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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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| 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 | |
| Copy Editing Essentials Become a copy editor and master a career-boosting skill |
Los Angeles, CA 3 hours, $65 |
2/8/2010 | Gary North |
| Brand Writing Expand your brand from concept to household name with social media, marketing, and a plan that works |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/8/2010 | Alexis Mezzina DiResta |
| From Essay to Memoir Build your memoir from a single pivotal moment |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/8/2010 | Abby Sher |
| Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced Finish your manuscript |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/8/2010 | Kristin Harmel |
| Stiletto Boot Camp Write for the best-paying women's magazines and websites |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/8/2010 | Cara Birnbaum |
| Food Writing: Intro Eat, drink, and be published! |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/9/2010 | Andrea Strong |
| Personal Essay Writing: Advanced | ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/9/2010 | Maura Kelly |
| Reinventing Print Content for the Web Create interactive sites that keep readers coming back |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/9/2010 | Steve Singer |
| Webcast: How to Create a Social Media Strategy for Your Business How to use social media to build your business online |
ONLINE 1 hour, $65 |
2/9/2010 | Jennifer Lindsay |
| Writing Scripts for Online Video How to write digital shorts for the web, podcasts, and mobile phones |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/9/2010 | Laurie Scheer |
| Developing Online Video How to create original content for the web other new media platforms |
Los Angeles, CA 3 hours, $65 |
2/10/2010 | Jean McCormick |
| Breaking into Event Planning Learn how to execute flawless events from the former event manager at Vogue |
New York, NY 3 hours, $65 |
2/10/2010 | Laura Lachman |
| Memoir Writing Write your story and learn how to sell it to agents and editors |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/10/2010 | Kimberlee Auerbach |
| Brand Yourself How to market yourself and your project for maximum results |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/10/2010 | Laurie Scheer |
| Comic Book and Graphic Novel Writing Work in a medium that publishers and studios love |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/10/2010 | David Seidman |
| Environmental Writing and Reporting Write about climate, green living and technology, and other in-demand stories |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/10/2010 | Sara Goudarzi |
| Health and Medical Writing Understand and write about medical studies |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/10/2010 | Mary Pinkowish |
| Intro to Magazine Writing Write for the glossies |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/11/2010 | Lauren Waterman |
| Boot Camp for Journalists A reporting and writing class that will transform your portfolio |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/11/2010 | Julia Dahl |
| Intro to Multimedia Journalism Create compelling interactive packages with photos, audio, and video |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/11/2010 | Darragh Worland |
| Resume and Cover Letter Writing A two-week clinic on crafting the perfect resume, cover letter, and thank you note |
ONLINE 2 weeks, $250 |
2/11/2010 | Patrick Knisley |
| Writing about Parenting Turn your parenting experiences into published pieces |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/11/2010 | Meagan Francis |
| Travel Writing Boot Camp Travel the world and get paid for it |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/16/2010 | James Sturz |
| TV Writing: Team Sketch Comedy With Kevin Allison of legendary sketch comedy troupe The State |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/16/2010 | Kevin Allison |
| Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning Write better. Period. |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/16/2010 | Gaylord Fields |
| Intermediate Copy Editing Master the rules that govern clean copy |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/16/2010 | Cheryl Della Pietra |
| Memoir Writing: Advanced Fine-tune your manuscript to send it out to agents |
ONLINE 10 weeks, $599 |
2/16/2010 | Kim Sunee |
| Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it |
Los Angeles, CA 3 hours, $65 |
2/17/2010 | Jenna Rose Robbins |
| Tax Guidelines for Freelancers When to write things off -- and when to suck it up |
New York, NY 3 hours, $65 |
2/17/2010 | Howard Samuels |
| Advanced Nonfiction Book Proposal Revise and polish your proposal to have it agent-ready |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/17/2010 | Jill Rothenberg |
| Research and Reporting Gather solid information for journalism, television, nonfiction, and fiction stories |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/17/2010 | Jon Leiberman |
| Breakfast Series: Media Training: How to Prep Your Company, Client, and Yourself for Interviews Garrett Glaser, founder of Glaser Media LLC, speaks at Mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes breakfast series |
New York, NY 1 hour, $30 |
2/18/2010 | Garrett Glaser |
| Business and Email Writing Create powerful correspondence, newsletters, and marketing materials |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
2/18/2010 | Frances Trelease |
| Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning Write better. Period. |
New York, NY 4 weeks, $350 |
2/18/2010 | Magdalena Alagna |
| Nonfiction Book Writing Draft your manuscript with the help of a professional book packager and agent |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/18/2010 | Christa Bourg |
| Advanced Multimedia Journalism Master the aesthetics of audio-visual storytelling for the Web |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/18/2010 | Darragh Worland |
| Live Webcast: Media Training: How to Prep Your Company, Client, and Yourself for Interviews Garrett Glaser, founder of Glaser Media LLC, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series |
ONLINE 40 minutes, $30 |
2/18/2010 | Garrett Glaser |
| Young Adult Novel Writing Write your YA book with the help of an editor at HarperCollins Children's Books |
ONLINE 12 weeks, $610 |
2/18/2010 | Erica Sussman |
| 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 |
2/20/2010 | Dov S-S Simens |
| HTML Fundamentals Learn how to code and design web pages |
New York, NY 2 days, $425 |
2/20/2010 | David Tristman |
| Young Adult Novel Writing Workshop Workshop your book with an executive editor at Penguin |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
2/20/2010 | Joy Peskin |
| Intro to Copy Editing Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/21/2010 | James Smith |
| From Essay to Memoir Build your memoir from a series of linked essays |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
2/22/2010 | Andrew Craft |
| Develop Your Author Platform How to generate buzz, build publicity, and get your book noticed |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/22/2010 | Joel Schwartzberg |
| Op-Ed Writing for Print and Online Publications Write opinion columns for magazines, newspapers, and websites |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/22/2010 | Lionel Beehner |
| Public Relations: Plans and Press How to write targeted annual plans and master the media interview |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/22/2010 | S.j Sebellin-Ross |
| Breaking into Freelancing Write for magazines, even if you don't have any clips |
Los Angeles, CA 3 hours, $65 |
2/23/2010 | Vince Beiser |
| Advanced Grammar Improve your grammar and self-editing skills |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/23/2010 | Magdalena Alagna |
| Copywriting for the Web How to create copy for websites, emails, e-newsletters, and social media outlets |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/23/2010 | Derek Scheips |
| Writing Comedy for TV Create jokes, sketches, TV show ideas, and everlasting happiness |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/23/2010 | Alan Cross |
| Breaking into TV Comedy Writing Turn your one-liners into the next great sitcom |
New York, NY 3 hours, $65 |
2/24/2010 | Alan Cross |
| Travel Writing Boot Camp With an editor from the Lonely Planet guidebooks |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/24/2010 | Jay Cooke |
| Blogging Essentials Build your online presence, create a brand, and connect with readers |
Los Angeles, CA 3 hours, $65 |
2/25/2010 | Nadine Jolie |
| Get Credit for Your Advertising Impressions How to understand and use attribution models to measure ad impressions |
New York, NY 1 day, $249 |
2/25/2010 | Morris Martin |
| Interviewing Techniques for Journalists How to ask the questions -- and get the answers |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
2/25/2010 | Betty Ming Liu |
| Create Order Through Simplicity Take control: streamline your stuff, your goals, and your life |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
2/27/2010 | Mary Carlomagno |
| 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 |
2/27/2010 | Dov S-S Simens |
| The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book | San Francisco, CA 1 day, $125 |
2/28/2010 | Laura Mazer |
| Delivering Successful Professional Presentations Mastering public speaking for corporate environments |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
3/1/2010 | John Neffinger |
| Recipe Writing Learn how to create great recipes from Gourmet's former food editor |
New York, NY 4 weeks, $350 |
3/1/2010 | Shelley Wiseman |
| Intro to Public Relations What you need to know to get your foot in the door |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
3/1/2010 | S.j Sebellin-Ross |
| Blogging and Social Media Essentials Build your online presence with blogs, Twitter, and Facebook |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
3/1/2010 | Johnica Reed |
| Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it |
Boston, MA 3 hours, $65 |
3/2/2010 | Katherine Bell |
| Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials Create compelling online content |
Chicago, IL 3 hours, $65 |
3/2/2010 | Matt Alderton |
| Screenwriting Workshop How to turn any idea into a screenplay |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
3/3/2010 | Edmund Lee |
| Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials Make the move to online publications |
New York, NY 3 hours, $65 |
3/3/2010 | Tiffany Black |
| Blogging Build a brand, learn from your audience, and create a connection with readers |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
3/3/2010 | Melanie Nayer |
| Intro to TV News Reporting Tape two professional news segments for a demo reel |
New York, NY 4 weeks, $450 |
3/4/2010 | Wendy Gillette |
| The Secrets to Advertising Success through Social Media Learn social media and marketing strategies for your campaign |
New York, NY 1 day, $249 |
3/4/2010 | |
| Writing Comedy for TV Create jokes, sketches, TV show ideas, and everlasting happiness |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
3/4/2010 | Alan Cross |
| 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 |
3/5/2010 | Manoush Zomorodi |
| Adobe Photoshop Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop on a Mac |
New York, NY 2 days, $425 |
3/6/2010 | Mara Sachs |
| 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 |
3/6/2010 | Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett |
| Women's Magazine Writing Boot Camp Write for the lucrative women's magazines and blogs |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
3/8/2010 | Rebecca Webber |
| Travel Memoir Writing Turn a great trip into a bestseller |
ONLINE 10 weeks, $599 |
3/8/2010 | Franz Wisner |
| Copy Editing Essentials Learn the rules so you can break them |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
3/8/2010 | Stephanie Kanowitz |
| Breaking into the Glossies A former editor from Boston magazine shows you how to launch a freelance magazine career |
Boston, MA 3 hours, $65 |
3/9/2010 | Alyssa Giacobbe |
| Breaking into Freelancing Practical tips and advice for aspiring writers |
Chicago, IL 3 hours, $65 |
3/9/2010 | Erin Brereton |
| Breaking into Event Planning Learn how to execute flawless events |
Los Angeles, CA 3 hours, $65 |
3/9/2010 | Ginger Campbell |
| Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing Build an advertising portfolio and get work |
New York, NY 8 weeks, $499 |
3/9/2010 | Robyn Sands and Sandra Scher |
| Writing and Editing for the Web Learn how to write knockout copy and launch a career in online content |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
3/9/2010 | Tiffany Black |
| Social Networking for Media Professionals Get more out of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn |
New York, NY 3 hours, $65 |
3/10/2010 | Sree Sreenivasan |
| The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book Get your book sold! |
New York, NY 4 hours, $125 |
3/10/2010 | Deirdre Mullane |
| Nonfiction Book Proposal Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
3/10/2010 | Jill Schwartzman |
| Writing for NYC Publications With a former New York Daily News columnist |
New York, NY 5 weeks, $399 |
3/11/2010 | Betty Ming Liu |
| Advanced Copy Editing The finer points of grammar and the larger issues of style |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
3/11/2010 | Cheryl Della Pietra |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Chicago, IL 3 hours, $65 |
3/16/2010 | Linda Marsicano |
| 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 |
| Public Relations Essentials Break into the PR big leagues |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
3/16/2010 | Barbara Martin |
| 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 |
| 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 |











