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Teaching at Pandemic U

Are you a seasoned literary, journalism, or media professional? Do you like teaching your craft? Did you lose work, or your ability to work, because of a certain pandemic that shall remain nameless? Let’s collaborate.

Applications for the SPRING ’21 SEMESTER are closed, but we’d love to hear your pitches for the fall ’21 semester (if you don’t mind us taking months to respond).

Fill out the form about your class ideas, experience, availability, and requirements. For expediency, we ask that you agree to our requirements up front.

We recommend reading our instructor guidelines and FAQ first. If you still have questions, or you’d like to pitch us a multi-day intensive course, email us.

Your Name

Your Email

Professional title (eg: Author, freelance journalist, magazine editor, screenwriter)

Pitch 1 to 3 ideas for writing webinars below

Tip: Give it a snappy title, a brief description, and a few key questions you'll answer (bullet points are fine).

Have you presented Pitch #1 before?
OnlineIn-personNever

Pitch #2 (optional)

Have you presented Pitch #2 before?
OnlineIn-personNever

Pitch #3 (optional)

Have you presented Pitch #3 before?
OnlineIn-personNever

If you're building something from scratch, will it be ready for the launch?
Yes, I'll be ready by mid-March 2021No, but I'll be ready for mid-April 2021Please consider me for the next pandemic.

Will you need to hire a sitter for a couple of hours? (We'll cover 2.5 hours to a maximum of $50)
NoYesMaybe

CONFIDENTIAL: PanU gives preference, though not exclusivity, to freelance professionals who've been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or industry layoffs. Please be honest when checking any of the following.
Most of my income is from freelancingI've lost an important gig due to the pandemicMy ability to work was compromised due to illness, quarantine, loss of childcare, layoffs, or furloughsI've suffered a salary reduction during the pandemicI was laid off from publishing/media position in the last two years and am still finding my feet

How experienced are you with Zoom?
I've hosted a webinar/meeting with screen-sharingI've only participatedNever used Zoom before

Will you commit to the following?
Send a head shot, brief bio, and short class description by Feb 15/21
Ensure you have a quality webcam, mic/earphones, and broadband connection
Deliver slideshow at least 2 days before class
Run a 10 minute a/v test on Zoom at least 2 days before class
Present in 60–90 minutes
Take 15 minutes of (vetted) questions
Permit us to record and share your class with registered students (no downloads)

Optional
Provide 1-2 page handout (we'll pay extra for this)Sell "Replays" of your class on our website after the summer program and split earnings 50/50 with usMake yourself available for One-on-One virtual mentorship (we don't manage or take commission)Allow Glass Bookshop to sell your books through our websiteDonate your fee in part or in full to a charity of your choice (we'll try to match it)Donate your fee to a colleague or writer in need (we won't match it but can facilitate transaction)