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Breaking into Freelancing
How to write for magazines even if you don't have any clips
Course DetailsYou've got ideas, talent and a drive to get published -- and to make some cash while you're at it. In other words, you want to do freelance writing. But how? Who do you approach? How much should you ask for? Can you get started without any clips?
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Instructor BioVince Beiser's Courses Boot Camp for Journalists (Class starts January 14)
Breaking into Freelancing Los Angeles (Seminar on December 3)
Pitch Letter Essentials Los Angeles (Seminar on January 15) ![]() Vince's work has been honored by Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Columbia and Medill Graduate Schools of Journalism, the National Mental Health Association, the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, the Los Angeles Press Club and many other institutions. Testimonials I've been freelancing full-time for 2 years, and I wish I'd taken Vince's class before I had started - the tips he shared would have improved my reporting and made my life a lot easier. -- Kenneth Miller, full-time freelancer"Vince was friendly, informative, and handled the class extremely well. He really got me jazzed about my current investigative pieces. I'd definitely recommend him and take classes from him in the future." -- Lauren Horwich, News Editor, Back Stage West "I found Vince's class to be very informative. He was clear, logical, realistic, and encouraging." -- Maria A. Del Toro, writer, www.madeltoro.com "The class was very informative and empowered me with many helpful websites and resources that will help me develop new stories." -- Lisanne Alack, freelance reporter "Vince Beiser makes it all look easy! He's that rare, successful writer who's able to share what he's learned out loud in a way that is engaging and fun, not dig-me and pedantic. You'll walk away equipped with what you need to actually make a good run at it. -- Colleen Wainwright "Vince's class was a fantastic stepping stone for someone just beginning to delve into pitching articles, yet also full of insider tips for those more experienced." -- Abby Mims "Vince was very nice, friendly, and funny when he needed to be. Vince even gave us his email address and said we could email him with questions." -- Lesley McCave "Within six weeks of Vince's class I had two articles accepted to a magazine -- one of them a feature, and best of all, I got paid!" -- Shasta McBride |
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-- Kenneth Miller, full-time freelancer




