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Maya Payne Smart to speak at SPJ
Convention
Freelance writer Maya Payne Smart will
speak to participants at the 2009 Society of Professional Journalists
Convention and National Journalism Conference at 10:45 a.m. on Aug. 28 at the
Westin Indianapolis.
Smart’s session “The Truth About Freelancing: How to Run a Profitable Writing
Business” will give participants a glimpse of the
diverse ways freelancers make a living from pitching articles and blogging for
dollars to writing books and selling information directly to consumers.
“Shifts within the news business are
prompting many journalists to strike out on their own as freelance writers,
bloggers and columnists—and it’s not a bad option,” Smart says. “Better work/life balance, higher pay
and greater fulfillment are all within reach for skilled journalists with the
knowledge and work ethic to pursue them.”
About
Maya Payne Smart
Maya Payne Smart is a freelance writer
who has written hundreds of articles for newspapers, magazines and websites.
Her 2009 clients include Black Enterprise, Black MBA, BusinessJournalism.org,
CNNMoney.com, Essence and Heart & Soul. She serves on the board of
governors of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and leads its
entrepreneurial journalism initiative. Smart has a bachelor’s degree from
Harvard University and a master’s degree from Northwestern University's Medill
School of Journalism.
About
SPJ
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit www.spj.org.
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