IIJ Fall 2025 Business of Freelancing Course

The Institute for Independent Journalists' popular Business of Freelancing course returns this fall, taught by IIJ founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis and investigative journalist Lisa Armstrong.

This eight-week live, online course combines real-world strategy with personalized guidance, covering topics such as rate setting, finding new clients and long-term planning.

The course comprises eight one-hour classes every Thursday at 1 pm ET/10 am PT, starting Oct. 16 through Dec. 11 (skipping Nov. 27).

Participants receive feedback between sessions and a toolkit of resources to support their business goals.

Early bird registration is open until Sept. 19 for just $189.

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The Institute for Independent Journalists is an education, professional development, and mutual support organization for independent journalists, focusing on Black, Indigenous and people of color. Our mission is financial and emotional sustainability for independent journalists of color, through community learning, innovation and advocacy.