Welcome to the…

Resilient Freelancer Conference 2025

May 28–29

1 conference. 2 days. 10 incredible speakers.

Learn to create a freelance writing business that can withstand whatever the world throws at us!

Hosted by Liz Heflin and the Inkwell.

AI. Budget cuts. Layoffs. Ghosting. Scam jobs. Economic uncertainty.

For freelancers, the last few years have been…a lot.

Jess from New Girl hysterically crying in a plaid shirt and messy hair.

The good news?

It is possible to build a sustainable, resilient freelance writing business that can weather any storm.

Join 10 expert speakers at the Resilient Freelancer Conference as they show you how!

The Resilient Freelancer Conference is for any freelance writer who…

  • Has felt a bit nervy about recent industry shifts.

  • Is hoping to be a freelancer for the long haul…but isn’t sure how to thrive amid all. the. change.

  • Wants to hear how 10 industry experts have adapted and pivoted over the years, coming out better on the other side.

  • Wants to meet and network with tons of other likeminded freelancers.

Meet the Speakers

Unless otherwise noted, each presentation will be live at the specified date and time.

Liz Heflin

Presentation Date: May 28, 9:00–10:00 a.m. (ET)

Topic: Proactive Building: How Community Transformed My Business

Lizzie Davey

Presentation Date: May 28, 10:30–11:30 a.m. (ET) [Prerecorded]

Topic: How to (Successfully) Juggle Multiple Clients at Once

Christine Gomolka

Presentation Date: May 28, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: Reach Out with Confidence: Build a Client-Getting System That Works—Even in a Post-AI, Oversaturated Market

Stacy Corneau

Presentation Date: May 28, 2:30–3:30 p.m. (ET)

Topic: Pivoting Your Business during Tumultuous Political and Economic Times

Samantha Anderl

Presentation Date: May 28, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: The Confidence to Create: How to Break through the Social Selling Barrier

Georgie Darling

Presentation Date: May 29, 9:00–10:00 a.m. (ET)

Topic: Roadmap to Retainers: AI Upgrade

Rachel H. Meltzer

Presentation Date: May 29, 10:30–11:30 a.m. (ET)

Topic: Get Freelance Clients Consistently (with Systems)

Jessica Walrack

Presentation Date: May 29, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: 8-Point Framework for Building a Resilient Writing Business

Chris Bibey

Presentation Date: May 29, 2:30–3:30 p.m. (ET)

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Treasa Edmond

Presentation Date: May 29, 4:00–5:00 p.m. (ET)

Topic: Flexible by Design: 5 Smart Strategies to Build a Sustainable Freelance Business

Not Just Speakers…Experts.

Praise for the conference speakers and their work. 👇

What Does My Ticket Get Me?

Access to every live presentation

Live Q&A with the expert presenters (Pick their brains!)

Access to speakers’ virtual booths. (Love what you saw from a presenter? Learn more at their booth!)

24/7 lifetime access to every presentation recording

48 hours of access to the virtual conference space. Chat. Network. Even play virtual games between presentations. (Seriously!)

1 month of FREE access to the Inkwell community for new members

A special thanks to more of our sponsors!