How to Find and Work with Freelancers
WITH Emily E K MurdochRegistration ends September 25, 2025!
Class Description
We are writers and that means that our creativity often interactions with the creativity of others. Cover designers, blurb writers, ad managers, newsletter set ups, photographers, cover models, translators, editors, proofreaders…there is a lot that goes into creating a book.
Whether you are aiming to be traditionally published, or will be self-publishing your books, or both (!), it is highly likely that you will work with a freelancer.
If you’ve ever wondered:
- What is freelancer best practice?
- How can I find a freelancer?
- Should I sign a contract without a lawyer looking at it?
- What happens if I disagree with a freelancer’s delivery?
Then this is the course for you.
Over two weeks, USA Today Bestselling Author Emily E K Murdoch will take you through this informative course designed specifically to support authors when navigating working with freelances. This course is designed to be as accessible and intersectional as possible.
She will take you through:
Lesson 1: Freelancer basics: who, what, how
Lesson 2: Contracts and briefs
Lesson 3: Financing good practice
Lesson 4: Communication and disagreement
Lesson 5: Common mistakes and their solutions
BONUS: Live Q&A with Emily (questions can be submitted in advance, and the recording will be made available for those unable to attend live).
BONUS: Students will gain a 25% coupon at the end of the course for those who want to take Emily’s full, ‘You Can Write More Words’, video-based course.
About the Instructor
A full-time career novelist, Emily is a USAToday® Bestselling Author with almost 100 books published. She has spoken at the Historical Novel Society Conference 2021 and the Writing Gals Conference October 2022. A triple RONE Award runner up, she has worked for a number of historical organizations, including the National Trust here in England, and has a passion for history and storytelling. In her past life she was the Chief Brand Officer of a healthtech company, but found writing success early and ‘retired’ at thirty. When not writing, Emily is a member of the London Authors’ Club, obsessing over people who haven’t had their story told, and attempting not to buy another sword.
Visit the instructor’s website at www.emilyekmurdoch.com and https://love-writing-start-authoring.teachable.com/p/you-can-write-more-words.
Class Delivery
Class Format
2-WEEK COURSE
Written Lectures: 5 lectures, available as a downloadable PDF
Video Lectures: there will be a Q&A session at the end of the course
Other Videos: other people’s videos may be recommended, but will not be required ‘reading’
Pictures: screenshots of Emily’s writing process
Writing Exercises: 2+ with every written lecture
Class Fees
$20 for RFW members
$35 for non-members
Registration ends September 25, 2025!
Scholarships are available for members