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Public Relations: From Crisis Communications to Social Media - Learn crisis management, speech writing, and new media tools for PR. Class starts March 15 online. Sign up now and save $50! learn more

Intro to TV News Reporting: Tape two professional news segments for a demo reelt. Class starts March 18 in New York. Sign up now and save $50! learn more

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FEATURED ON DEMAND
Camera Ready: Look Good and Sound Smart on Video
Polish your on-camera video presence, prepare your message, and practice for your debut with our 6-session self-paced course
ONLINE
$179
Self-Paced Course
Online Video Success with blip.tv's Eric Mortensen and Justin Day (Video)
Exclusive advice from the online video pros
ONLINE
13 minutes
On Demand
Writing for NYC Publications
Write essays for local print and online publications with a former New York Daily News columnist
New York, NY
5 weeks, $399
3/11/2010 Betty Ming Liu
Advanced Multimedia Journalism
Master the aesthetics of audio-visual storytelling for the Web
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/11/2010 Darragh Worland
Recipe Writing
Learn how to create great recipes from Gourmet's former food editor
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
3/15/2010 Shelley Wiseman
Intro to Event Planning
The former event manager at Vogue shows you how to produce fantastic parties and promotions
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/15/2010 Laura Lachman
Public Relations: From Crisis Communications to Social Media
Learn crisis management, speech writing, and new media tools for PR
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/15/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Public Relations: Plans and Press
How to write targeted annual plans and master the media interview
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/15/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Travel Memoir Writing
Turn a great trip into a bestseller
ONLINE
10 weeks, $599
3/15/2010 Franz Wisner
TV News Writing
Learn how to write newscasts and find work in television news
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/15/2010 Wendy Gillette
Public Relations Essentials
Break into the PR big leagues
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
3/15/2010 Barbara Martin
Transition from Print to Online Magazine Writing
Learn how to become an online journalist
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
3/16/2010 Nadine Jolie
Young Adult Novel Writing
Draft your YA novel in 3 months!
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
3/16/2010 Micol Ostow
Blogging: Advanced
Make your blog search engine friendly -- and prosperous
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/16/2010 Melanie Nayer
Writing and Editing for the Web
Learn how to write knockout copy and launch a career in online content
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/16/2010 Tiffany Black
Breaking into Travel Writing
A reporter from The Boston Globe shows you how to get paid to see the world
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
3/17/2010 David Abel
Copywriting Essentials
Write marketing and branding copy that sells in a lucrative market
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
3/17/2010 Kristin Tennant
Writing for Radio
How to write a great radio broadcast
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
3/17/2010 David Krasnow
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Break into advertising!
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
3/17/2010 Dave Nieker
Intro to Social Media
Expand your network through Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/17/2010 Tiffany Black
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
3/17/2010 Jill Schwartzman
Personal Essay Writing
First-person pieces are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
3/17/2010 Alyssa Giacobbe
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get your book sold!
Los Angeles, CA
4 hours, $125
3/18/2010 Daniel Smetanka
Breakfast Series: Reputation Management in the Age of Social Media
Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross, chief reputation strategist at Weber Shandwick, speaks at Mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes breakfast series
New York, NY
1 hour, $30
3/18/2010 Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross
Intro to TV News Reporting
Tape two professional news segments for a demo reel
New York, NY
4 weeks, $450
3/18/2010 Wendy Gillette
Live Webcast: Reputation Management in the Age of Social Media
Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross, chief reputation strategist at Weber Shandwick, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series
ONLINE
40 minutes, $30
3/18/2010 Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross
Nonfiction Book Writing
Draft your book with the help of a former acquiring editor and published author
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
3/18/2010 Ashley Shelby
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get the tools you need to get your book sold!
ONLINE
2 weeks, $250
3/18/2010 Laura Mazer
The Whole Freelancer
Build a thriving career as a freelancer
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/18/2010 Molly Knight Raskin
Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive
Control the PR message during a meltdown for your company or client
New York, NY
1 day, $349
3/19/2010 Mark Macias
Flash for Journalists
Learn how use Adobe Flash to create interactive graphics, slideshows, maps, and quizzes
New York, NY
2 days, $425
3/20/2010 Duy Linh Tu
Blogging and Social Media Essentials
Build your online presence with blogs, Twitter, and Facebook
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
3/22/2010 Melanie Nayer
How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal
Create a great proposal that editors and agents can't put down
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
3/22/2010 Madelyn Cain
Women's Magazine Writing Boot Camp
Write for the lucrative women's magazines and blogs
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
3/22/2010 Rebecca Webber
Food Writing Boot Camp
Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
3/22/2010 Molly Watson
Memoir Writing
Tell -- and sell -- the story of your life
ONLINE
10 weeks, $599
3/22/2010 Paula Bernstein
Recipe Writing
Craft recipes for magazines and cookbooks with recipe developer Molly Watson
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/22/2010 Molly Watson
Young Adult Novel Writing
Write your YA book with the help of a senior editor at Scholastic
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
3/22/2010 Lisa Ann Sandell
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
3/22/2010 Darragh Worland
Breaking Into Travel Writing
Turn your next vacation into a paid clip
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
3/23/2010 Lisa Davis
Panel: Finding the Creative Spark (New York)
A discussion about how to drive creativity and innovation in your organization
New York, NY
1.5 hours, $30
3/23/2010
Children's Picture Book Writing
Complete a first draft in just 6 weeks
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
3/23/2010 Dashka Slater
Webcast: Understanding Google Analytics
What you need to know to make data-driven decisions
ONLINE
1 hour, $65
3/23/2010 Jennifer Lindsay
Breaking into Event Planning
Learn how to execute flawless events
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
3/24/2010 Ginger Campbell
Personal Essay Workshop: Advanced
Learn what makes a great essay from the articles director of Self
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
3/24/2010 Paula Derrow
Writing for Children's Television
How to take a book, character, or idea and turn it into a children's TV show
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
3/24/2010 Craig Shemin
Intro to Fashion Writing
Get published, land freelance work, and become a buzz-making fashion writer
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
3/24/2010 Sally Lourenco
Intro to Travel Writing
Take your writing to new places
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
3/24/2010 David Abel
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
3/24/2010 Erika Mailman
Maximize Advertising Revenue through Yield Management
How to increase revenue through impressions and higher rates
New York, NY
1 day, $249
3/25/2010 James Deaker
Advanced Copy Editing
The finer points of grammar and the larger issues of style
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/25/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
Intro to Multimedia Journalism
Create compelling interactive packages with photos, audio, and video
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
3/25/2010 Darragh Worland
Copy Editing: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will sharpen your copy editing skills
New York, NY
1 day, $349
3/26/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
Improve Your Memoir
Workshop your book with an executive editor at Penguin
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
3/27/2010 Joy Peskin
Breaking into Food Writing
Eat, drink, and be published
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
3/31/2010 David McAninch
Advanced Social Networking for Media Professionals
Super-charge your social media presence
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
3/31/2010 Sree Sreenivasan
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your ideas into the next great novel
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
3/31/2010 Kristin Harmel
Public Relations Pros: How to Pitch Like a Journalist
Master the publicist/editor relationship and pitch with success
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
4/1/2010 Hillary Geronemus
Copywriting Essentials
Learn how to write great advertising and marketing copy
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
4/1/2010 Dave Nieker
How to Find Out Anything
Become an ace researcher and add a valuable skill to your resume
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
4/5/2010 Don MacLeod
Brand Writing
Expand your brand from concept to household name with social media, marketing, and a plan that works
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
4/5/2010 Alexis Mezzina DiResta
Build An Author Platform to Promote Your Book
Generate buzz, build publicity, and get your book noticed
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
4/5/2010 Joel Schwartzberg
Breaking into Multimedia Journalism
How to use audio, video, and graphics to enhance your work
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
4/6/2010 Katherine Bell
Developing Online Videos
How to create original content for the web, podcasts, and other new media
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
4/6/2010 Laurie Scheer
Novel Writing: Women's Fiction
Draft, workshop, and learn to publish chick lit
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
4/6/2010 Saralee Rosenberg
Feature Writing
Research, write, and sell narrative-driven features
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
4/6/2010 Joe Pappalardo
Travel Writing Boot Camp
With a China-based correspondent for Newsweek
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
4/6/2010 Manuela Zoninsein
Get Your Book Published
How to navigate the publishing industry and get your book on the shelves
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
4/6/2010 Felicia Pride
How to Get a Literary Agent
How to find, solicit, and secure the right representation for your work
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
4/7/2010 Nicole Diamond Austin
Breaking into Online Writing
Get paid to write for the web
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
4/7/2010 Will Doig
Creative Marketing: One-Day Intensive
Advanced tips and tricks for copywriters, marketers, and PR folks
New York, NY
1 day, $349
4/7/2010 Jennifer Eggers
Personal Essay Writing
Personal essays are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
4/7/2010 Steve Friedman
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
4/7/2010 Tony Dozois
Reinventing Print Content for the Web
Create engaging, relevant interactive sites that keep readers coming back
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
4/7/2010 Rachel Hager
Boot Camp for Journalists
Write and sell articles for print and online publications in our signature class
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
4/8/2010 Jason Feifer
Environmental Writing and Reporting
Write about climate, green living and technology, and other in-demand stories
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
4/8/2010 Sara Goudarzi
Breaking into Travel Writing
A one-day workshop with an editor for the Lonely Planet guidebooks
San Francisco, CA
5.5 hours, $125
4/10/2010 Jay Cooke
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills and get freelance work as an editor
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
4/12/2010 Magdalena Alagna
Intro to Travel Writing
Travel the world and get paid for it
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
4/12/2010 AnneLise Sorensen
From Essay to Memoir
Build your memoir from a single pivotal moment
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
4/12/2010 Abby Sher
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft your book while you learn how to get an agent, sell it, and market it
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
4/12/2010 Kristin Harmel
Writing about Parenting
With glamour.com's Storked! blogger
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
4/12/2010 Christine Coppa
Breaking into Food Writing
Eat, drink, and be published
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
4/12/2010 Jane Black
Pitch Letter Essentials
Learn how to craft a knockout query letter
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
4/13/2010 Sam Baltrusis
Copy Editing Essentials
Become a copy editor and master a career-boosting skill
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
4/13/2010 Derek Gale
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
4/13/2010 Alison Pace
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
4/13/2010 Gaylord Fields
Personal Essay Writing: Advanced
Fine-tune your personal essay with the help of a Marie Claire blogger
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
4/13/2010 Maura Kelly
TV Writing: Spec Script
Start (and finish!) your sitcom or drama in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
4/13/2010 Laurie Scheer
Writing Front of Book Articles
Break into top magazines with a short piece
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
4/14/2010 Sara Wilson
Client Management for Public Relations Professionals
How to retain and grow happy clients in PR
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
4/14/2010 Dan Simon
Screenwriting
Finish your screenplay in three months
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
4/14/2010 D.B. Gilles
Blogging
Build a brand, learn from your audience, and create a connection with readers
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
4/14/2010 Melanie Nayer
Health and Medical Writing
Understand and write about medical studies
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
4/14/2010 Mary Pinkowish
Breakfast Series: PR Business Development: How to Close New Business and Upsell Your Current Account
Kelly McCarthy, director of business development for Ruder Finn, speaks at Mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes breakfast series
New York, NY
1 hour, $30
4/15/2010 Kelly McCarthy
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will make it out of the slush pile
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
4/15/2010 Ryan Fischer-Harbage
Panel: How to Make Money From Blogging (New York)
You've always wanted to write, so you started a blog.
New York, NY
1.5 hours, $0
4/15/2010
The Writers' Institute at the Graduate Center, CUNY
An exceptional certificate program for nonfiction and creative writing
New York, NY
4/15/2010
Live Webcast: PR Business Development: How to Close New Business and Upsell Your Current Accounts
Kelly McCarthy, director of business development for Ruder Finn, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series
ONLINE
40 minutes, $30
4/15/2010 Kelly McCarthy
Create Your Own Website
Learn to make your own basic web page on a Mac
New York, NY
2 days, $425
4/17/2010 Duy Linh Tu
Get Over Your Writer's Block
Led by an associate editor at Viking
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
4/17/2010 Kendra Levin
Blogging Essentials
Build your online presence, create a brand, and connect with readers
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
4/19/2010 Nadine Jolie
1–100 out of 376 courses