An introduction to freelance journalism workshops, London and Midlands

SINCE running workshops for writers in how to diversify and survive and receiving such brilliant feedback from those attending, we've also been asked to consider running training sessions for aspiring freelancers.

In response to these queries, we've booked four training dates for 2010.

These are:

Saturday March 13, 9.30am-4.30pm

Friends House, Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ 

Saturday March 27, 9.30am-4.30pm

Passionate Media, 2 New Street, Cannock, Staffs WS11 0DD

The itinerary will include practical exercises to highlight the skills, aptitude and realism needed to have any chance of making it in this most highly competitive of fields.

This workshop is for you if:

* You are considering launching a freelance journalism career

* You need realistic, straight-talking advice on whether this career is for
you

* You'd like realistic feedback on pitching and writing style

* You are new to freelancing and would like to add to lessons learned so
far

What’s covered:

* Practical information on setting up as a freelance: Getting started with
tax and other financial matters

* How to find ideas

* How to find work

* How to pitch editors: When, why and how. How to follow up.

* How to keep editors coming back for more

* How to get paid on time

Cost: £150 plus VAT

About the trainers:

Linda Jones:

Managing director of Passionate Media, established media trainer, working with in-house teams and with individuals. First freelanced in 1995 in Russia before returning to freelance journalism in 1999. Former news editor regional evening papers and regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines. Author of The Greatest Freelance Writing Tips in the World. Now also blogger and social media trainer.

Carol Garrington

Award-winning marketing director at Passionate Media and oversees sales, business development and the financial aspects of the business. Carol offers realistic advice on contracts, dealing with clients, charging and getting paid.

How to book

If you are interested in knowing more, or would like to book a place, please contact Paul paul@passionatemedia.co.uk and an order form will be sent to you.

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis as places are limited to allow maximum one to one feedback, participation and value for money.

Further one-day events will be held in November 2010.

Comments

[Jo Ind]

I've been on another workshop run by Carol and Linday and can highly recommend what they offer. They are right on the button.

[Carol]

Thank you Jo!

[sara]

I would like to go on a course- but sats are impossible as no childminder and single parent- any other dates planned in a weekday?

[Linda]

Hi Sara, I've emailed you. You aren't the first to ask about possible dates on a week day so we hope to come up with something. Best wishes and thank you.

[Rosie Scribble]

Hi Linda. Please email me when you have further dates available. Ta!