Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/03/2023
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Work for Hire: A Teacher’s Journey as a Freelance Writer
Webinar Intensive presented by author, Jennifer Prior
Whether your background is in education, healthcare, or engineering, there’s a world of freelance writing that needs good writers. In this presentation, Jennifer Prior shares her experience going from classroom teacher to freelance writer. She will share how to make contact with publishers, how to make yourself indispensable, and tips for managing a freelance writing business full-time.
The program will explore the following:
* Write what you know
* Getting started—making contacts
– How to contact publishers
* Never make the same mistake twice
* Make yourself indispensable
– Be willing to fill in when an author backs out– Always meet your deadlines (or be early)* Transition to full-time
– Managing money/taxes– how the market can affect your business* Keep your friends close and your editors closer (that’s a joke… sort of)
* Building relationships with editors over time
Key Take-Aways:
* Contact companies that produce books that interest you.
* Make yourself indispensable.
* Manage your money.
* Stay close to your editors.
AGENDA:
1:00 pm AZ time Introduction and Housekeeping
1:10 pm AZ time A Teacher’s Journey as a Freelance Writer by Jennifer Prior
2:10 pm AZ time 15-minute Q&A with all three presenters
2:25 pm AZ time Wrap-up by RA/ARA
2:30 pm AZ time End
THE COST:
Webinar Member Rate: $15.00
Webinar Non-member Rate: $25.00
THE PRESENTER:
Jennifer Prior was a classroom teacher for 12 years and has worked as a professor for Northern Arizona University since 2002. She specializes in early childhood and literacy. Jennifer has worked as a freelance author and editor for 25+ years and is the author of over 100 teacher resource publications and nonfiction children’s books.
CC PAYMENT NOTE: When you click on the ticket and select “continue,” the Payment Window will open. To pay by Credit Card. Select “Pay with PayPal” and click on continue, which will take you to the PayPal site, where you may pay with a credit card without having a PayPal account.
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS ONLY: If our payment system is not processing your credit card or PayPal payment, email arizona-ra@scbwi.org to request an alternate method of payment. Please include your name and address in your request. The region will respond as quickly as possible. Please be patient and allow for time zone variations.
ZOOM System:
-Here’s what you need to know about registering for the webinar.
-Register via this page.
-Receive email confirmation with Zoom registration link prior to the Webinar.
-Receive reminder email 1 day before Webinar.
-Sign on live.
You will need to click on the link for the session at its start time, and you’ll be in a virtual waiting room until the session begins. You will be muted upon entry, and then we will ask you to turn off your video as well (or we can turn it off for you).
-
Making sure you have the latest version of Zoom on your device will be helpful if you are using the Zoom app to login. In the Zoom app, click on your profile photo and select “Check for Updates” from the drop-down menu to do so. You do not need to have a Zoom account to join the sessions.
-
Please make sure your name on your Zoom screen is the name you registered with. Here is how to do so during a session: https://teaching.nmc.edu/knowledgebase/changing-your-name-in-a-zoom-meeting/#:~:text=To%20change%20your%20name%20after,and%20click%20on%20%E2%80%9COK%E2%80%9D
PLEASE NOTE: For safety reasons, you will not be admitted unless the name you are registered with matches the name on the Zoom account you are using.
If you miss the live webinar, no worries, you will receive a link to the video replay within approximately 72 hours afterward.
Terms and Conditions:
“By signing up for this event, the registrant acknowledges that audio taping, videotaping and/or transmitting or aiding in any of the foregoing of any part of the conference (including, but not limited to, presentations, individual sessions, and networking events) is prohibited. Additionally, the material in all handouts and presentations is copyrighted and may not be reprinted, blogged, written, orally transmitted, and/or reproduced without written permission of the copyright holder.”
Note: Photos at SCBWI AZ events may be used for publicity events.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT REGISTRATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: Arizona-RA@SCBWI.org
*PAID REGISTRATION is required for this program.
*Must be at least 18 years of age to attend SCBWI AZ events.
*SCBWI Members MUST log in to receive member pricing.
*There are no partial refunds for failure to log in.
*Substitutions for workshop attendance should be made 48 hours prior to the event. Regional Advisor must be notified in writing at arizona-ra@scbwi.org
*Refunds (Tuition Only):
*Before May 26, 2023, subject to a $5.00 handling fee.
*No refunds after May 26, 2023.
*REGISTRATION CLOSES at 4:00 pm June 2, 2023.
*No credits will be issued.
*We are not responsible for any technical difficulties that may arise during registration.
Attention Bloggers! — If you plan to share your experiences from the conference, please note our Blogging & Recording Policy.
By signing up for this event, the registrant acknowledges that audio taping, videotaping and/or transmitting or aiding in any of the foregoing of any part of the webinar is prohibited. Additionally, the material in all handouts and presentations is copyrighted and may not be reprinted, blogged, written, orally transmitted, and/or reproduced without written permission of the copyright holder.
Member Login
Are you a member of SCBWI?
Did you know that SCBWI members always receive a discount on events?
Whether Regional events or the International Conference, all members receive a discount.
Are you a member of SCBWI?
If so, please log in before continuing with your event registration.
If not, please consider becoming a member. Click here to learn about membership benefits.
Thank you,
SCBWI
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| First Name | {{dbem_first_name}} |
| Last Name | {{dbem_last_name}} |
| Member Pronoun | {{dbem_member_pronoun}} |
| Badge First Name | {{dbem_badge_fname}} |
| Badge Middle Name | {{dbem_badge_middle_name}} |
| Badge Last Name | {{dbem_badge_lname}} |
| Address | {{dbem_address}} |
| Address 2 | {{dbem_address_2}} |
| City | {{dbem_city}} |
| State / Province / UK County | {{dbem_state}} |
| Zip/Post Code | {{dbem_zip}} |
| Country | {{dbem_country}} |
| Occupation | {{dbem_occupation}} |
| Phone | {{dbem_phone}} |
| {{user_email}} | |
| Website | {{user_url}} |
| Attendance Information | |
|---|---|
| {{ticket_name}} | {{{ticket_price}}} |
| {{coupon}} | {{coupon_amount}} |
{{{workshops_options}}}
- Total: {{total_amount}}