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Working as a Writer: From Side-Passion to Professional Practice

Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00am to 1:30pm

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July
12

Workshop on writing & publishing—learn to craft articles, books & a sustainable, income-generating writing career.

Join award-winning author, publisher, and creative entrepreneur Alexis Marie Chute for a deep dive into essential strategies every writer needs to thrive in today’s literary landscape. Whether you’re crafting short-form articles or building toward your first (or fifth) book, this session will give you the tools and insights to build a sustainable, income-generating writing career—on your terms.

Schedule:

10–11:30am (1.5 hours)

  • Short-form writing, articles, and pitching for publication
  • Long-form writing—from book concepts to publication and beyond
  • Publishing paths, including traditional, self, and hybrid models
  • Building and leveraging your writing portfolio to open new opportunities
  • Creative collaborations across genres, disciplines, and media

11:30am-12noon – Break for Lunch (30 min)

12noon – 1:30pm (1.5 hours)

  • Building your writer platform (website, social media, newsletters)
  • Managing your writing life with systems, automation & time management
  • Long-game career strategies—becoming your own creative boss
  • Financial planning and making money as a writer

This is your chance to invest in your creative future with practical, professional-level guidance tailored to writers who are serious about success.

Join us—and walk away empowered, organized, and ready to grow your writing into a thriving career.


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