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

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.

Workshop Fee: $215 (Enter discount code ​“Write” to receive $50 off the price of the workshop fee)

Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 10:00am — 1:30pm MT

Location: Online (Google Meet link sent upon registration)