Author: Micky Harris

Grow your business via email marketing – 25 Aug 2020, 10.30-4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Time: 10.30am – 4.15pm
Online: via Zoom

In this workshop you’ll learn how to get your name out to your audiences and keep that relationship going through using MailChimp for emails, newsletters and mailing lists.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

You’ll learn techniques to help grow your business including what to do before you start to use MailChimp, how to use it efficiently and effectively, how to keep your audience’s attention and how to build mailing lists in these days of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Helping you to market your work, you’ll learn how to make this tool a significant benefit to your creative freelance business without it taking up too much time. It includes:

  • How to find your audience and build up a mailing list
  • How to comply with the GDPR regulations for new audiences and existing ones
  • How to plan a schedule that means you can produce targetted newsletters quickly and regularly
  • How you manage lists in MailChimp
  • What audiences see first and how to make that compelling
  • Designing a newsletter
  • Handling graphics and images, especially if you’re not a designer
  • How to get readers to share your newsletter.

We’ll also cover how the free and paid versions of MailChimp work. You may not need to pay but you do need to know when it’s worth paying and when you have to.

Who should attend

Freelances who need to get their work and services known to more people - so really that’s everyone. You don’t need to have already signed up to MailChimp and, if you’re looking at any other similar service, everything you learn on this workshop will help with those too.

Learning outcomes

You’ll understand how to make marketing with MailChimp an effective part of your freelance business.

Tutor: William Gallagher

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

Diversify your portfolio – 12 Aug 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Time: 10.30am – 4.15pm
Online: via Zoom

Our working lives have been well and truly rocked in recent months, so this workshop aims to help you to take stock of where you are now and explore the range of skills, talents and experience that you have accumulated to find inspiration and direction on how to move forward.

* This is an interactive workshop with much of the content shared and explored as a group and within smaller breakout groups. Please be prepared to participate in the discussions.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

For many of us, at least some of our income streams have temporarily or even completely evaporated. However, we still need to earn money and to develop our careers with an eye to the future. In this workshop, we will be brainstorming ideas together to help you:

  • Explore how to use your current skills and experience to potentially create new work opportunities in the short and longer term
  • Explore and recognise your strengths and where these could be utilised
  • Plan for the future and identify where we could be making progress
  • Consider potential obstacles and how to overcome them
  • Think creatively to evaluate new possibilities and next steps.

Who should attend

Creative freelances who wish to find new ways of using and updating their skills to create more and/or different work opportunities. There will be lots of group discussion so please be prepared to interact with your peers in groups.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will have:

  • Started to assess and identify your previously unrecognised, ignored or under-valued saleable skills
  • Considered how you can creatively and flexibly use your skills in the current situation while looking to the future
  • Have a better idea of next steps and actions you can start to work on.

What equipment do you need?

To access the online workshop:

  • Laptop and desktop computer with reliable wi-fi connection
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

 

Tutors: Muriel McClymont and Sue Walker

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

Finance for Freelances – 4 Aug 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Time: 10.30am – 4.15pm
Online: via Zoom

It’s a challenging time for creative freelances and this means that it’s more important than ever to make sure that your finances are in shape. Essential for every freelance, this workshop will help you improve your financial management from how to work out your tax to cash flow forecasting.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

We’ll look at some big changes coming up in the way freelance professionals will deal with the tax office. And, we’ll address any questions you might have about the Government’s Coronavirus support schemes.

Full of tips, discussion and practical exercises, this workshop will help you understand, organise and plan your finances more successfully. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and will receive handouts and links to useful spreadsheets and templates. It includes:

  • Making the most of your money
  • Types of freelancing
  • How tax works and how 'Making Tax Digital' will affect you
  • Getting organised to manage your finances
  • VAT: important issues for freelances
  • Improving the process of getting paid
  • Planning for success
  • How not to run out of cash.

Who should attend

Freelances who wish to improve the way in which they handle their finances. No financial training or experience is assumed.

Expected learning outcomes

The workshop aims to provide you with a better understanding of how to plan and organise your finances. You will more clearly understand the importance of good record keeping and how to maintain cash flow along with issues surrounding tax and national insurance.

What equipment do you need?

It would be helpful if you had a pen and paper and your mobile to hand during this webinar as we may use them for some interactive exercises.

To access the online workshop:

  • Laptop and desktop computer with reliable wi-fi connection
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

 

Tutor: David Thomas

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

Unleash the potential of your technology – 28 Jul 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 28 Jul, 10.30am – 4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This online workshop aims to help you maximise the potential of your technology including computers, phones and tablets so that you improve the way that you work and make your life easier.

Throughout the day, you’ll find out how the tools that you’ve already got on your devices can be used more effectively to create ideas and put them into action and save you time on the variety of tasks that you need to do. You’ll also receive tips on useful tools that may be worth investing in.

Suitable for PC and Mac, Android and iOS, demos will typically be of Mac and iPhone/iPad apps but the day is about all platforms and how all of us can exploit the technology we own.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

This workshop focuses on helping you understand some of the handy technology available to you and how to use it more efficiently. It includes:

  • How to use the mind mapping app to develop and prioritise ideas
  • What the cloud is and how it is especially useful for creative freelances
  • How to capture ideas on the run
  • How to plan projects with simple To Do apps and project management tools
  • Rules and tools to handle your emails more efficiently
  • Dictation
  • Google search tricks
  • Online calendars and meeting tools
  • How to easily create strong passwords and never struggle to remember them.

The apps and services you’ll learn about include:

  • Dropbox and Google Drive
  • Evernote and OneNote
  • Microsoft Word and Office 365 plus alternatives
  • Scrivener

Who should attend?

Freelance professionals for whom computers are a tool and not a career. You do not need to be technically-minded but, if you are, your opinions and experience will be welcome.

What equipment do I need?

To access the online workshop:

  • Laptop and desktop computer with reliable wi-fi connection
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

Expected learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of a range of technology and how to maximise its potential to help support your work.

Pre-Workshop advice

  • You’ll need a quiet space to concentrate, so you may want to wear ear buds to block out background sound.
  • If you haven’t attended online training before, bear in mind that it can take a bit of getting used to and it may take you a little time to adjust. Please ask specific questions when you need to and the tutor will answer you ASAP. If you get confused, we do try to use the breaks to help you where possible. If you are going to apply, please commit to the full session because, if you dip in and out of the workshop for whatever reason, you are likely to fall behind and we won’t have time to help you catch up.

Tutor: William Gallagher

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

WEBINAR – Get motivated – 24 Jul 2020 – 11am-12.30pm

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24 July, 11am - 12.30pm

Easy to enrol – learn from the comfort of your own computer or mobile!

It is little wonder that these troubled times have left many of us feeling flat with less enthusiasm towards our creative work than usual. This webinar aims to help you re-gain your motivation and get back your mojo.

Enrol online via Zoom

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Content

Staying motivated is essential for freelance professionals at the best of times and now that’s even more important than ever to continue to build or re-build our careers.

In this webinar, we look at the aspects of motivation so that you can better understand how to motivate yourself. This knowledge aims to help you adjust what you are currently doing to make it more compelling and to structure your work and life to be more motivated when you would like to be. It covers:

  • Factors affecting your motivation levels
  • Why your goals matter to you and how that impacts your motivation
  • Whether you truly believe you can achieve what you want
  • Whether your current habits are helping or hindering you
  • Planning and acting to get more motivated.

Format

The webinar is a slightly different format from our usual webinars because many people have told us that they are missing face-to-face conversation with their peers.

  • Therefore, it is slightly longer (up to 1hr 30min) so we can include a couple of short motivation exercises, which you’ll complete with others in our virtual breakout rooms.
  • You will have the option to be visible to others throughout the session but you can switch off your camera throughout or at any time.
  • You will be able to ask questions in the chat box and send messages to the group or individuals within it.
  • We will round up the with a Q & A session in which you can be seen and heard if you so choose.

Who should enrol

Those freelances working in the creative industries who wish to raise their motivation levels and stay more motivated in the long-term.

Expected learning outcomes

  • An understanding of what motivates and de-motivates us and how we can influence this
  • An overview of some strategies for staying motivated
  • A clearer idea of which issues need to be addressed to stay motivated.

 

Tutors: Frances Dredge and Muriel McClymont

Get creative with graphics – 21 July 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 21 Jul, 10.30am – 4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This workshop will introduce you to the design platform Canva with the aim of helping you produce visual content that can help you showcase and support your creative work through producing graphics for a range of purposes including social media, business cards, posters and flyers.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop content

Canva is a graphic design platform (which you can download free) that is ideal for creative freelances who have no previous background in design. With a range of templates and fonts, it enables you to create a variety of impactful visuals to highlight your work. You can also upload your existing content to work on within the platform.

The workshop includes:

  • An introduction to the platform, including an overview of the Canva desktop dashboard
  • A look at some of the key tools available to you that have the potential to help you create more engaging graphics and visuals for on- and offline purposes
  • Tips and tools to help you further enhance your designs
  • The chance to create a design for social media as part of the day
  • The opportunity to work with other participants to explore the platform together.

Who should attend?

No previous experience of Canva is necessary – this workshop is an introduction to the platform for anyone who would like to explore the possibilities available within it.

What equipment do I need?

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable Wi-Fi connection
  • A mobile device (iPhone/iPad/Android/Tablet), with reliable Wi-Fi connection
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.
  • Before the workshop, you must already have set up a free Canva account via: https://www.canva.com/signup

Pre-Workshop advice

  • Please note that we will focus on the desktop version of Canva for this workshop. However, we will also take a look at the app versions for Apple and Android devices as part of the day.
  • You’ll need a quiet space to concentrate, so you may want to wear ear buds to block out background sound.
  • In preparation for the workshop, we suggest that you have a particular aspect of your work (such as a new project or social media campaign) in mind. You may wish to have at least one image readily available on your desktop or device that you would like to work with/develop during one of the exercises.
  • If you haven’t attended online training before, bear in mind that it can take a bit of getting used to and it may take you a little time to adjust. Please ask specific questions as we go along and the tutor will answer you asap. If you are going to apply, please commit to the full session because, if you leave the workshop for whatever reason, you are likely to get confused and we won’t have time to help you catch up.

 

Tutor: Kate Willoughby

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

Mobile video kickstarter – 13 Jul, 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 13 Jul, 10.30am – 4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This one-day workshop will help you unlock the potential of your mobile device (android or iPhone/iPad) as a powerful tool for planning and creating high-quality video.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Content

Everyone is talking about the growing importance of video on websites and social media. There’s no doubt about it, for creative professionals video is becoming a vital ingredient in promoting yourself, your band, event or show.

The good news is that with a decent smartphone, you can learn to make attention-grabbing mobile video, working solo from home.

Learning outcomes

Aimed at beginners, by the end of the day, you will know how to shoot and edit video you can be proud of, and how to upload it to your website, YouTube and/or social media. It includes:

  • Recording selfie-style, remote or face-to-face interviews, understanding shot framing, background, audio and lighting (these techniques apply to self-taping)
  • Editing, exporting and sharing interviews
  • Adding titles, text and subtitles to your videos
  • Understanding how to shoot and edit additional video material to bring your video to life
  • Finding and adding music to your video projects
  • Introduction to video explainers, combining video, titles and music.

While the workshop is delivered online, it still aims to be as practical, interactive and enjoyable as possible and includes tutorials and exercises.

The focus is on shooting and editing video from home, but the techniques will also apply in future.

A PDF ‘toolkit’ will be shared with links to relevant apps and equipment.

Who’s it for?

Freelance professionals who want to learn to shoot and edit mobile video - no previous experience is necessary.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop:

  1. Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
  2. Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

To shoot and edit:

We will let you know if you have a place on this workshop by 3 July to give you enough time to borrow or purchase the equipment that you need.

  1. IMPORTANT! You will need to install two free apps BEFORE THE WORKSHOP - available for iOS and Android:
    - VN ('VN Video Editor Maker VlogNow') If you have trouble finding the app on Google Play or Apple App Store, click the link on the VN website: vlognow.me. Note: On some Android devices you may be asked to allow the app to be downloaded in the security settings. When installed, launch the VN app, create an account (free), and try it out to make sure it works with your device. Here’s a short video how to test VN: bit.ly/vn-quicktest.
    - Send Anywhere file transfer app (iOS: bit.ly/dm-sendapp-ios. Android: bit.ly/dm-sendapp-android).
  2. Bring a fully-charged smartphone (iOS or Android) running current operating system, with earbuds incorporating microphone.
  3. On your device, you will need space to record video (2GB as a recommended minimum).
  4. A tripod is highly recommended for the training. Any budget tabletop or photographic tripod you have or can borrow will be suitable for the training - you could even buy a small tripod and mount from a pound shop. But if you wish to purchase, here are some trainer recommendations on Amazon:
      • Alfort selfie stick tripod with mount (£12.59) https://amzn.to/2XSDGxz
        The selfie stick extends to around three feet, locks with a twist and comes with mobile/GoPro mount, bluetooth button and handy mini-tripod. Lightweight option that works well for  video on the go.
      • Flexible tripod with mount (£16.99) https://amzn.to/2MRq9jy
        Chunky 12-inch bendy tripod with vertical/horizontal mount. Handy for travel but needs to stand on (or hook onto) something when doing interviews.
      • Amazon Basics Tripod (£19.99) https://amzn.to/3cTgJyo
        Light, cheap and compact, but not tall enough for stand-up interviews and average build quality. Requires separate mobile mount.
      • Neewer Aluminium 62” tripod (£48.99) https://amzn.to/2Ey2OQB
        Consider only if you are already thinking of investing in a tripod for mobile or DSLR use. The Neewer is good value for a full-height, lightweight tripod. Requires separate mobile mount.
      • If you have a tripod but no mount:
        Zeadio smartphone mount (£14) https://amzn.to/2X8Gk1E
        Mount with cold shoe for attachments.
      • Cheaper mount at around £10: amzn.to/30vlTOy
      • Basic iPad mount (£8.49) https://amzn.to/3cdw1hh

There are many other budget smartphone mounts on Amazon, and simple versions are often available at pound shops.

Note: Prices and availability may vary on Amazon.

Participants are welcome to contact the trainer Dan Mason for further advice: [email protected]

Tutor: Dan Mason

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these free workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal. Also, please keep applying because everyone will get a place on a workshop asap. 

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

Writing for Business – 29 Jun, 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 29 Jun, 10.30am to 4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This online workshop will show you how to get yourself work and promote your creative freelancing through clear, targeted written communication including writing compelling emails, press releases and new stories.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Content

Packed with tips and practical exercises, this workshop will help you to use the creative skills that you already have to improve the way you communicate so that you can achieve better results as well as help you decide on what areas to spend your time and effort on. It includes:

  • Writing emails that get a response
  • Writing for Twitter and Facebook
  • How to quickly respond to queries with standard but personalised answers
  • How to write a blurb for websites such as Amazon or anywhere else that’s promoting your work
  • How to write an instant bio and how having one ready gets you better promotion.

Who should attend

Freelance professionals (you don’t need to be a writer) who want to explore the different audiences and purposes for business writing and improve their written communication skills.

Expected learning outcomes

  • A greater understanding of the different types of writing for business and promotion
  • Writing techniques for various media and to meet different objectives
  • An understanding of where to concentrate your time and effort to get the best results from written communication.

Tutor: William Gallagher

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal.

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585

How to run a successful social media campaign – 22 Jun 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm, Online

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 22 Jun, 10.30am to 4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

Social media can be a powerful means of getting your message across and raise awareness of what you do. This workshop will take you step-by-step through running a successful campaign.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop Content

If you are promoting your work or an event, fundraising for a project, or highlighting an important issue, social media provides a powerful means of getting your message across and can be especially useful for freelances who want to try new ways to raise awareness of their work and related issues on a limited budget.

Who should attend

This workshop is aimed at those with experience of using social media but who feel they haven’t exploited its full potential to benefit their creative work.

Expected learning outcomes

The day will follow three steps:

Plan it

  • How to establish a foundation for social media engagement
  • How to identify the right social media channel for the right message
  • How to establish the objectives, branding and key messages for your campaign
  • How to plan and schedule engaging content for your campaign

Do it

  • How to manage your social media updates across Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms
  • How to monitor activity and respond to community reaction
  • How to be ready for any negative feedback
  • How to maintain momentum beyond the official end of the campaign

Review it

  • How to measure the results of your campaign using simple tools and metrics

Format

The training will take place online, using the Zoom platform (free).

You won’t spend all your time listening the tutor - the workshop will be as interactive as we can make it, combining learning with the networking that is always a valuable part of FEU Training workshops. It includes short exercises, as part of the learning process, which will also enable participants to work together.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop (and online tools):

  • A desktop or laptop computer with reliable Wi-Fi connection – make sure it’s fully charged or you can charge it throughout.
  • Earbuds (if you need to block out background sound)
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.

Tutor: Dan Mason

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal.

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07464 306 542

Click into Instagram – 19 Jun 2020, 10.30am – 4.15pm, Online

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Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Date and time: 19 Jun, 10.30am to 4.15pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This online workshop will explore different elements of the Instagram app including Stories and video as well as demonstrating ways for you to get more creative.

Click below to register your details on Zoom

Please note that places on this Online Workshop are limited and you will only be notified by email if we can offer you a place. See notes below.
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Workshop Content

Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms and can be an effective way for creative freelances to showcase their work to new/wider audiences.

The workshop includes:

  • An overview of Stories and its potential for creative storytelling
  • A guide to Instagram’s growing range of options that allow you to share content in a fun and engaging way
  • The chance to create a Story as part of the workshop
  • An introduction to sharing a longer form of video content on Instagram (IGTV), for clips over 60 seconds in length
  • A look at the different types of Instagram account options open to you (personal, creator and business)
  • An opportunity to hone ideas that will help you showcase your work more effectively.

Who should attend

This online workshop is ideally suited to those familiar with the basics of the app and who want to learn more about some of its newer features. Please do not apply if you’re a beginner as we will not be able to stop to help you learn the basics.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop (and online tools):

  • Laptop or desktop computer with reliable Wi-Fi connection
  • A mobile device (iPhone/iPad/Android/Tablet), with reliable Wi-Fi connection
  • Free account with Zoom (us), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.
  • You must already have an Instagram account and be familiar with the basics of it.
  • Download the free Instagram app onto your iOS or Android mobile device (https://help.instagram.com/1642053262784201)

Pre-Workshop advice

  • Make sure that your mobile device is fully-charged
  • You must already have an Instagram account and be familiar with the basics.
  • You’ll need a quiet space to concentrate, so you may want to wear ear buds to block out background sound.
  • Do have at least one image readily available on your device that you would like to share using the app.

Tutor: Kate Willoughby

IMPORTANT

We will let you know promptly after the deadline if you have obtained a place. Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for each online workshop. If you do not hear from us, please assume that you have not secured a place on this occasion.

Once you have confirmed that you can participate, we will send you the workshop link. If you do not confirm promptly, we will offer your place to someone else on the waiting list.

If you confirm your place but find that you are unable to participate, please let us know asap so that we can re-allocate your place to someone on the waiting list. If you do not let us know this will disadvantage another member. Also, we may lose the funds that enable us to provide these workshops to all members including you.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place on every workshop, but, if there is high demand, we will try to set up further workshops on this topic in the near future and those who did not get a place this time will be offered first refusal.

Further enquiries
e: [email protected]
t: 07710 240 585