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Career-building courses to launch you to the top of your field
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| Course | Location | Start Date | Instructor |
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| 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 |







