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Breaking into Financial Writing

How to get started in this extremely lucrative field

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Breaking into Financial Writing

WHEN Tuesday, October 23, 7-10 pm

WHERE Harvard-Epworth Church, 1555 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
212-929-2588

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

For a newcomer, navigating through the complex world of stocks, options and ETFs can be both intimidating and very rewarding. Other than a Hollywood gig, financial writing can be one of the most lucrative opportunities for a writer. In addition to getting one heck of an education about personal finances, you can expect to make a lot of money if you land the right gig, but the key is knowing your stuff.

You've got to get up to speed on important topics, such as trends in the industry, consumer wants, and basic financial terms. You will need an impressive portfolio that shows off your abilities. It is essential to become aware of the financial culture and how to work within its confines and know who to contact when you're ready to start working. The more you know, the more appealing you will be to potential employers and the better chance you will have of landing that dream financial job.

In this seminar, you will learn:

  • The importance of basic financial education and where to go to learn what you need to know
  • How to start building or augmenting an impressive financial portfolio that will get you noticed
  • How to write within the confines of a financial culture and what to expect from legal, compliance and business partners
  • The differences between the permanent and consulting worlds and the strengths and pitfalls of each
  • The different types of financial writing -- from RFPs to marketing copy
  • The importance of networking

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Gayle Wojnar
Gayle Wojnar is a senior-level writer, editor, consultant, and coach with more than 18 years of experience. She specializes in a variety of genres with heavy emphasis in the financial services industry in a marketing, Web, and technical writing capacity. Gayle has worked as a consultant on projects for such big-name clients as Fidelity Investments, J.P. Morgan Invest, First Marblehead, and FleetBoston Financial (now Bank of America).

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