Self Made: Freelancer Strategy Day

Treat your creative career with the same care you give your clients. You are excellent at delivering work for others, but how often do you produce your own business strategy?

About the Workshop

This one-day intensive is designed to help you step back from the daily workflow and look at the “production schedule” of your own career. Facilitated by Louise Clarke—a Creative Producer with over a decade of experience working with global brands and artists—this session applies a producer’s mindset to your freelance practice.

Instead of just reacting to the next job, you will learn how to build a sustainable roadmap that balances creative ambition with operational reality.

What we will cover:

• Your Professional Narrative: How to use storytelling techniques to articulate your value and attract the right kind of work.
• The Producer’s Mindset: moving from “surviving” to “strategising”—auditing your current workflow to find more time and energy.
• Sustainable Structures: Practical tools to manage your income and schedule without burning out.
• Community: A space to troubleshoot challenges with a network of peers who understand the freelance landscape.

Self Made is powered by Inflexion Foundation.

About the facilitator

LOUISE CLARKE Founder | Four Letters London

Louise Clarke is a London-based creative producer and founder of Four Letters London, a consultancy and production company championing meaningful ideas and talented teams. With over a decade of experience across short films, branded content, music videos, commercials, and editorials, Louise focuses on storytelling that blends creativity, heart, and impact, working with artists, global brands, and grassroots organisations to bring culturally resonant stories to life.

www.fourletterslondon.com

IG: @fourletters_ldn / @magiclou_works

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

No experience needed! This workshop is for creative freelancers and entrepreneurs aged 18-30 who feel they are working in their business rather than on it, and are ready to take control of their future.

How to enrol

Book your place using the enrol button on this page. Spaces are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.