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The Whole Freelancer

How to develop a lucrative career as a freelancer and get the clips you need

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The Whole Freelancer

WHEN 4 weeks, May 15 - June 5
Chats Thursdays, 9-10 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intro

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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Course Details

Have you dabbled in freelance writing, but always dreamed of making it a career? If so, what's stopping you? Maybe it's the challenge of writing pitches, or the fear of successfully securing assignments. Or maybe you're daunted by the idea of submitting invoices and tracking freelance finances?

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 as a freelance writer. By the end of this class, you'll have the confidence to take the freelance market by storm.

In this class, you will learn:

  • How to come up with salable freelance ideas
  • How to find the best publication to target your pitch
  • How to write compelling pitch letters and communicate with editors
  • How to maintain relationships with editors to secure long-term work
  • How to track your freelance expenses, ensure timely payments, and submit invoices

By the end of class, students can expect to have:
At least two compelling pitch letters and polished clips

Admission requirements:
Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history).

The online classroom has several interactive components:
  • Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
  • Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
  • Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
  • Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

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Instructor Bio

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Molly Knight Raskin
Molly Knight Raskin is a political reporter at The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer. Prior to joining the NewsHour, she worked as a reporter for The Baltimore Sun, where she covered breaking news and wrote regular features for the newspaper's Arts & Society section. A graduate of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, she began her career as a reporter for Fairchild Publications in New York, where she covered much lighter fare: everything from film festivals and fashion shows to apparel industry business. For the past ten years, Molly has contributed freelance articles to a wide range of publications, from newspapers and magazines, to fashion advertorials and book reviews. Her very first freelance story -- an unsolicited pitch she sent on a whim -- landed in the style section of The Washington Post.

Testimonials


Molly responds well to all questions and is not afraid of sharing her information and letting the students get all of their questions answered. -- Michael Watson

"At first I was wary about signing up for a writing class, but I was delighted to find this class both informative and inspiring. I would highly recommend Molly Raskin as an instructor. She was friendly and engaging, and very accessible. -- Renee Gamache, membership coordinator

"I would highly recommend both Molly Raskin and mediabistro.com to anyone looking for great sources of information on breaking into the freelance market. You will walk away with great tips about sourcing work for whatever freelance market you hope to break into." -- Sarah Stup

"Breaking into Freelancing with Molly Raskin was a great beginner's course that taught the nuts-and-bolts of freelancing. Molly was a wonderful teacher. Molly came prepared with tips, handouts, and personal anecdotes that helped motivate me and give me the confidence to approach publishers with ideas that will sell. I'm excited to see where this new knowledge will take me and my budding freelance career!" -- Emily Leaman

"Molly Knight Raskin was very responsive to questions and let us know what she thought were good ways to proceed. She was clear about dealing with editors and even our own employer regarding freelancing. She was inclusive and concise in her presentation of materials and thought provoking about how to move forward in this field of writing." -- John Seidenberg

"Honestly I was worried about signing up for an online class. The content was extremly educational and I was blown away at how much one can learn online. The class format is perfect for someone with a working schedule. I would highly recommend this class to ANYONE thinking about Freelance writing." -- TJ Henderson

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