Smart to Present at SPJ Convention
Posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009
Society of Professional Journalists Convention
August 27-30, 2009 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Writing Coach founder Maya Payne Smart will present “The Truth About Freelancing: How to Run a Profitable Writing Business” at the 2009 Society of Professional Journalists Convention.
Seismic shifts within the news business are prompting many journalists to strike out on their own as freelance writers, bloggers and columnists. And it’s not a bad option. Better work/life balance, higher pay and greater fulfillment are all within reach for skilled journalists with the knowledge and work ethic to pursue them. Attend this workshop to learn the ins and outs of running a profitable writing business. You’ll leave with a strong grasp of the diverse ways freelancers make a living from pitching articles and blogging for dollars to ghostwriting books and selling information directly to consumers. You’ll also learn seven secrets of profitable freelancing, and only one of them has to do with writing. This panel will help beginning freelancers formulate a business plan and more experienced freelancers will gain fresh insights into how to take their businesses to the next level.
Following this workshop participants will be able to:
1. Identify a viable business model for them
2. Develop the support systems they need to accelerate profitability
Register for the Society of Professional Journalists Conference