 From www.PublishersNewswire.com Events & Shows Copyright Clearance Center to Host Tele-Conference on the State of Freelance Journalism Today By Aria C. Munro Tue, 13 Sep 2005, 11:50 EDT Report on 600 Surveyed Freelancers Covers Issues From Income to Reasons for Entering Field; Free event to be Held Thursday, Sept. 29
Registration is at beyondthebook@copyright.com, or call Copyright Clearance Center at 1-800-982-3887 ext. 2420. Space for the program is limited. The one-hour program will include an interview with Doresa Banning, a freelance journalist and University of Nevada graduate student, who conducted the survey, as well as audience questions. Banning surveyed members of the National Writers Union and the American Society of Journalists & Authors. "As a freelancer myself, I understand only too well the importance of knowing the business challenges of the job, as well as setting realistic expectations," said Banning, who has reported for the Reno Gazette-Journal, the Nevada Business Journal, Tahoe Quarterly and American Writer. She is managing editor of Big Sky Journal, Bozeman, MT, a literary and arts magazine. "For freelancers, the critical emphasis is on freedom," said Christopher Kenneally, Copyright Clearance Center's Director of Author Relations, who will moderate the call and discussion. "Being your own boss and setting your own hours rank high on the list of advantages. And with nearly half of freelancers receiving health care coverage via a spouse, the drawback of not being a staff writer - and not receiving benefits -- is reduced. Still, the freelancer's life has difficulties, including maintaining work and cash flow. Our teleconference will give writers a means of sharing their suggestions and solutions." About Beyond the Book As the world's largest provider of copyright compliance solutions, Copyright Clearance Center (www.copyright.com) is committed to supporting compliance through a wide range of innovative licensing services and comprehensive educational programs. Beyond the Book is CCC's educational program connecting authors, publishers, and others with experts on the latest business issues facing today's dynamic information content industry - from initial research to final publication and beyond. Beyond the Book is the premier resource for helping people in the creative professions to realize the true potential of their works, while fostering a culture of respect for intellectual property. About Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), a not-for-profit organization, is the world's largest licensing agent for text reproduction rights and provider of licensing services for reproducing copyrighted materials in print and electronic formats. CCC currently manages rights relating to over 1.75 million works and represents thousands of publishers and hundreds of thousands of authors and other creators, either directly or through their representatives. CCC-licensed customers in the U.S. number over 10,000 corporations and subsidiaries (including most of the Fortune 100), as well as thousands of government agencies, law firms, document suppliers, libraries, academic institutions, copy shops and bookstores. Copyright Clearance Center is at www.copyright.com. This release placement was donated by PublishersNewswire.com Copyright © 2004-2007 by PublishersNewswire™, a unit of Neotrope® All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. www.publishersnewswire.com |