the book that deal with the practical day-to-day reality of being a self-employed freelance writer. I’ve been waiting to talk about the book until I have official confirmation that it’s complete, but I decided that it’s not fair to delay the class until the book is ready to go, so I’m preemptively spilling the beans. I haven’t yet decided whether to go with a traditional publishing format (i.e. through an agent and publishing company to create a physical book) or to publish in an electronic format; I’m currently evaluating both options and will release more details once things are finalized.
Stay Tuned for Dates and Venues
The class content is finalized, and I’m currently in the process of researching a venue for the class. I’ve evaluated a few places, but there’s one Boston-based venue where I’d really like to host it (as it’s a venue where I’ve taken classes myself, and feel they have a lot to offer writers) so I’m waiting to hear back from that group first. If they don’t have room in their current workshop schedule, I’ll book one of the other venues I’ve researched and announce the dates.
Web Conference Options
I’m also looking at putting together Web conferences for writers who aren’t able to make it to the Boston area. I’d like to be able to help writers across the country start successful writing careers, and I’m researching my options for doing Web-based conferences and putting together electronic materials. I think the physical classes will be ready first, but hopefully the Web conferences won’t be far behind!
Stay tuned for dates and venues, and in the meantime, if you’ve got any questions you’d like to see answered in the class, post them here or email me!
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