Femme Freelance Fest Schedule
Friday, May 5:
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Topic: Alicia Calzada, Esp. goes over the eight things freelance journalists need to know about contracts and copyrights. For more information, visit her website or follow her on social media @aliciaphoto.
Speaker: Alicia Calzada, Esq.
Saturday, May 6:
Noon to 1 p.m. EST
Topic: Freelance journalist Christiana Lilly will tell you how to keep your editor happy — how to pitch effectively, what questions to ask, and how to maintain momentum for more assignments. See her work on her website or follow her on social media (Twitter @christianalilly, Instagram @cmeililly)
Speaker: Christiana Lilly
Saturday, May 13:
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Topic: Freelance journalist Ana Santos teaches you the essential finance basics for freelance success. She will save your bank account! For more information, check out her website or social media @Iamanasantos.
Speaker: Ana Santos
Friday, May 19:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST
Topic: Dr. Alice Driver goes over all the practicalities for freelancing internationally, including language proficiency, grants and editor relationships. You can see her work on her website or on Twitter/Instagram: @Driverwrites.
Speaker: Dr. Alice Driver
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST
Topic: Project Flow and Time Management
Speaker: Emily Clingman
Due to extenuating circumstances, we regret to inform that Emily Clingman is no longer able to present. Thank you for your understanding.
Saturday, May 20
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST
Topic: International journalist Mariko Lochridge goes over the best practices for organizing your hectic freelance life, including everything from weekly to annual plans of attack, as well as some helpful tips on keeping track of your finances. You can see her work on her website or contact her on social: @MarikoLochridge.
Speaker: Mariko Lochridge
Friday, May 26:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST
Topic:
Emmy-Award-winning documentarian and co-founder of Scale Storytelling Alex Lancial goes over what you need to know before you start your own business, as well as some of the best practices to keep when you do strike out on your own. Check out her work here and follow her on social: @Scalestories.
Speaker: Alex Lancial
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST
Topic: National Magazine Award winner and longtime New York Times contributor Caitlin Kelly goes over techniques and strategies for successful negotiating. Check out her work and follow her on social: @CaitlinKellyNYC.
Speaker: Caitlin Kelly