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MARCH 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW – Show Me the Money! Writing as a Career

MARCH 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW – Show Me the Money!

Writing a book is a slow process and may not bring you the Stephen King wealth you’ve been hoping for. What are some other ways you can make your writing skills pay your bills? Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or a career in communications, our experts will help you explore options for speaking engagements, freelancing, blog posts, teaching, and more.

Speakers: Paul Brockwell, Gabrielle Jones, Sharvette Mitchell

Moderator: Phil Hilliker

Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time

Location: Online, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform

Price: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)

 

Registration closes on March 30; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show.

All participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members, Writing Show members, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes. 

Writing Show Memberships are Available. Details HERE.

 

SPEAKERS

Paul Brockwell

PAUL BROCKWELL JR. is a marketing communications manager for the MCV Foundation, which supports VCU’s MCV Campus units through endowed funds that fuel patient care, research and health sciences education. Prior to this role, he was senior communications strategy specialist with the State Corporation Commission in Richmond, Va., an independent state agency that sounds a little like a spy front at first read. Prior to rejoining state service, he was a writer/editor turned digital content strategist at University of Richmond for nearly six years. While in Spider territory, he chaired the university’s staff advisory council and led an overhaul of its representative model to make it more inclusive of all staff across the university. In 2007, Brockwell received his B.A. in religious studies with a minor in Middle Eastern studies from William & Mary. In 2010, he earned his M.A. in magazine, newspaper, and online journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School at Syracuse University. In his down time, he watches (and overanalyzes) way too much TV and wanders Richmond in search of great food, beer, coffee, and dessert.

Facebook: @cpaulbrockwell   Twitter: @rvapaul   Instagram: @rvapaul

 

 

Gabrielle Jones

GABRIELLE JONES has a passion for serving diverse audiences. She is the Digital News Editor at KERA in Dallas, Texas. Previously she worked at Richmond, Virginia’s PBS and NPR affiliate, VPM. Jones joined VPM in 2015 and worked in a variety of roles in the fundraising, digital and news departments. Gabrielle completed her undergraduate work in English  and Mass Communications at North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C., where she finished her bachelor’s degree in just three years. She earned her master’s degree in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University. Jones is a member of the board of directors of the Public Media Journalists association. Her awards include two 2020 Regional Murrow Awards for overall Excellence and multimedia vith VPM. Gabrielle specializes in helping teams craft and implement digital content and engagement strategies.

Twitter: @GabrielleNjones   Work Website: KERAnews.org   Portfolio: gabriellejonesonline.com

 

 

Sharvette Mitchell

SHARVETTE MITCHELL works with entrepreneurs to enable them to build their online platform so that they generate more revenue with an amazing personal brand. She does this in a couple of ways by focusing on visibility and marketing with one on one consulting, group coaching programs, speaking, and conferences. She is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. For over 13 years she has hosted a weekly internet talk radio show  – The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show. Sharvette has been seen on CBS 6, The CW Network and featured in publications such as Huffington Post.  She is the visionary author of the book collaboration, PROPEL – The Essential Handbook for Emerging Women in Business & Leadership and the book collaboration, POUR, The Secret Effects of Serving and Giving in Business & Leadership. Find out more at www.SharvetteMitchell.com.

Website: mitchell-productions.com  Facebook: @mitchellproductions Twitter: @sharvette  Instagram: @sharvettem

MODERATOR

Phil Hilliker

PHILLIP HILLIKER has been a freelance illustrator for nearly 20 years. While the bulk of his output has been in the role-playing game industry, his focus for the past few years has been shifting toward writing for kids, including middle-grade novels and picture books. He currently works as a script writer and was formerly the membership coordinator for James River Writers. Phil teaches at both Visual Arts Center of Richmond and Richmond Young Writers.

Website: philhilliker.com  Twitter: @philhilliker  Instagram: @philhilliker

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