Make Money Freelancing Johannesburg 17 November

By The Writing Room http://www.thewritingroom.co.za/

Fri Nov 17, 09:00 - Fri Nov 17, 13:00

City Lodge Hotel

ABOUT

Is this workshop full? I have two dates in 2018 that are now open for bookings in Johannesburg 
 
MAKE MONEY FREELANCING JOBURG FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2018 - BOOK HERE
 
 
Do you want to write for magazines? Want to improve your website or social media content?
You may want to write for glossy magazines, blogs, trade magazines or e-zines. You may want to improve your own business content to increase engagement.
    This fast-paced morning workshop will equip you with the tools to structure and write an engaging read.
    • Would you love new skills that will last a lifetime? 
    • Want to change careers and become a writer?
    • Like the idea of being paid for your words?
    WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
    • Entrepreneurs who drive their own content 
    • Content writers in print or digital
    • Junior reporters or working journalists.
    • Total novices who want to start a career in freelance writing (no experience required!)
    This course is suitable for writers with no experience in journalism as well as to upskill working blogger and content writers.

    YOU WILL LEARN
    •    what editors and writers look for in a story
    •    how to structure and write a good story
    •    what is a story hook??
    •    the basics of journalism 
    •    how to write for specific audience
    •     writing headlines that sell or create clicks
    •    how to write travel writing, op-eds, blogs how-to stories, features and compiled stories
    •    how to pitch to an editor
    •    what you will get paid

    Like all our courses we are not just going to teach how to do it, we are going to show you how to do it yourself. During the morning you will be writing, coming up with ideas and improving your basic journalism skills. You can also use these techniques to promote yourself and/or your company.

    YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

    •    A list of 10 stories ideas to write and pitch
    •    An understanding of what makes a good story
    •    Experience in writing a number of articles in various formats. 


    "The Make Money Freelancing Workshop was a really interesting insight into how the industry works and offered some useful tips. I feel more confident about my own blog now that I have attended this workshop and can't wait to get started"  - Deirdre Johnson 

    'My second "course" with Sarah. Enjoyed the insight and as always the interesting people. If you are serious about writing I encourage you to attend one of Sarah's sessions' - Louise Cooke

    "Wow this was fantastic. In four hours I cracked out a number of amazing story ideas. This felt like a year's journalism class in a short morning. I would love a repeat please' - Gary Lundy 

    "I sent my marketing team on this workshop and the change is remarkable and our conversion rate is higher. This is fundamental to understanding what a reader wants." - Stephanie Kundera 
     
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    Find all the event details and more courses at www.thewritingroom.co.za

     

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    Make Money Freelancing Johannesburg 17 November
    City Lodge Hotel
    Katherine St, Sandton, South Africa
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