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SUMMARY:Develop a Freelance Career - ONLINE - Lauren Waterman - 4 sessions, $350
DESCRIPTION:CERTIFICATE Use this course to earn a certificate in Copy Editing.\n\nPRICE\n$350 ($325 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nHave 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?\n\nThis 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. By the end of class, you\'ll have the confidence to take the freelance market by storm.\n\nIn this class, you will learn:\n\nHow to come up with salable freelance ideas\n\nHow to find the best publication to target your pitch\n\nHow write compelling pitches and communicate with editors\n\nHow to maintain relationships with editors to secure long-term work\n\nHow to track your freelance expenses, ensure timely payments, and submit invoices\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:Two pitch letters and a list of well-crafted, salable story ideas.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through written lessons\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nLauren Waterman is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer whose work has been featured in Vogue, Teen Vogue, InStyle, Details, Self, Nylon, New York, Boston Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune. She is also a co-author of The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider\'s Guide to Careers in Fashion. \n\nTestimonials\n\n"Lauren is a must-experience instructor. She\'s focused, funny, and informative!" -- Jane Perdue\n\n"Lauren had lots of insider tips and provided good feedback. She encouraged us without being unrealistic and class was lots of fun." -- Reanin McRoberts\n\n"Lauren was great! She was full of energy, insight, and advice. I totally recommend this class to anyone trying their hand at magazine writing." -- India Richards\n\n"Lauren was a wonderful instructor. She has such a great personality and the class dynamic really brought us closer. I\'ve already submitted a pitch to Teen Vogue! -- Alexandra Richards\n\n"Lauren is an excellent instructor that will take your writing to a whole new level. She has all the knowledge and guidance that a writer needs to be able to succeed and make her writing better." -- Carissa Chesanek\n\n"Lauren forces you to objectively look at your work and strive to improve. She drives you to work hard but lets you know that she believes in you. Your writing WILL improve after taking a class with her." -- Carolyn Illman\n\n"Lauren is exceptional. She\'s thoughtful, savvy, and knows how to make your work better. Even before the course was over, I crafted and sold two pitches! I was amazed at how much I was able to learn from Lauren and highly recommend this class." -- Kristin Pladson\n\n"Lauren\'s lectures were easy to understand and felt very honest. She provided a level of comfort and openness and her background assures you she knows a thing or two about the freelance world. I would take another class with her!" -- Rebecca Steinberger\n\n
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