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Food Writing: Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles. Learn which magazines are easiest to break into and how to write pitches editors will love. Online class starts Nov. 30. learn more

On-Camera Training: Tape a professional video and learn to be clear and confident on camera. Dec. 4 in NYC. learn more

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Course Location Start Date Instructor
FEATURED ON DEMAND
On-Camera Media Training: 6-Session Self-Paced Course
Polish your on-camera presence, prepare your message, and practice for your debut with our self-guided curriculum
ONLINE
$179
Self-Paced Course
NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller: A New Strategy for a Media Powerhouse (Video)
The most important talk you'll hear this year on the future of the media
ONLINE
53 minutes
On Demand
Blogging: Advanced
Make your blog search engine friendly -- and prosperous
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/24/2009 Melanie Nayer
Travel Writing Boot Camp
With a China-based correspondent for Newsweek
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/24/2009 Manuela Zoninsein
Writing Scripts for Online Video
How to write digital shorts for the Web, podcasts, and mobile phones
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/24/2009 Laurie Scheer
Get Over Your Writer's Block
Led by an associate editor at Viking
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
11/30/2009 Kendra Levin
Food Writing Boot Camp
Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/30/2009 Molly Watson
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft your book while you learn how to get an agent, sell it, and market it
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/30/2009 Kristin Harmel
Public Relations: From Crisis Communications to Social Media
Learn crisis management, speech writing, and new media tools for PR
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/30/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your funny stories into fiction
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
12/1/2009 Kristin Harmel
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
12/1/2009 Gaylord Fields
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Make the move to online publications
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/2/2009 Tiffany Black
Breaking into Freelancing
Write for magazines, even if you don't have any clips
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/3/2009 Vince Beiser
On-Camera Media Training: One-Day Intensive
Tape a professional video and learn to be clear and confident on camera
New York, NY
1 day, $475
12/4/2009 Debra Alfarone
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
12/5/2009 Dov S-S Simens
Adobe Photoshop
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop on a Mac
New York, NY
2 days, $425
12/5/2009 Mara Sachs
Create Order Through Simplicity
Take control: streamline your stuff, your goals, and your life
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/5/2009 Mary Carlomagno
Transition from Print to Online Magazine Writing
Learn how to become an online journalist
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/7/2009 Laurel House
Breaking Into Editorial Photography
How to get the best freelance photo jobs
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/7/2009 Stella Kramer
Intro to Multimedia Journalism
Create compelling interactive packages with photos, audio, and video
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
12/7/2009 Darragh Worland
Intro to Public Relations
What you need to know to get your foot in the door
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
12/7/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
How to Make a Documentary Film on a Shoestring Budget
Cost-saving steps to get your film made
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/8/2009 Kevin Leadingham
Panel: Social Media and the Customer: Focus on Community Management
Discover how community management can drive great customer service and transform your business
New York, NY
1.5 hours, $30
12/8/2009
Personal Essay Clinic: Advanced
Get your completed essay polished -- and published
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/8/2009 Paula Derrow
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
12/8/2009 Rebecca Smith Hurd
Social Networking for Media Professionals
How to make the most of social media like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/9/2009 Sree Sreenivasan
Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive
Control the PR message during a meltdown for your company or client
New York, NY
1 day, $349
12/11/2009 Mark Macias
Improve Your Memoir
Workshop your book with an executive editor at Penguin
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/12/2009 Joy Peskin
InDesign for Writers and Editors
Become proficient in InDesign in just one weekend
New York, NY
2 days, $425
12/12/2009 Patricia Ryan
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
12/12/2009 Dov S-S Simens
Breaking into Wine Writing
Turn a love of wine into a writing career
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/14/2009 Susannah Gold
Business and Email Writing
Create powerful correspondence, newsletters, and marketing materials
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/14/2009 Frances Trelease
eBook Summit
Innovations in Digital Publishing
New York, NY
$345
12/15/2009
Pitch Letter Essentials
Target, craft, and sell magazine stories through query letters
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/16/2009 Vince Beiser
Photography Portfolio Review with Stella Kramer
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photo editor critiques your work and tells you where to sell it
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/16/2009 Stella Kramer
Pitch Letter Essentials
Learn the secrets to irresistable query letters
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/16/2009 Betty Ming Liu
Intro to Event Planning
The former event manager at Vogue shows you how to produce fantastic parties and promotions
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/11/2010 Laura Lachman
Intro to Public Relations
What you need to know to get your foot in the door
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/11/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Young Adult Novel Writing: Advanced
Workshop your YA novel with a senior editor
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/11/2010 Jill Santopolo
Screenwriting
Finish your screenplay in three months
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
1/12/2010 D.B. Gilles
Feature Writing
Research, write, and sell narrative-driven features
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/12/2010 Joe Pappalardo
Intro to Magazine Publishing
Learn how to be an effective publisher, editor, or sales rep and how to launch your own print or online title
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/12/2010 James Kaminsky
Short Story Writing
Learn the fundamentals of fiction and how to get your short stories published
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
1/12/2010 S. Kirk Walsh
Young Adult Novel Writing
Write your YA book with the help of an editor at Viking Children?s Books
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/12/2010 Kendra Levin
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Build an advertising portfolio and get work
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/13/2010 Kim Taylor
Food Writing Boot Camp
Develop a porfolio of food pieces with the editor-in-chief of Fine Cooking
New York, NY
6 weeks, $425
1/13/2010 Laurie Buckle
How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal that Sells
Learn directly from an agent what gets books sold
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
1/13/2010 Ryan Fischer-Harbage
Blogging
Build a brand, learn from your audience, and create a connection with readers
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/13/2010 Melanie Nayer
Intro to Travel Writing
Travel the world -- and get paid for it
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/13/2010 David Abel
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/13/2010 Jill Schwartzman
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/13/2010 Erika Mailman
Intro to TV News Reporting
Tape two professional news segments for a demo reel
New York, NY
4 weeks, $450
1/14/2010 Debra Alfarone
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft, workshop, and learn to publish today's most marketable fiction
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/14/2010 Saralee Rosenberg
Advanced Copy Editing
The finer points of grammar and the larger issues of style
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/14/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
Copy Editing: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will sharpen your copy editing skills
New York, NY
1 day, $349
1/15/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills and get freelance work as an editor
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
1/19/2010 Magdalena Alagna
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal with the help of a literary agent
New York, NY
6 weeks, $425
1/19/2010 Mollie Glick
Public Speaking Workshop
A workshop to help you learn to present effectively
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
1/19/2010 Joel Schwartzberg
Children's Picture Book Writing
Complete a first draft in just 6 weeks
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
1/19/2010 Dashka Slater
TV Writing: Spec Script
Complete a polished script that shows you belong in the writer's room
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/19/2010 Laurie Scheer
Writing and Editing for the Web
Learn how to write knockout copy and launch a career in online content
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/19/2010 Tiffany Black
Career in Transition
A workshop for creative professionals figuring out what's next
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
1/20/2010 Michael Pollock
Creative Marketing: One-Day Intensive
Advanced tips and tricks for copywriters, marketers, and PR folks
New York, NY
1 day, $349
1/20/2010 Jennifer Eggers
How to Find Out Anything
Become an ace researcher and add a valuable skill to your resume
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
1/20/2010 Don MacLeod
Young Adult Novel Writing
Draft your YA novel in 3 months!
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
1/20/2010 Claudia Gabel
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Break into advertising!
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/20/2010 Dave Nieker
Intro to Social Media
Expand your network through Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/20/2010 Tiffany Black
Memoir Writing
Tell -- and sell -- the story of your life
ONLINE
10 weeks, $599
1/20/2010 Wendy Dale
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get your book sold!
Los Angeles, CA
4 hours, $125
1/21/2010 Daniel Smetanka
Breakfast Series: How to Create Strategic Connections and Expand Your PR Business
Darryl Salerno, president of Second Quadrant Solutions, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes breakfast series
New York, NY
1 hour, $30
1/21/2010 Darryl Salerno
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
1/21/2010 Alison Pace
Live Webcast: How to Create Strategic Connections and Expand Your PR Business
Darryl Salerno, president of Second Quadrant Solutions, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series
ONLINE
40 minutes, $30
1/21/2010 Darryl Salerno
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get the tools you need to get your book sold!
ONLINE
2 weeks, $250
1/21/2010 Laura Mazer
The Whole Freelancer
Build a thriving career as a freelancer
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/21/2010 Molly Knight Raskin
Copy Editing Essentials
Learn copy editing symbols, grammar basics, and how to get copy editing jobs
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
1/23/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
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
1/23/2010 Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett
HTML Fundamentals
Learn how to code and design web pages
New York, NY
2 days, $425
1/23/2010 David Tristman
Boot Camp for Journalists
Write and sell articles for print and online publications in our signature class
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/25/2010 Julia Dahl
Intro to Travel Writing
Travel the world and get paid for it
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/25/2010 AnneLise Sorensen
Screenwriting Workshop
How to turn any idea into a screenplay
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
1/25/2010 Edmund Lee
Brand Writing
Expand your brand from concept to household name with social media, marketing, and a plan that works
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
1/25/2010 Alexis Mezzina DiResta
Stiletto Boot Camp
Write for the best-paying women's magazines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/25/2010 Cara Birnbaum
TV News Writing
Learn how to write newscasts and find work in television news
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/25/2010 Wendy Gillette
Personal Essay Clinic: Writing About Family
Workshop your first person piece with an editor from Self
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
1/26/2010 Paula Derrow
Web 3.0 Conference
Semantic Web Strategies
New York, NY
$545
1/26/2010
Nonfiction Book Writing
Draft your book and learn how to get it published
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/26/2010 Leslie T. Sharpe
Personal Essay Writing
First-person pieces are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/26/2010 Pamela Kruger
Personal Essay Writing: Advanced ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/26/2010 Maura Kelly
Recipe Writing
Craft recipes for magazines and cookbooks
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/26/2010 Anthony Hoy Fong
Personal Essay Writing
Personal essays are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/27/2010 Steve Friedman
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
A two-day clinic on crafting the perfect resume, cover letter, and thank you note
New York, NY
2 days, $250
1/27/2010 Patrick Knisley
The Business of Freelancing
How to make money and be successful as a full-time freelancer
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
1/27/2010 Joel Keller
Intro to Magazine Writing
Write for the glossies
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/27/2010 Kari Molvar
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
A two-week clinic on crafting the perfect resume, cover letter, and thank you note
ONLINE
2 weeks, $250
1/28/2010 Patrick Knisley
Final Cut Pro
Learn how to edit professional-quality video
New York, NY
2 days, $425
1/30/2010 Karen Nourse
Advanced Travel Writing
With an editor from the Lonely Planet guidebooks
San Francisco, CA
5.5 hours, $125
1/30/2010 Jay Cooke
Foundations in Form: Prose Writing
A creative prose writing workshop led by an MFA program director
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
2/1/2010 Jackson Taylor
Personal Essay Workshop
Turn a personal experience into a story that will get published
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
2/1/2010 Maura Kelly
Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced
Finish your manuscript
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
2/1/2010 Kristin Harmel
Query Letter Writing Workshop
How to write a query letter that will hook an agent
ONLINE
1 week, $125
2/1/2010 Mollie Glick
Travel Writing Boot Camp
Travel the world, and get paid for it
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
2/2/2010 James Sturz
TV Writing: Team Sketch Comedy
With Kevin Allison of legendary sketch comedy troupe The State
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
2/2/2010 Kevin Allison
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