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Get a Freelance Life Panel Discussion

How to thrive as a freelance writer (and get a free book)

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Get a Freelance Life Panel Discussion

WHEN
Wednesday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.
(with cocktail hour to follow)

WHERE
The Ivar Theatre
1605 N. Ivar Avenue
Hollywood, Calif.
(323) 461-7300

BONUS
Ticket price includes a copy of Get a Freelance Life: mediabistro.com's Insider Guide to Freelance Writing

MORE INFO
Email learnwest@mediabistro.com, or call (310) 659-5668.

PRICE
$34 ($30 for )
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Course Details

In conjunction with the release of our first book, Get a Freelance Life: mediabistro.com's Insider Guide to Freelance Writing, we've gathered a panel of L.A.'s most prolific freelance writers to share their practical tips for succeeding in a competitive field. This is the true story of freelancers who've been through the best and worst of times -- and thrived.

Los Angeles is full of writing opportunities for freelancers, but you need to know how to get the coveted assignments that everyone else wants. At this frank discussion, you can learn how to get assignments and how to find new outlets for your work. Whether you're on staff now but contemplating going solo or a current freelancer looking to give your career a boost, this panel is for you.

This panel will cover:

  • Freelance opportunities for writers in Los Angeles
  • How to establish relationships with editors when you have no connections
  • Coping with loneliness
  • Generating story ideas
  • Getting paid!!!

Panelists will include:
  • Vince Beiser (The Los Angeles Times, L.A. Weekly, The New Republic, etc.)
  • Eric Hiss (The Hollywood Reporter, Conde Nast Traveler, Robb Report, etc.)
  • David Hochman (The New York Times, Esquire, Travel + Leisure, etc.)
  • Ross Johnson (The New York Times, Los Angeles, Daily Variety, Esquire, etc.)
  • Joal Ryan (Us Weekly, Movieline's Hollywood Life, and the Los Angeles Times, etc.)

*Ticket price includes a copy of our new book, Get A Freelance Life: mediabistro.com's Insider Guide to Freelance Writing by Margit Feury Ragland

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