Freelance sessions!
SPJ chapters in Iowa and Miami are holding sessions on freelancing this month. Check 'em out! Amy GreenDes Moines, Iowa -- In these economic times, freelancers are looking for ways to stand out
and keep the work coming. People who may not have considered
freelancing are now doing so, either as a hedge against possible job
loss or because they're already out of a job.
With that in mind, the Iowa Pro Chapter is holding a
"Freelance Summit" for newspaper, magazine and online journalists on July 18 in Des Moines.
The day long event will include:
* Networking opportunities with area editors
* How to get started
* Best practices for running your freelance life as a business
Here are some of the names on the schedule:
* Christine Ricelli, editor of dsm magazine (magazine writing emphasis)
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Vickie Ashwill, assistant managing editor for lifestyles &
entertainment at The Des Moines Register (magazine and newspaper
writing emphasis)
* Deb Belt, community publications editor at The Des Moines Register (writing emphasis)
* Eric Rowley, Juice photo editor at The Des Moines Register (photography emphasis)
* Lauris Olson, publisher of Ames365.com (online writing and editing emphasis)
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Amy Tincher-Durik, managing editor of Better Homes and Gardens Online
with Meredith Corp. (online writing and editing emphasis)
* Elizabeth Sedrel, editor with Meredith Corp.'s Special Interest Publications (copy editing emphasis)
So, if you are anywhere near Des Moines and want to step up your freelance game, this is an event that could pay off for you.
Also, keep in mind that SPJ has resources for freelancers. You can learn more by visiting the national
web site.
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Miami, Fla.-Now is a time of transition for journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists South Florida is there to help.
For those who have been displaced from full time careers in
journalism or for anyone who would like more control over their careers
a freelance career may be just the thing for you. So come learn how to
build a successful freelance career at a workshop featuring three
successful local freelance journalists and editors and moderated by
freelance journalist Julie Kay, president of the Society of
Professional Journalists South Florida.
Featured speakers are:
- Oline Cogdill who after 30 years left her full
time position at the Sun- Sentinel where she worked on the features
desk. She still reviews mystery fiction for the Sun-Sentinel. Her
mystery fiction reviews appear in more than 250 newspapers and
publication sites worldwide. She also writes author profiles, essays
and blogs for Mystery Scene Magazine. She also is a freelance copy
editor.
- Brett Graff is a freelance journalist who
contributes to Glamour, Maxim, Ladies’ Home Journal, American Baby,
Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s Bazaar and The Miami Herald. Prior
to becoming a freelancer she worked as a correspondent for Reuters’
Miami bureau and as a staff writer covering real estate, business and
government for Daily Business Review.
- Tristram Korten is a freelance journalist who
covers regional conflicts and environmental issues throughout the
Caribbean Basin and Latin America. He also writes travel and adventure
stories. His work has appeared in such publications as The New York
Times, Details Magazine, Salon.com, The Miami Herald and Men’s Journal.
Previously he was a staff writer and columnist for the Miami New Times.
This important event will take place on Thursday, July 16
from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the main branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library
at 101 W. Flagler Street in downtown Miami. Parking is $5 including
validation. We’ve created directions you can download and print.
Please RSVP to Alana Roberts at 702-523-4111 or aroberts27@gmail.com by Wednesday, July 15.