Category: Online Workshops

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.

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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

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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.

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

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.

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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

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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.

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

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.

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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

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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.

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

Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Time: 10.30am to 1pm
Where: Online via Zoom

This online workshop will take you through the basics of the Instagram app, including setting up an account, an overview of its different elements and a look at its potential to get your work noticed.

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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 platform for creative freelances who want to showcase their work to new/wider audiences.

Ideally suited to beginners who want to learn more about Instagram and how to use it in the context of their creative work, this workshop includes:

• An overview of Instagram: its potential for creative freelances including examples of effective storytelling
• A step by step guide to ensure that you have all the basics in place
• Setting up your profile: an introduction to the basic elements including tips and tools to get you started
• Creating a post: a guide to creating your first post and tips on how to get more from Instagram

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.
• 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
• Ensure that you have downloaded the Instagram app onto your mobile device before the workshop
• Please have a profile image in the photos gallery of your mobile device (Consistency is a plus, so consider using the image you currently have on another platform, such as Twitter, or a promotional image that you are happy to use).

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.

Learning outcomes

• You’ll learn how to set up an Instagram account, create/hone your profile, create a post and get some tips on how to get the best from the app.
• You will create an account and a post during the workshop, but you don’t actually have to share it with the world, if you prefer not to.
• You will be given tips and tools to help you build on the topics covered during the workshop.

Tutor: Kate Willoughby

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IMPORTANT

Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for this 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 attend, 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.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place 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.

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

Free online workshop for members based in England

 

Time: 10.30am to 4.15pm (with regular breaks)
Where: Online via Zoom

This online workshop will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a podcast using (mainly) your smartphone and the free Anchor app, from recording and editing, to promotion and sharing.

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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.
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Workshop Content

Podcasts have exploded in popularity, thanks to the ease of finding and listening to them on mobile devices. And with many podcasts featuring remotely recorded interviews, and so many of us working from home, there’s no better time than now to have a go.

This workshop is divided into three main sections: planning, creating and sharing.

Planning your podcast

• Introduction: What is a podcast anyway?
• Planning a podcast title and niche
• Deciding the style of your podcast

Creating your podcast

• Recording and editing using the Anchor app
• Options for remote interview recording
• Finding free music for your podcast
• Recording environment and microphone basics
• Creating podcast art and writing podcast titles
• Exporting your podcast as an MP3 ready for sharing.

Sharing your podcast

• Uploading your podcast to a host
• Submitting your podcast to directories including iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play
• Sharing your podcast on social media.

What equipment do I need?

To access the workshop (and online tools):

• Laptop or desktop computer with reliable wifi connection.
• Free account with Zoom (zoom.com), with free Zoom application downloaded to your computer.
• Optional: Gmail account to access workshop resources and documents (we can email you the pdfs if needs be).

To create your podcast:

• Fully-charged smartphone (iPhone or Android) or iPad, with charger and earbuds incorporating microphone (earbuds are recommended so that you can hear properly and are able to block out background sound but are not absolutely essential).
• The Anchor podcast app (free for iOS and Android - account set-up will be covered during the workshop).
• Recommended: Voice Record Pro app (free for iOS and Android).

Format

The training will take place online, using the Zoom platform (free). You won’t spend all your time listening to a trainer - 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.

You’ll learn how to plan your podcast, record and trim audio, and mix voice and music to create snappy intros. You can’t escape a little technology in the process, but we’ll keep it to a minimum so you can focus on creating an engaging podcast.

You will create a podcast during the workshop, but you don’t actually have to launch it to the world if you don’t want to. In the time available, we will not be able to cover every aspect of podcast creation in detail. However, a PDF guide together with accompanying video tutorials will help you to take your podcast forward.

Tutor: Dan Mason

IMPORTANT

Unlike our webinars, we have a limited number of places for this 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 attend, 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.

We may not be able to offer everyone a place 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