Freelance Writing

For Teachers

June 23 and 30

7 p.m. EDT on Zoom

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Transform your expertise into published writing that pays

When the last grade has been filed and chairs stacked in the empty classroom, it’s time to let out a collective exhale, and do something for yourself. 

If you’ve ever dreamed of using your way with words to start a flexible side business, you might be closer than you think. The ability to write freelance for paying publications, gives you the opportunity to build a flexible income stream guided by your own intellectual curiosity. 

More than that, your voice is needed now more than ever.


The truth is that as a teacher, many of the skills and expertise that you already possess are highly valuable to editors and translate easily into writing for publication. 

Freelance Writing for Teachers is designed to help you do just that. You’ll learn from both sides of the publication process, guided by a former-teacher-turned-freelance journalist and a seasoned commissioning editor with experience in newspaper, magazine, and book publishing. 


Investment: $49 

Includes: 

  • 90-minute Masterclass 

  • Downloadable brainstorming booklet to spark ideas between sessions 

  • 90-minute pitching workshop and Q&A with an editor


How it works:

June 23 7 p.m. EDT (Zoom) Session 1: In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to position yourself and your experience to editors, create and hone article ideas, craft a pitch that sells, and more. 

Session 1 will be recorded and sent to registrants who can’t make it live. 

June 30 7 p.m. EDT (Zoom) Session 2: Bring your questions and your pitch drafts to gain valuable feedback, as well as valuable industry insights from an editor. 


Note: All are welcome. Former teachers, substitute teachers, not-a-teacher-just-want-to-learn-about-writing…join us!

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Meet Your Hosts

Erin Jones

Erin Jones taught English and humanities for nearly a decade before going freelance full time. Now an award-winning arts and culture journalist, she has published over 150 articles, and also works with clients on developing memoirs and book proposals. She sings in two choirs and enjoys composing music, running, and traveling.

Follow on Instagram and Substack @ErinJonesWriter

Lauren LaRocca

Lauren LaRocca is an arts and culture editor, writer, and folk herbalist who spent most of her life in the Appalachian region, a few solo years in the desert, and now splits her time between Frederick and Pittsburgh (with some nomadic living sprinkled in). She creates books, zines, short films, songs, herbal formulas, and other medicinal things.

Follow on Instagram and Substack @Karmarocca

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No! While we will incorporate skills and experiences specific to teachers, all writers and aspiring writers can learn from the skills and experience in the masterclass or the feedback offered in the workshop.

  • Session one will be recorded and sent to all registrants following the first session. Session two will be available by request.

  • You will be sent a Zoom link upon registration and a reminder the day of each workshop.

  • Refund requests received at least 72 hours before the first live session will receive a full refund.

    Refund requests made within 72 hours of the first live session are not eligible for a refund.

  • This course is designed to give writers of all experience levels the tools to showcase your expertise, even if you don’t have any bylines yet.