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How to Become a Freelance Writer

 

Careers Guidance

On Demand

20 mins

£3.50

Host: Rosie is a freelance writer, language teacher and psychotherapist based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. She has over six years’ experience of teaching English and Italian, and has written features on language, mental health and sustainable travel for the Guardian, Wanderlust, Dalesman and Therapy Today. Her memoir Suddenly, While Living - a book that focuses on health and recovery - will be published by Valley Press in January.

You can find out more about Rosie at www.rosiealicecounselling.co.uk 

Everything you need to know about being a freelance writer, including what it’s like to work for yourself, and how to get yourself in magazines and newspapers (clue: you don’t necessarily need a qualification in journalism).

In this 20 minute class, Rosie draws on her own experience as a freelance writer to talk you through how to use work experience to your advantage, what it’s really like to work for yourself, and how you can make a career out of writing features for magazines, newspapers and online platforms, regardless of what you study at university.

Safeguarding reminder:  We know that the safety of your child is of the utmost important. This is why we use Zoom's Webinar feature to provide our live classes, where by default, your child's webcam and microphone are disabled. 

Key takeaways:

  • Freelance writing and journalism: what’s the difference?
  • Starting early: making sure you get as much work experience as possible
  • Pitching your ideas, adapting your style and managing your time

Suitable for:

This class is suitable for all ages, but it will be particularly useful for school leavers who are considering a career in writing after university.

Class requirements

Students will require a laptop with internet connection to view the class. A pen and paper will also be required during the lesson. 

What to expect

  • This class will take place online via a Zoom webinar
  • This class was pre-recorded and is now available to view on demand
  • You'll now be taken to a Stripe payment page.
  • After payment, you will immediately be taken to a new window to watch the recorded class.

 

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