South Florida Journalists To Explore Freelance Careers At July 16 Workshop

Now is a time of transition for journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists' South Florida chapter is here to help.

For those who have been displaced from full-time careers in journalism -- or for anyone who would like more control over their careers -- a freelance career may be just the thing for you. So, come learn how to build a successful freelance career at a July 16 workshop in downtown Miami featuring three successful South Florida freelance journalists and editors.

Featured speakers are:

Oline Cogdill - After 30 years, Cogdill left her full-time position at the Sun-Sentinel, where she worked on the features desk. She still reviews mystery fiction for the Sun-Sentinel. Her mystery fiction reviews appear in more than 250 newspapers and publication sites worldwide. She also writes author profiles, essays and blogs for Mystery Scene Magazine. She also is a freelance copy editor.

Brett Graff - Graff contributes to Glamour, Maxim, Ladies' Home Journal, American Baby, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Harper's Bazaar and The Miami Herald. Prior to becoming a freelancer she worked as a correspondent for Reuters' Miami bureau and as a staff writer covering real estate, business and government for Daily Business Review.

Tristram Korten - Korten covers regional conflicts and environmental issues throughout the Caribbean Basin and Latin America. He also writes travel and adventure stories. His work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times, Details Magazine, Salon.com, The Miami Herald and Men's Journal. Previously he was a staff writer and columnist for the Miami New Times.

This important event will take place on Thursday, July 16, 6:30-9:00 p.m., at the main branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library at 101 W. Flagler Street in downtown Miami. The event is open to all in the journalism community at no charge.