Freelance Class

How to become a
Ideate, pitch & publish

A 2 Week Experiential Course

With Michelle D’costa

Do you want to kickstart your freelancing career?

Become a fulltime freelance writer or figure out a way to balance your dayjob along with building a strong freelance portfolio. Gain an understanding of how to pitch your best ideas to top publications with accomplished writer Michelle D’costa. This two- week course will help you get insights into the content industry, and build your confidence as a content writer. You will understand how to find your voice, network with clients and pitch to publications. Sign up today to figure out how to earn from your writing!

DURATION : 8 hours

DATES : 22nd 23rd Apr and 29th April, 2023

AGE LIMIT : 16 and above

TAKEAWAYS
  • The basics of content writing
  • How to build your portfolio across genres
  • How to find publications and pitch
  • How to earn from your writing
  • Get feedback on your freelance pitches

Highlights

Freelancing Insights

  • Learn about top publications and how to pitch to them
  • Know how to manage your money
  • Build your portfolio and become a successful freelancer

Hear from experts

  • Successful freelancers will share their tips and tricks with you
  • Get all your doubts answered in our special guest Q and A sessions

Personalised feedback

  • Pick a niche
  • Write a strong pitch
  • Get real time feedback on your pitch

Wondering if this course is for you?

Drop a query and we will get in touch to answer all your questions.

One Course, three outcomes

BECOME AN EDITOR

Learn how to edit your own work or supplement your income by becoming a freelance editor. In addition to editing skills and techniques, you can learn how to build an editing portfolio and how to establish relationships with writers and publishers.

Start your freelancing
CAREER

Do you want to build a career around books? Learn about publishing houses and literary agents and the role they play in the creation of books. This could be the first step in your literary career!

GET PUBLISHED!

Are you a writer trying to get your book published? Polish your book with our editing techniques and get insider knowledge of the publishing industry. Perfect your book proposal and learn the tricks and tips to getting published!

Schedule

22nd April, 2023
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm :
Basics of content writing
23rd April, 2023
Sunday
11 am - 1 pm :
Build a portfolio across different genres
29th April, 2023
Saturday

11 am - 1 pm :
Learn to pitch the right avenues that pay and manage your money

4 pm - 6 pm :
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session

22nd April, 2023
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm :
Basics of content writing

23rd April, 2023
Sunday
11 am - 1 pm : Build a portfolio across different genres

29th April, 2023
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm : Learn to pitch the right avenues that pay and manage your money
4 pm - 6 pm :
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session

More than just a course

Limited seats available!

About the instructors

Michelle D’Costa

Head – Learning and Communities

Michelle has over ten years of experience in the literary industry. She is an accomplished freelance writer, who has been published in over 70 publications including Litro, The Madras Courier, Economic & Political Weekly among others. Her critically acclaimed chapbook, Gulf, was published in 2021. She is Bound’s most sought-after mentor and instructor, having successfully curated, conducted, and facilitated classes for brands and writers based on her previous experience in HR. She is an alumna of the Seagull School of Publishing, Kolkata.

Their Work at Bound
 

Bound provides a variety of services that help writers develop their skills and get their work ready for publishing. Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya Javalgekar offer manuscript and proposal edits and guide writers in developing their stories. Tara has edited many acclaimed books, including Three Impossible Wishes by Anmol Malik and Essential Items by Udayan Mukherjee.

What our clients have to say

Frequently Asked Questions

We have an age limit of 16 and above for most classes. But we also conduct a variety of children’s classes over the years. If we don’t have an upcoming class, we can provide a one-on-one mentorship. Read more here.
Unfortunately, we don’t offer refunds. But we can offer you a seat in another class for the same price or upgrade you to one of our mentorship programs with additional payment
If you have an interesting class designed that would add value to Bound’s classes and creative communities, share your ideas and your profile with us at [email protected]. We are always interested in collaborating with new instructors.
If you have an interesting class designed that would add value to Bound’s classes and creative communities, share your ideas and your profile with us at [email protected]. We are always interested in collaborating with new instructors.

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