IIJ Business of Freelancing Course

This eight-week live online course provides a comprehensive foundation in the business of freelance journalism. Each session combines real-world strategy with personalized guidance, covering topics such as rate setting, time and income management, client relationships, and long-term planning. This course is designed will meet you where you are, whether you are just starting out or are a longtime freelancer ready to level up your systems.

Participants receive feedback between sessions and a toolkit of resources to support your business goals long after the course ends. With insights from two accomplished journalists who built successful independent careers, learn to work with intention and avoid burnout.

$199 for 8 Weeks of Personalized Support!

This is one of the most affordable and high-impact freelance courses available today.

Seats are limited! Enrollment is capped at just 30 participants to ensure you receive individual attention throughout the program.

Sign up now for:

• Eight one-hour classes every Thursday at 3 PM ET starting October 1 to November 19.

• Assignments that build crucial business skills and personalized feedback

• A full toolkit of worksheets, templates, and resources you can rely on for years to come

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The Institute for Independent Journalists is an education, professional development, and mutual support organization for independent journalists, focusing on Black, Indigenous and people of color. Our mission is financial and emotional sustainability for independent journalists of color, through community learning, innovation and advocacy.