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By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:09:33 +0000

Thanks for your info, Susan…

I was going to mention you in my comment (we were writing at the same time!), but didn’t know if you were still hooked up to this post. Great to see that you are.
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By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:07:44 +0000

This summer, I participated in two web writing panels for two different writer’s conferences. I LOVE being part of a panel, because you’re not “on the spot.” Plus, you learn so much from the other panelists; you hear different opinions. And, you get paid!

I applied to be part of the first writing panel, and was asked to be on the second panel by an editor who saw me on the first one.

Right after my second panel appearance, I emailed SFU (Simon Fraser University in BC) and asked if I could submit a blogging course possibility. They sent the form, I filled it out, and now I’ll be teaching a blogging class at SFU!

So, to get hired to teach a creative writing (or any) class, I suggest contacting the school directly.

Another way is to look for upcoming writing conferences in your area, and ask if they need extra presenters or workshop leaders. You’ll have to show that you’re an experienced writer, I think.

I think many community learning programs are open to new instructors and new classes — you just need to suggest and plan the class.

Good luck!

Laurie
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By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:05:47 +0000

@Freida: I got referred by a friend who teaches at my local adult ed center, but you could also send in a course proposal. There are three centers in my area and they all have slightly different programming cycles and application requirements, so make sure to read all the directions and follow up in a couple of weeks after the deadline.
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By: Freida

Freida — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:55:39 +0000

How do you get hired to teach a class for creative writing, in adult education?

By: Reflexive

Reflexive — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:23:19 +0000

Yes, some good tips. Having spent quite a while writing for pleasure recently, it’s time to get paid for it again. Will be trying to restrict writing-for-fun to a few carefully chosen blogs, including a new one I’ve just started.
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By: mimi

mimi — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:23:10 +0000

I work as an adjunct teacher at two local colleges. The good thing for me is that there aren't a lot of professional writers with my credentials out in the boondocks AND my employer is flexible with my schedule. It's something I love and I make ok money at it. mimi’s last blog post..What do you think...

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:30:05 +0000

Nice advice. I like that you encourage being open to a variety of things. We need to remember the advantages to the writing life in order to make it through the rough times, even if it means taking a gig we aren’t in love with.

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