Intro to Freelance Journalism in Downtown Pittsboro on Feb. 28

Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 15:59:16 -0500
From: Tara Lynne Groth
Subject: Intro to Freelance Journalism in Downtown Pittsboro 2/28

Write For Magazines: Query Writing & Critique

This is an introduction to freelance journalism. Learn how to pitch editors, craft a query letter, and earn money writing. You will leave this class with three query letters of your own and markets so that you can actively start pitching articles right away. You will also take home a half dozen successful query letters that secured publication in national and local markets such as GO (AirTran Airways’ in-flight magazine), Blue Ridge Outdoors and The Chapel Hill News. Students invited to submit a query letter in advance and receive a critiqued copy at class. Seating is highly limited and advanced registration required.

Class fee $57. Register: http://www.taralynnegroth.com/writing-classes.html

Instructed by Pittsboro Freelance Writer Tara Lynne Groth Tara Lynne is the founder of Triangle Writers and is a full-time freelance writer and journalist. Her features have surfaced in markets such as Draft, GRIT, Deep South Magazine and more. www.taralynnegroth.com

Event held at the Chatham Business Services Center, conveniently located downtown in the shadow of the historic Pittsboro Courthouse.

Saturday, February 28th
10:30AM-1PM
Chatham Business Services Center
20 Sanford Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312