Are you passionate about writing and want to turn it into a career? Join writer and editor Lauren Bevilacqua to explore the intricacies of freelance writing.

Is it possible to do something you love – writing – and get paid for it? Freelance writing is one of the most popular career choices for writers who want to turn their passion into a profitable business. However, it can be challenging to navigate the world of freelance writing, especially if you're just starting out.

In this three-hour workshop, participants will explore ways to build a writing-based business, generate and assess ideas, and identify steps for building a professional identity as a writer. We'll explore different types of writing services, explore who hires writers, and discuss how to write for money without sacrificing your love of writing.

Whether you're considering writing as a full-time gig or just as a side hustle, this workshop is perfect for writers looking to start or expand their own writing business. Don't miss out on this opportunity to turn your passion into a profitable career!

Participants will gain:

• Ideas and tools to help work out what you could get paid to write
• Tips for building a professional identity as a writer
• Strategies for sourcing writing work
• Practical insights on creating a sustainable writing business
• Ways to keep writing fun (even when it’s work)

About Lauren Bevilacqua

Writing has been the common thread throughout Lauren Bevilacqua’s career, which spans in-house writing roles, multiple industries and over seven years running her own writing business. Lauren’s writing has helped people win awards and grants, communicate ideas, and tell stories. As well as writing for others, Lauren maintains her own creative writing practice. Current projects include her newsletters Five Fun Things and What Lauren Learnt Next.

Members $88 / Non-members $140

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Instructions will be emailed to you, please check your spam/junk folders. A recording will be available to registered participants for two weeks after the event.

—Not a Writers SA member? Members receive more than 30% off the full price of this workshop, you’ll also get a free 20 minute consult, expert advice about your career and your work, and join a community of like-minded creatives. Join now for as little as $60! 

—Writers SA members must be logged in to receive the member discount. If you would like to use a workshop credit to book in, please contact [email protected] at least five working days before the workshop commencement date. Our staff don’t work full time and we don’t want you to miss out!

—If you are a member of another state based writers centre, SCBWI SA or Editors SA, please contact [email protected] at least five working days before the program commencement date to get a code for the member price.