Chase Your Dreams as a Writer: Bridging the Gap Between Hobby and Professional Writing

Ready to Turn Your Writing Hobby into a Career?

Are you a creative writer dreaming of becoming a professional writer? Do you find the path from hobbyist to published author daunting? This course, "Chase Your Dreams as a Writer: Bridging the Gap Between Hobby and Professional Writing," demystifies the process and shows you it’s more achievable than you might think! We'll guide you through practical steps to transform your passion into a viable writing career.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Workspace Setup: Create an inspiring and productive writing environment.
• Mindset for Confidence: Develop the self-belief needed to pursue your writing goals.
• Goal Setting & Definition: Learn to identify and define clear, achievable writing goals.
• Online Portfolio Creation: Build a compelling online portfolio to showcase your work. Includes template examples!
• Literary Submission Strategies: Master the process of submitting your work to literary magazines and journals.
• Preparing for Agent Submissions: Learn how to prepare your manuscript for submission to literary agents. Includes a submission template!
• Navigating Rejection: Understand and accept rejection as a normal part of the publishing process. Includes a template for agent submissions!

Why Take This Class?

This course is designed for writers ready to take the next step. We'll break down the journey from hobby writing to a professional career, helping you define the necessary steps to achieve your goals. Gain valuable industry insight and practical strategies to successfully publish your writing.

Who is this course for?

This class is perfect for creative writers of all backgrounds and experience levels who are interested in exploring professional writing opportunities and potentially turning their hobby into a career. We focus on what to do with your existing writing, assuming you already have a body of work. We'll delve into the practical aspects of getting your work out there, rather than focusing on the creative process itself.