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Career-building courses to launch you to the top of your field

Screenwriting: Finish your script and learn how to sell it from Matthew Waynee, whose first screenplay, Unknown, was released nationwide by the Weinstein Company and IFC Films. Online class starts July 7.
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Creative Marketing: Don't miss this one-day intensive for copywriters, marketers, and PR folks who could use a tune-up on copywriting. July 8 in NYC. learn more

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FEATURED ON DEMAND
Career Change: 6-Session Self-Paced Course
Ready for a new career? Learn what it takes with our self-guided multimedia course
ONLINE
6 sessions
On Demand
New Media: 6-Session Self-Paced Course
Social web, online video, podcasting, blogging, and creating editorial content for the web
ONLINE
6 sessions
On Demand
Copy Editing: 12-Session Self-Paced Course
Learn copy editing styles and techniques with our new self-guided curriculum
ONLINE
12 sessions
On Demand Cheryl Della Pietra
Get a New Job: The Right Resume (Video)
The latest strategies to help your CV stand out and get noticed
ONLINE
16 minutes
On Demand
Advanced Public Relations
Learn crisis management, speech writing, and social media for PR
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/6/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft your book while you learn how to get an agent, sell it, and market it
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/6/2009 Kristin Harmel
Writing for Reality and Documentary TV
Turn real life into hit television
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
7/7/2009 Mike West
Writing the Reality TV Show
Get in on television's most lucrative genre
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
7/7/2009 Chad Gervich
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Build an advertising portfolio and get work
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/7/2009 Robyn Sands and Sandra Scher
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Discover how to create advertising copy that gets noticed (and gets you work)
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/7/2009 Lori Shridhare
Fact-Checking
Learn the ins and outs of fact-checking
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/7/2009 Katherine Wessling
Screenwriting
Start (and finish) your screenplay!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
7/7/2009 Matthew Waynee
Pitch Letter Essentials
Write irresistible proposals that keep assignments coming in
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
7/7/2009 Carl Hoffman
Breaking Into TV Comedy Writing New York, NY
3 hours, $65
7/8/2009 Alan Cross
Creative Marketing: One-Day Intensive
Advanced tips and tricks for copywriters, marketers, and PR folks
New York, NY
1 day, $349
7/8/2009 Jennifer Eggers
Research and Reporting
Gather solid information for journalism, television, nonfiction, and fiction stories
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/8/2009 Jon Leiberman
Breaking into Television News Reporting
Get your first job on camera in TV broadcasting
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
7/9/2009 Wendy Gillette
Intro to Travel Writing
With the editor of Frommers.com
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/9/2009 Jason Clampet
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft, workshop, and learn to publish today's most marketable fiction
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/9/2009 Lynda Curnyn
Boot Camp for Journalists
Write and sell magazine and newspaper articles in our signature class
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/13/2009 Julia Dahl
Intro to TV News Reporting
Tape two professional news segments for a demo reel
New York, NY
4 weeks, $450
7/13/2009 Wendy Gillette
Memoir Writing
Start and learn how to sell your memoir
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/13/2009 Kimberlee Auerbach
Brand Writing
Build your brand from concept to household name
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
7/13/2009 Alexis Mezzina DiResta
Breaking into Freelancing
Practical tips and advice for aspiring writers
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
7/14/2009 Erin Brereton
Beauty Writing and Editing
Taught by a beauty editor for Glamour, Lucky, and Teen People
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
7/14/2009 Lori Bergamotto
Boot Camp for Journalists
A reporting and writing class that will transform your portfolio
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/14/2009 Alison Overholt
Brand Yourself
How to market yourself and your project for maximum results
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/14/2009 Laurie Scheer
Writing and Editing for the Web
Learn how to write knockout copy that keeps 'em coming back
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/14/2009 Tiffany Black
Breaking into Freelancing
Practical tips and advice for aspiring writers
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
7/14/2009 Karen Sommer Shalett
Personal Essay Writing
Personal essays are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/15/2009 Steve Friedman
Screenwriting
Finish your screenplay in three months
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
7/15/2009 D.B. Gilles
Your First Big Break
Get published without any clips
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
7/15/2009 Glenn Gordon
Blogging
Establish yourself as an expert with a great blog
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/15/2009 Melanie Nayer
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
A two-week clinic on crafting the perfect resume, cover letter, and thank you note
ONLINE
2 weeks, $250
7/15/2009 Patrick Knisley
TV Writing: TV Pitch Package
Get your show sold within the multi-platform content universe
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/15/2009 Laurie Scheer
Panel: Finding a Business Model for News and Online Media (NYC)
An open discussion about the business models, innovation, and power of community that are changing journalism
New York, NY
1.5 hours, $75
7/16/2009
Panel: Land Your First Media Job
A discussion about how to launch your career in print, broadcasting, publishing, and online
New York, NY
1.5 hours, $25
7/16/2009
Writing about Parenting
Turn your parenting experiences into published pieces
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/16/2009 Ziba Kashef
InDesign for Designers
Become proficient in InDesign in just one weekend
New York, NY
2 days, $425
7/18/2009 Patricia Ryan
Advanced Travel Writing
With an editor from the Lonely Planet guidebooks
San Francisco, CA
5.5 hours, $125
7/18/2009 Jay Cooke
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
7/19/2009 James Smith
Panel: Evolution of Journalism (Boston)
An open discussion about the changing business models, innovation, and power of community that are changing journalism
Boston, MA
1.5 hours, $30
7/20/2009
Copy Editing Essentials
Become a copy editor and master a career-boosting skill
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
7/20/2009 Gary North
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills and get freelance work as an editor
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
7/20/2009 Magdalena Alagna
Intro to Magazine Writing
Write for the glossies
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/20/2009 Jason Feifer
Food Writing Boot Camp
Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/20/2009 Molly Watson
From Essay to Memoir
Build your memoir from a series of linked essays
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/20/2009 Andrew Craft
Intermediate Public Relations
How to create annual PR plans, master media interviews, and analyze results
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/20/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Make the move to online publications
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
7/21/2009 Matt Alderton
Food Writing: Intro
A James Beard winner shows you how to find your culinary niche
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/21/2009 Lisa Amand
Women's Magazine Writing Boot Camp
Write for the lucrative women's magazines
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/21/2009 Rebecca Webber
Writing Comedy for TV
Create jokes, sketches, TV show ideas, and everlasting happiness
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
7/21/2009 Alan Cross
Boot Camp for Print and Online Magazine Editors
A boot camp for assigning editors
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/21/2009 Christopher Scapelliti
TV News Writing
Sharpen and craft your TV news writing skills
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/21/2009 Wendy Gillette
Young Adult Novel Writing
Write your YA book with the help of an editor at Viking Children?s Books
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
7/21/2009 Kendra Levin
Copy Editing Essentials
Learn the rules so you can break them
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
7/21/2009 Stephanie Kanowitz
Copywriting Essentials
Be a copy writer, just like in Mad Men
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
7/22/2009 Dave Nieker
Social Networking for Media Professionals
How to make the most of social media like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
7/22/2009 Sree Sreenivasan
Humor Writing
From headlines to punchlines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/22/2009 Brett Leveridge
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get your book sold!
Los Angeles, CA
4 hours, $125
7/23/2009 Daniel Smetanka
Food Writing for Travelers
Turn your love of food and travel into publishable clips
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
7/23/2009 Christine Egan
Interviewing Techniques for Journalists
How to ask the questions -- and get the answers
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
7/23/2009 Betty Ming Liu
The Whole Freelancer
How to develop a lucrative career as a freelancer and get the clips you need
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/23/2009 Molly Knight Raskin
Improve Your Memoir
Workshop your book with an executive editor at Penguin
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
7/25/2009 Joy Peskin
Nonfiction Book Proposal Workshop
Take that great book idea and learn how to sell it
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
7/27/2009 Christa Bourg
Develop Your Author Platform
How to generate buzz, build publicity, and get your book noticed
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/27/2009 Joel Schwartzberg
Op-Ed Writing
Write opinion columns for magazines, newspapers, and online
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/27/2009 Lionel Beehner
Breaking into Food Writing
Eat, drink, and be published
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
7/28/2009 David McAninch
The Art of the TV Pitch
How to sell your television series idea
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
7/28/2009 Chad Gervich
Children's Picture Book Writing
Complete a first draft in just 6 weeks
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
7/28/2009 Dashka Slater
Intro to Travel Writing
With an editor from Frommers.com
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/28/2009 Jason Clampet
Personal Essay Writing
First-person pieces are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/28/2009 Maura Kelly
Reinventing Print Content for the Web
Create interactive sites that keep readers coming back
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
7/28/2009 Steve Singer
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get the tools you need to get your book sold!
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/28/2009 Laura Mazer
Breaking into Food Writing
Eat, drink, and be published
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
7/28/2009 Jane Black
Breaking into Screenwriting
Get your script on the big screen
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
7/29/2009 Gail Gilchriest
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Make the move to online publications
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
7/29/2009 Tiffany Black
Intro to Social Media
Maximize your social media presence through Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
7/29/2009 Tiffany Black
Travel Writing Boot Camp
Go to new places, meet new people, and write about them
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
7/29/2009 Christine Egan
Panel: Evolution of Journalism (DC)
An open discussion about the business models, innovation, and power of community that are changing journalism
Washington DC
1.5 hrs, $30
7/29/2009
Career in Transition
A workshop for creative professionals figuring out what's next
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
7/30/2009 Michael Pollock
Public Speaking Essentials
A workshop to help you learn to present effectively
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
7/30/2009 Joel Schwartzberg
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School
mb teams up with HFI to put you through film school in one weekend
Los Angeles, CA
2 days, $414
8/1/2009 Dov S-S Simens
Create Quick Video for the Web
Learn how to shoot, edit, and encode online video in this hands-on weekend workshop
New York, NY
2 days, $225
8/1/2009 Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett
Create Your Own Website
Learn to make your own basic web page on a Mac
New York, NY
2 days, $425
8/1/2009 Duy Linh Tu
Writing Comic Books and Graphic Novels
Work in a medium that publishers and studios love
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
8/3/2009 David Seidman
Intro to Public Relations
What you need to know to get your foot in the door
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
8/3/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Mediabistro Career Circus
Get new tools, skills, and tips for a better career in media
New York, NY
$125
8/4/2009
Intro to Multimedia Journalism
Create compelling interactive packages with photos, audio, and video
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
8/4/2009 Darragh Worland
Creating Great Ad Campaigns
How to come up with bigger, better, more creative advertising ideas
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
8/5/2009 Robyn Sands and Sandra Scher
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
8/6/2009 Magdalena Alagna
Writing for Radio
How to write a great radio broadcast
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
8/6/2009 David Krasnow
Copy Editing: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will sharpen your copy editing skills
New York, NY
1 day, $349
8/7/2009 Cheryl Della Pietra
HTML Fundamentals
Learn how to code and design web pages
New York, NY
2 days, $425
8/8/2009 David Tristman
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School
We've teamed up with HFI to put you through film school in one weekend
New York, NY
2 days, $389
8/8/2009 Dov S-S Simens
Young Adult Novel Writing Workshop
Workshop your book with an executive editor at Penguin
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
8/8/2009 Joy Peskin
Novel Writing Workshop
Have your novel critiqued and edited in a small group setting
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
8/10/2009 Shari Goldhagen
Developing Online Videos
How to create original content for the web, podcasts, and other new media
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
8/11/2009 Jean McCormick
Webcast: Do You Have What It Takes to Start Your Own Media Business?
How to avoid common pitfalls when you launch your new company
ONLINE
1. 5 hours, $65
8/11/2009 Frances Trelease
How to Get a Literary Agent
Get your novel sold
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
8/12/2009 Lauren Lipton
Advanced Nonfiction Book Proposal
Revise and polish your proposal to have it agent-ready
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
8/12/2009 Jill Rothenberg
Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive
Control the PR message during a meltdown for your company or client
New York, NY
1 day, $349
8/13/2009 Mark Macias
Panel: Social Media and Journalism (Chicago)
How to incorporate social media into your work
Chicago, IL
1.5 hrs, $30
8/18/2009
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your ideas into the next great novel
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
8/18/2009 Kristin Harmel
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