Learn how to get your first paid byline — live, with a real person.
Two live classes for beginners who want to write for a living. No experience needed. Bring your questions, leave with a clear plan.
Reserve my seat — KES 3,000Sound familiar?
- You love writing, but you have no idea where writers actually get paid.
- You’ve read free tips online and still don’t know what to do first.
- You’re afraid to pitch because you don’t know what editors want.
- You’d rather ask a real person than keep guessing alone.
Writing for pay is a skill with a process. Once someone shows you the process, it stops feeling like a mystery. That’s what these two sessions are for.
What you get: 2 live sessions, 1 hour each
Orientation: How Paid Writing Works
- How the Sure Media network works
- A tour of our publications and where your writing can appear
- How the self-paced course fits in, so you know your next steps
- Your first month of access to our publications is free
- Your first assignment: build a complete portfolio with your writing samples, your name and your contact links, so you can establish yourself as a writer
Feedback: Samples, Pitches & Q&A
- Live feedback on your portfolio and samples
- Pitch review: what to keep, what to fix
- Open Q&A: ask anything about writing for pay
- A clear plan for what to do next
Schedule: Classes are held Monday to Friday, between 8PM and 10PM (East Africa Time). Can’t make your slot? You can reschedule.
Why live?
Some people learn best with a real person in the room. A live class lets you ask your own question, hear other people’s, and get direct feedback on your own work.
Your instructor
Cyrus Wahome is the founder of Sure Media, a media network in Kenya that trains African writers to tell African stories for international outlets. His PR work has secured placements in Forbes, Fortune, WIRED, National Geographic and BBC Travel.
Reserve your seat
- Session 1: Orientation (1 hour, live)
- Session 2: Samples, pitches & Q&A (1 hour, live)
- First month of free access to Sure Media publications, with no additional charge
- Google Meet link sent to your email
- Seats limited so everyone gets attention
Prefer to learn at your own pace?
Learn with the Sure Media AI Tutor instead. It is available whenever you are, lets you move at your own speed, and walks you through the same path from first sample to first pitch.
Learn with the AI TutorQuestions
Do I need writing experience?
No. This class is built for complete beginners.
When are the classes?
Monday to Friday, between 8PM and 10PM East Africa Time. You can reschedule if your slot doesn’t work.
What do I need to join?
A phone or laptop, a stable internet connection, and the free Google Meet app or a web browser.
Is there anything extra to pay for?
No. Your KES 3,000 covers both live sessions, and your first month of access to Sure Media publications is free.
How do I pay?
You’ll pay securely through the payment link on this page. After payment you’ll get a confirmation and the Google Meet details by email.
What if I miss a session?
No problem. You can reschedule to another weekday slot between 8PM and 10PM (EAT).
Will I get paid work after this?
We can’t promise income. We’ll show you how the industry works, help you build a portfolio and pitch, and point you to the next steps. The work you put in decides the result.
