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Member Symposium

Writing: Beyond Publications

Freelancing as a science writer: What you need to know

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
10:05 AM – 10:20 AM MT
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Meeting Room 401-402
In-Person

    Presenting Author(s)

  • Gwen A. Pearson

    Education and Outreach Coordinator
    Purdue University
    West Lafayette, Indiana

What does it take to make it as a freelance writer? Gwen's been there, and here's her advice. She will cover:


  • Portfolio development and pitching

  • The truly awful self-employment tax in the USA

  • Low pay for writers in *traditional* print media

  • Better opportunities for new media (video scripts, online classes)

  • The challenges of Ghostwriting; pays better but someone else gets the credit for your work

  • Why, despite all that, it can be a lot of fun