Working as a Writer: From Side-Passion to Professional Practice

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Workshop Fee: $215 Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 10 am—1:30 pm MT

Location: Online (Google Meet link sent upon registration)

Join award-winning author, publisher, and creative entrepreneur Alexis Marie Chute for a deep dive into essential strategies every writer needs to thrive in today’s literary landscape. Whether you’re crafting short-form articles or building toward your first (or fifth) book, this session will give you the tools and insights to build a sustainable, income-generating writing career—on your terms.

Schedule:

10 – 11:30 am (1.5 hours)

  • Short-form writing, articles, and pitching for publication
  • Long-form writing—from book concepts to publication and beyond
  • Publishing paths, including traditional, self, and hybrid models
  • Building and leveraging your writing portfolio to open new opportunities
  • Creative collaborations across genres, disciplines, and media

11:30 am-12 pm – Break for Lunch (30 min)

12 – 1:30 pm (1.5 hours)

  • Building your writer platform (website, social media, newsletters)
  • Managing your writing life with systems, automation & time management
  • Long-game career strategies—becoming your own creative boss
  • Financial planning and making money as a writer

This is your chance to invest in your creative future with practical, professional-level guidance tailored to writers who are serious about success.

Join us—and walk away empowered, organized, and ready to grow your writing into a thriving career.

Tickets:bit.ly/4dXMKq6