NextSpace Coworking + Innovation | The (r)evolution of Work

You have so many stories inside of you, and you are burning to tell them. But how do you get from inspiration to publication? In this two-day class, veteran journalist Taffy Brodesser-Akner will take you through the paces of the freelance life. You’ll learn how to pitch to editors, keep your pile of ideas fresh, and work with your sources. In the first session, Taffy will cover the mechanics of being a professional freelancer: how much to charge, time management, where to pitch your ideas, and how to avoid the rookie mistakes. The second class will be devoted to workshopping at least one of your ideas, discussing which publications to target and how to approach them. By the end of the class, you’ll have everything you need to set up a writing practice focused entirely on freelancing writing. It won’t be long before you’re sipping a cup of hot coffee and typing up your next great article for the New York Times. You can see fourteen essays by Taffy’s students here (Beauty Bean, Boston Globe, Dad’s Divorce, LA Times, Salon #1, Salon #2, Salon #3, Salon #4, Salon #5, Salon #6, Salon #7, Salon #8, Spirit Magazine, Xojane)–with Taffy’s help, they got published and paid for their work!
 
About Taffy Brodesser-Akner:
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a writer whose personal essays and reported personal essays have been published in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Self, Salon, The Daily Beast, American Baby, Babble, Tablet, amongst other publications. Prior to becoming a full-time journalist, she began and ran Media Bistro’s education program from its beginning until 2006. She holds a Bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from NYU (Tisch School of the Arts) where she concentrated in screenwriting.
 
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About Writing Pad:
Writing Pad is a Los Angeles based school that offers writing classes and retreats in genres ranging from fiction to screenwriting to blog writing. Our classes combine top notch instruction with in-class improvisational writing exercises and tasty snacks in an intimate, laid-back environment. Writing Pad has been profiled in Daily Candy, KNBC’s “Your LA” show, LA Weekly, and on NPR and has been in operation for over six years.
 
About NextSpace Labs:
The classroom of the future is here. “NextSpace Labs” are short, affordable courses on a wide range of topics for the entrepreneur, freelancer and small business owner. Expand your knowledge and polish your skills right here in our inspiring coworking space. You can come early or stay late to work alongside some of today’s most innovative professionals.