Events
My new book, My So-Called Freelance Life: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire (Seal Press, October 2008), is here! And I’m introducing this puppy to the world. Care to join me?
- SEATTLE -
Mediabistro holiday party - December 2
When: 6 to 8 pm
What: Holiday party for freelance, staff, and laid off media professionals. mediabistro’s sponsoring. I’m playing hostess.
Where: Grey Gallery & Lounge, 1512 11th Avenue, Seattle
Cash bar: Happy hour prices till 7 pm
RSVP: Required. RSVP on mediabistro.com.
Book signings @ Urban Craft Uprising - December 6 & 7
When: Saturday signing 12 to 1 pm. Sunday signing 1 to 2 pm. Craft show open from 11 to 5 pm.
What: Fourth annual Urban Craft Uprising, a rocking indie craft show with 100+ vendors
Where: Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall
Info: Free admission. More scoop at Urban Craft Uprising.
Reading, Q&A and book signing - January 15
When: 7 pm
What: New year, new president, new job for you? Come ask me all your burning questions about freelancing.
Where: Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park (North Seattle)
- SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA -
Reading, Q&A and book signing - February 10
When: 7:30 pm
What: Go ahead — try to stump me. Bring your toughest questions on freelancing during a recession.
Where: Books Inc. in the Marina, 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
Info: Books Inc. or (415) 931-3633
Business tips for professional organizers - February 11
When: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
What: Seminar, Q&A, and networking for professional organizers
Where: The Doubletree Inn, 835 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, CA
Info: National Association of Professional Organizers, San Francisco Bay Area chapter
Registration: $20 members, $25 guests
Co-sponsor: Books Inc.
- ONLINE / VIRTUAL -
Freelancing teleseminar - January 21
When: Time pending
What: Lecture and Q&A for new and seasoned freelancers of all industries
Where: Your telephone
Sponsor: Downtown Women’s Club
Registration: Details to come
“Dealing with the Client from Hell” teleseminar - February 25
When: 7:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)
What: Lecture and Q&A for new and seasoned freelancers of all industries
Where: Your telephone
Sponsor: Freelancers Union
Registration: Details to come
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- PAST EVENTS (FALL 2008) -
Write on the Sound Conference - October 4
When: 9:15 am
What: “Pitching Nonfiction Articles that Sell” (conference registration required)
Where: 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
Info: Write on the Sound
Book launch party - October 16
When: 6 to 10 pm
Where: Office Nomads, 1617 Boylston Ave, Second Floor, Seattle [map]
Co-sponsors: University Book Store and Office Nomads
Reading, Q&A and book signing - October 25
When: 2 pm
Where: Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 South Main Street, Seattle
Co-sponsor: Hedgebrook
