
How to become a freelancer:
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!
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

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
Saturday
Basics of content writing
Sunday
Build a portfolio across different genres
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm :
Learn to pitch the right avenues that pay and manage your money
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session
Saturday
Basics of content writing
Sunday
Build a portfolio across different genres
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm :
Learn to pitch the right avenues that pay and manage your money
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session
Saturday
Basics of content writing
Sunday
Build a portfolio across different genres
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm :
Learn to pitch the right avenues that pay and manage your money
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session
Saturday
Basics of content writing
Sunday
Build a portfolio across different genres
Saturday
11 am - 1 pm :
Learn to pitch the right avenues that pay and manage your money
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session

Saturday
Basics of content writing

Sunday

Saturday
Q and A Session with successful freelancers- Guest session
More than just a course
- 8 hours of teaching time with freelancing experts
- Valuable skills that you can incorporate in your own career
- List of publications you can pitch to
- A certificate to show your freelancing skills
- Personalized feedback on pitches
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.
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