Identifying and Pitching Stories for Aspiring Freelancers
Photo by E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.
Gain the confidence to become a freelancer and learn about basic tools that can help you succeed once you decide to take the plunge. We’ll discuss how to write and pitch stories, as well as tips for finding well-paying jobs.
This class will be interactive, so come ready to share your goals, questions, fears, and enthusiasm! Please bring a laptop if possible.
If there is enough interest, the instructor would be happy to host a follow-up class. If you attend and are interested, let Mollie and your KCDC faciltator know at the class.
This class is presented in partnership with DC Public Library.
Location
Southeast Neighborhood Library
403 Seventh St. SE
Washington,
DC
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Across the street from the Eastern Market Metro
Past event
Instructor
Mollie Bloudoff-Indelicato is a freelance science/health/environment journalist in Washington, D.C. who speaks Spanish conversationally. Formerly a senior editor at Everyday Health, she’s also reported for outlets such as NPR, Reuters, National Geographic, Smithsonian Magazine, and The New York Times. This year, she accomplished her life goal of reporting from all seven continents.