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Freelance Success offers tailor-made courses, mix-and-match modular training packages, and full
workshops to other organisations that provide training and support for creative people. This includes
educational institutions, community groups, professional arts organisations and representative bodies.
Monica is also available for panel discussions, guest speaker spots, consultations and mentoring for
anyone that needs more information about the business of creative freelancing.
workshops to other organisations that provide training and support for creative people. This includes
educational institutions, community groups, professional arts organisations and representative bodies.
Monica is also available for panel discussions, guest speaker spots, consultations and mentoring for
anyone that needs more information about the business of creative freelancing.
| "Freelance Success came about as a result of Monica listening to people in creative fields and hearing that there was a real need for skills - not only in how to survive as a creative freelancer, but also prosper.” - Elaine Harris, Faculty Manager Sydney Community College, 1999 |
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| Monica is very happy to chat to you about organising a tailor-made lecture, workshop or course for your organisation, based on the principles of Freelance Success. Please call Monica directly on 0408 211 318 or email monica@freelancesuccess.com.au |
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Some of our previous and current clients include -
 | The Centre for Screen Business: a new unit of the Australian Film TV and Radio School (AFTRS). The | |
| workshop "Running Your Creative Business" is an ongoing part of both the AFTRS Masters program and short courses run by the Centre. Started in August 2007. | ||
| SAMAG and ICE Seminar: Monica was a panelist discussing marketing in the arts for Sydney Arts | |
| Management Advisory Group and Information Cultural Exchange in September 2007. | ||
| Metro Screen: Various lectures about being in a creative business have been created for students of Metro | |
| Screen courses, including the Certificate IV and Documentary programs. | ||
| Bondi Writers Group: In February 2007 Monica gave her talk "Ten Tips for Freelance Success" to the | |
| monthly meeting. | ||
| NAFA (Networking Action for Filmmakers and Actors): In March 2007 Monica gave her talk "Ten Tips for | |
| Freelance Success" to the monthly Choc Tops in the Attic meeting. | ||
| Manly Arts Festival: Monica spoke to the Northern Beaches Arts Forum about marketing the arts, and the | |
| importance of branding, in 2006. | ||
| SAE College: Several workshops were presented on business, money management, legal matters and | |
| marketing throughout 2004 and 2005. | ||
| Canberra Institute of Technology: We created a half-day lecture on copyright as the "Creative Person's | |
| Superannuation". Presented April 2004. | ||
| Musica Viva: A workshop was created specifically for the musical group Sirocco, with reference to their | |
| business relationship with Musica Viva. Presented June 2003. | ||
| Community Broadcasting Association of Australia: We presented a tailor-made package including a one | |
| day lecture, a three-month online mentoring program for young broadcasters and an 85 page book on freelancing. All presented October 2002. | ||
| Results Life Coaching: A session at the annual conference Coachfest on how to set up a freelance | |
| coaching business. Presented May 2002. |
Here’s what some of those organisations have said -
"Thanks again for speaking to the Bondi Writers' Group last Saturday Monica: you were just what the writers' group
ordered! With so many of us at least trying to make some money from writing, it was heartening to meet a person
who (a) IS making money from writing, (b) was positive about our ability to make money and (c) had such good
advice about copyright and the business of writing. I think this kind of talk is invaluable to all writing groups, and I
hope that you will continue to inspire and entertain people with all your enthusiasm and know-how."
"Thanks again for speaking to the Bondi Writers' Group last Saturday Monica: you were just what the writers' group
ordered! With so many of us at least trying to make some money from writing, it was heartening to meet a person
who (a) IS making money from writing, (b) was positive about our ability to make money and (c) had such good
advice about copyright and the business of writing. I think this kind of talk is invaluable to all writing groups, and I
hope that you will continue to inspire and entertain people with all your enthusiasm and know-how."
| Gabiann Marin Degree Coordinator, SAE College Sydney Campus 2006 |
“The course was presented with flair, although I didn’t like the subject matter – one of my personal hang-ups. There
was an abundance of relevant material tailored to our profession, all delivered in a friendly yet informed manner.
Monica made this dry subject much more interesting.”
was an abundance of relevant material tailored to our profession, all delivered in a friendly yet informed manner.
Monica made this dry subject much more interesting.”
| Participant Sirrocco, Musica Viva |
“Monica has effectively presented a version of the Freelance Success for the past two years to over 50 degree
students all of whom have responded with glowing feedback. Monica’s personable teaching style, infinite capacity
to explain and illuminate information to a wide range of people and her professional attitude made her a wonderful
guest addition to our faculty. I fully intend to continue SAE's Involvement with Monica Davidson and Freelance
Success and expect to continue to see our student appreciation of this course."
students all of whom have responded with glowing feedback. Monica’s personable teaching style, infinite capacity
to explain and illuminate information to a wide range of people and her professional attitude made her a wonderful
guest addition to our faculty. I fully intend to continue SAE's Involvement with Monica Davidson and Freelance
Success and expect to continue to see our student appreciation of this course."
| Christine Butler President, Bondi Writers' Group |
"Monica Davidson is a great seasoned speaker. Considering that NAFA has mixed interests in acting, writing and
filmmaking, I was impressed that she made her talk relevant to all creatives within our group. She certainly
entertained and inspired us with her willingness to share her insights and her down-to-earth approach to
business. I especially liked her practical solutions, drawn from her many years of experience. Many from our group
benefited from her positive vibes and are interested in doing her courses in the future."
filmmaking, I was impressed that she made her talk relevant to all creatives within our group. She certainly
entertained and inspired us with her willingness to share her insights and her down-to-earth approach to
business. I especially liked her practical solutions, drawn from her many years of experience. Many from our group
benefited from her positive vibes and are interested in doing her courses in the future."
| Tony Chu Head of NAFA Productions |
Anonymous participant feedback from the Centre for Screen Business. Monica's course has received the best
reviews of any other course offered by the Centre.
reviews of any other course offered by the Centre.
| "A necessary course delivered enthusiastically/" | |
| "I expected a relatively dry and dullish course and this was terrific!" | |
| "Really great, informative and fun!" | |
| "Monica is a fine educator." | |
| "Had a great time with it and Monica was great for my business." | |
| "Fantastic. Very useful and appropriate to where I'm at." | |
| "I will be recommending this course to my friends and colleagues." | |
| "I learnt something new every day - it was well worth attending." | |
| "Excellent job by the presenter. Enjoyable and interesting." | |
| "Better than anticipated." | |
| "Really inspiring course." | |
| "It was extremely helpful, informative and entertaining. A very valuable course." | |
| "All the information will help during the career I hope will grow from the knowledge learnt." | |
| "This course is fantastic, just what I needed to know. I feel that I can start by own business, be successful, | |
| and manage my own career." | ||
| "This course is excellent and invaluable. I have been a freelancer for 10 years and still learnt a great deal." | |