Conference for freelancers

[Ruth E. Thaler-Carter]

Hi, all. "Be a Better Freelancer-Marketing Magic and More for Your Business," the eighth annual Communication Central conference for freelance writers, editors, proofreaders, indexers, etc., is open for registration. This year's conference will be held September 27-28, with an Editorial Bootcamp on September 29, in Rochester, NY. Full details are at:
http://www.communication-central.com/2013/events/2013-conference/

Speakers and topics include:
The Benefits of Branding
Chuck Ingersoll on ways to create and promote your brand in the marketplace, and how it can translate into business

Social Media vs. Socializing – Benefiting from Being Online
Erin Brenner and Janice Campbell on using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, websites, blogs, promotional sites and other resources to expand and enhance a freelance business

Unleashing Your Inner Creative
Ellen Koronet with lively insights and exercises that will ramp up your creativity

Finding and Working with Foreign Clients
Geoff Hart with tips on what it takes to find and work successfully (and profitably) with clients from other countries

(Self-) Publishing from Both Sides Now
Ally E. Machate on self-publishing opportunities for both editors and writers – how to self-publish, and how to find and work with clients in the self-publishing world

Adapting to Acrobat
Laura Poole and Ruth E. Thaler-Carter on responding to clients who provide PDFs for editing and proofreading

Go Wild with Macro Magic
Jack Lyon on creating and using macros for greater editing efficiency and effectiveness

Twigging the Secrets of Business Success
Yvonne DiVita with tips on how success can breed success as a writer, blogger, editor, publisher, etc.

Finding the Middle Way: Juggling Work and Family
Laura Poole on how to make time for yourself, your spouse or partner, your kids — and your communications business

The Business of Freelancing, Parts 1 and 2
Rich Adin, “An American Editor,” with in-depth insights into making money as an editor, getting good rates, working more efficiently,
competing globally, and much more

For more details and registration, go to:
http://www.communication-central.com/2013/events/2013-conference/

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Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, Freelance Writer/Editor
"I can write about anything!"TM
Ru...@writerruth.com * www.writerruth.com * Twitter: @WriterRuth
Author/Publisher, "Get Paid to Write! Getting Started as a Freelance Writer"

Owner, Communication Central * www.communication-central.com
2013 conference: September 27-28, Rochester, NY