Develop a Freelance Career

Build a thriving career as a freelancer

WHEN Materials available starting July 11
Discussions start Thursday, July 18, 9-10 pm ET - Full Schedule

WHERE Online

CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Copy Editing.

PRICE
$385 (or $360 for AvantGuild members - details)

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This course is for those who want to live as a freelancer, but don't know how to get started. It will cover basic freelancing skills, from coming up with ideas to effectively pitching them -- in addition to managing your career.

In this class, you will learn how to:

Come up with salable freelance ideas
Find the best publication to target your pitch
Write compelling pitches and communicate with editors
Maintain relationships with editors to secure long-term work
Track your freelance expenses, ensure timely payments, and submit invoices

By the end of class, you will have:
Two pitch letters and a list of well-crafted, salable story ideas.

The online classroom has several components:

Lessons: Learn new skills through written lessons
Discussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video
Assignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback
Forums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions

Course Syllabus

Develop a Freelance Career (PDF)

View a sample syllabus for the class here.

• Copy Editing Certificate Program – ONLINE

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Journalism

Instructor

Rebecca Webber spent five years on staff at Glamour magazine, where she reported, wrote, and/or edited everything from front-of-book service pieces to investigative features. She has also worked as a freelance reporter and writer for more than eight years, with articles in Glamour, More, Real Simple, Parade, and Psychology Today. She has a BA from Georgetown University and an MS from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Rebecca Webber's Courses
Develop a Freelance Career – (Starts July 11)

Testimonials

Rebecca was an amazing instructor. She took the time to give us honest feedback and insider tips. -- Colleen Dowd

"Rebecca helped us understand how to break into the business and how to keep assignments coming in." -- Melanie Cox

"I am completing an MFA in creative writing, and I have never had a better teacher than Rebecca. I have no doubt I can freelance successfully now because of her." -- Lesley Geary

"Rebecca is amazing! This is the 2nd class I have taken with her, and I would sign up for a third and fourth. She is very approachable and offered expert, honest feedback." -- Susan Gernhart