Hey, How'd You Do That?
Hey, How'd You Become a Full-Time Web Cartoonist, Bill Barnes?The Microsoft employee-turned-Web cartoonist discusses the challenges and freedoms of self-publishing, creating an 'addictive' comic, and giving it away for free.
By Tina Dupuy, October 7, 2008
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Pitching an Agent: Literary agents tell you what kind of manuscripts they're looking for.
Pitching an Agent: 'Collaboration Is The Cornerstone'This up-and-coming agent has an affinity for 'irresistible' and 'captivating' narratives in fiction and nonfiction.
By M. David Hornbuckle, October 6, 2008
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Party Photos: Snapshots from our famous cocktail parties
Party Photos!Party Photos: AgencySpy Party
October 3, 2008
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Departments: Recurring mb features
Revolving Door Newsletter: 10.03.08Denton Lays Off 19 At Gawker Media; Alpha Media Cuts 50 Jobs
October 3, 2008
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How to Pitch: Your tip sheets, straight from the editors
How to Pitch: DraftThis lager lover's pub freelances more than half its pages, so pitch a front-of-book or feature with a 'beer angle.'
By Adam Auriemma, October 3, 2008
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Interviews: mb conversations with media-world notables
So What Do You Do, David Willey, ASME President/EIC, Runner's World?Ahead of this weekend's American Magazine Conference, the Rodale exec and ASME leader reveals how he's enticing a new generation of editors without 'boiling everything down to the brand.'
By Noah Davis, October 1, 2008
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Features: Our original reporting
Get The Most Out Of Blogger EventsLearn to leverage a blogger event into the freelance gigs and link love you need.
By Hunter Walker, September 30, 2008
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PR, Perfected: The sharpest public relations advice
PR Perfected: Pitfalls and Payoffs of Stunt PRA PR stunt can go from dazzling to damaging, so learn how to attract the right kind of attention.
By Whitney McKnight, September 16, 2008
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What to Charge
What to Charge: In-House EditingFor freelancers, in-house editing projects can be reliable and lucrative gigs.
By Laura Palotie, September 8, 2008
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Book Keeping: The business of books, straight from authors
Book Keeping: Even Celebrity Authors Have to HustleSex and the City and Californication star Evan Handler has a second memoir out -- and he wants to make sure you hear about it.
By Melissa Walker, May 27, 2008
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How To: Things you need to know to do your work better.
Get A Guest Blogging GigNetworking on the net as a guest blogger can promote your work on a greater scale.
By Laura Palotie, April 21, 2008
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Transcripts: Catch up on our seminars, panel discussions, and special events
mb Seminar: Journalism Ethics, Online and OffGet tips from an industry expert on how to navigate situations that aren't black and white.
By Lynda Gorov, April 15, 2008
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mbManage: Exploring workplace issues for media industry professionals
mb Manage: To Promote or Not to PromoteIndustry vets discuss mastering the fine art of asking for a promotion.
By Maya Avrasin, March 10, 2008
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Pitches That Worked: The inside story on getting an assignment
Pitches That Worked: PregnancyOne pitch scored a new writer a byline and led to four more assignments. We break down her query and highlight what worked.
By Noah Davis, February 27, 2008
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Video: Watch writers pitch editors, see industry experts and events
Video Pitch Slam 1-on-1: PreventionWatch aspiring Prevention writers pitch the executive editor, who breaks down what you can learn from their attempts.
By Noah Davis, February 25, 2008
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From the Editors: Book editors offer a look inside the publishing house
From the Editors: Into Projects 'On The Edge''I adore narrative nonfiction,' says this hands-on editor eager to add female thriller writers to her wide-ranging list.
By Rachel Kramer Bussel, May 30, 2007
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Essays: First-person reflections on life in the media business
The Last Magazine?The mag trade relies on 'an ancient and atrophied business model,' opines this industry expert, 'and we need a new model to breathe life into its ink-clogged corpuscles.'
By Bo Sacks, March 23, 2007
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SalesRants: Our ad guy on the inside reveals what really goes on in media sales
SalesRants XX: The Acne HorseIn sales, determination and grit outweigh shining personalities. Secret Sales Guy explains all.
By Anonymous, November 16, 2006
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HR Qs: A look inside major media companies' human-resources departments.
HRQs: Community Connect, Inc.Powering ethnic social networking Web sites, this company prizes diversity and seeks hires to further its team efforts.
By Rebecca L. Fox, August 22, 2006
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Books: Excerpts from books about the media business and interviews with authors
Excerpt: A Death in BelmontBy Sebastian Junger, June 27, 2006
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