ESP Biography

JASON IANNONE, Professional freelance writer of Internet humor

Major: Not available.

College/Employer: Cracked

Year of Graduation: Not available.

Brief Biographical Sketch:

My name's Jason Iannone, and I'm a long-time writer who has been perusing dreams of turning it into a full-time career. I am primarily a writer of comedy, but have delved into instructional and informational fields as well.

Since turning my hobby into a series of freelance gigs, I have been published on several popular websites, including Cracked.com and TheSmokingJacket.com. In addition, I have been working with a fellow blogger as a freelance editor lately, expanding my repertoire.

In my class, I hope to introduce you to the wide world of Internet freelance work, how to go about getting published, how to present yourself to editors and website owners, and what to watch for and avoid on your path to fame and profit. Looking forward to seeing you in class!

Past Classes

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A5344: Freelance Writing In The Internet Age in Splash! 2011 (Nov. 19 - 20, 2011)

Thanks to the Internet, it is easier than ever to begin a side career as a freelance writer. There are tons upon tons of websites out there, and they need material. Many of them will pay YOU to write that material. This can equal extra spending money in your pocket or, quite possibly, you could turn your knack for writing into a full-time dream job! It's a hard road, but the possibility is there. This class, taught by a published author on Cracked.com (among other sites) will introduce you to the wide world of independent freelance writing. Subjects such as genres, payment issues, the pros & cons of freelancing, and finding the ideal market, will be tackled and dissected.