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Program
Sunday, 29th April
Tamar Valley Taster
Networking Drinks
Enjoy a tasting session of wines and sparklings with Fran Austin, award-winning winemaker from Delamere Vineyards.
Monday, 30th April
Women in Media Launch
Tracey Spicer
Award winning journalist Tracey Spicer will officially launch the Women in Media Tasmania Branch
Keynote
Ginger Gorman
Freelance journalist Ginger Gorman discusses her career as a freelance journalist
In Conversation with Tracey Spicer
Behind Australia's #MeToo
Collaborating with other journalists on a major investigative project, and a powerful social media campaign, helped Tracey Spicer bring the #TimesUp movement to Australia.
Panel Discussion
Trolls and Digital Security
How to protect yourself from trolls, bullies, cybershames and cyberstalkers: Ginger Gorman & Tracey Spicer
Workshop
Podcasting
The Bearded Geeks take you behind the scenes of their aptly named podcast.
Workshop
From Excel to Excellence
Learn about the benefits of using a cloud solution, how to evaluate which accounting software is best for you, and the easiest way to get up and running.
In Conversation
The Bigger Picture
Illustrators Bobby Baxter, Patrick Brown and Brent Jago discuss how they turned their fan art into a professional career.
MEAA Business Skills Primer
What are you worth?
Katelin will take you through the basics of negotiating payment rates and contracts. Plus advice on ABNs, fees and tax
Workshop
The Studio in your Pocket
Simple video editing: Shoot and edit video on your phone with Premiere Clip.
Workshop (2 hours)
Finding your voice
A powerful and consistent voice can be a subliminal force that literally drives a story. In this workshop you will explore writing exercises to form a voice that compels you to listen.
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Lessons from a freelancers year
Lindy Alexander
Lindy Alexander shares the biggest things she learned about making the move to freelance, pitching to editors, running a small business, making a living and making your own luck.
Network Dinner
Jump on the Matthew Brady Boat Ride and discover Tasmania's bushranging history
Enjoy an entertaining network dinner with comedian Rachel Berger
Tuesday, 1st May
Breakfast Panel
The future of work
What does the future of work look like and how do we meet the challenges ahead? Dr Marcus Bowles, Genevieve Cother, Ryan and Lincoln Trainor
Keynote
Nina Hendy
The Freelance Collective
Nina Hendy shares the story of the origins of the Freelance Collective. Hear about how to maximinse remote networks and your earning points.
In Conversation
Trade your office for Bali
Have laptop, will travel. Hear from two brothers who've made the digital nomad life work for them.
Panel
Media Training 101
Ginger Gorman and Sue White demonstrate some tips and tricks from their Media Bootcamp workshops.
Workshop (2 hours)
The jokes on you
Even if you have no interest in your local open mic night, knowing the structures and rhythms of comedy can be great for your storytelling skills.
Panel
Books & Publishing
How to manage a major writing project including marketing and promotion, running a crowd funding campaign, building online networks, how to self-publish. Chris Gallagher, Anna Dusk & Johanna Baker-Dowedell
Workshop
Podcasting
The Bearded Geeks return on demand to once again demonstrate how to make a podcast, equipment required and building an audience.
Panel
Gathering, Creating and running events and why they're great business
Establishing an event, finding sponsorship, scheduling, organising speakers and promoting and marketing. Ryan Limb, Liz Frankham, Chris Gallagher & Anna Magnus (moderator)
Workshop
Reporting Islam
The award-winning Reporting Islam project is developing resources to help journalists when they are reporting stories on the Muslim community.
Workshop
How to get started as a travel writer
Sue White shares her advice on how to interest an editor in a travel story, tips for making the most of trips, and the realities of life on the road.
Wrap Up
Where to from here?
General discussion and Q&A open to the audience. Farewells and future networking event.