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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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Brand Writing Expand your brand from concept to household name with social media, marketing, and a plan that works |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/16/2010 | Alexis Mezzina DiResta |
| 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 Scripts for Online Video How to write digital shorts for the web, podcasts, and mobile phones |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/16/2010 | Laurie Scheer |
| Advanced Nonfiction Book Proposal Revise and polish your proposal to have it agent-ready |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
2/17/2010 | Jill Rothenberg |
| From Essay to Memoir Build your memoir from a single pivotal moment |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/17/2010 | Abby Sher |
| Research and Reporting Gather solid information for journalism, television, nonfiction, and fiction stories |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
2/17/2010 | Jon Leiberman |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Travel Writing Boot Camp With an editor from the Lonely Planet guidebooks |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
2/24/2010 | Jay Cooke |
| 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 |
| Blogging Build a brand, learn from your audience, and create a connection with readers |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
3/3/2010 | Melanie Nayer |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| How to Write Chick Lit Turn your ideas into the next great novel |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
3/22/2010 | Kristin Harmel |
| Children's Picture Book Writing Complete a first draft in just 6 weeks |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
3/23/2010 | Dashka Slater |
| 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 |
| Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
3/31/2010 | Darragh Worland |
| Feature Writing Research, write, and sell narrative-driven features |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
4/6/2010 | Joe Pappalardo |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Breaking into Food Writing Eat, drink, and be published |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
4/12/2010 | Jane Black |
| TV Writing: Spec Script Start (and finish!) your sitcom or drama in 3 months! |
ONLINE 12 weeks, $610 |
4/13/2010 | Laurie Scheer |
| 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 |
| Pitch Letter Essentials Write irresistible proposals that keep assignments coming in |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
4/20/2010 | Carl Hoffman |
| Breaking into Travel Writing An editor of Frommers.com shows you how to get paid to see the world |
Washington DC 3 hours, $65 |
4/26/2010 | Jason Clampet |
| Short Story Writing Learn the fundamentals of fiction and how to get your short stories published |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
4/27/2010 | S. Kirk Walsh |
| Live Webcast: SEO PR 2.0: How to Get Found in All the Right Places Greg Jarboe, president and co-founder of SEO-PR, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series |
ONLINE 40 minutes, $30 |
5/20/2010 | Greg Jarboe |
| Live Webcast: Using PR and Video to Amplify the Message Andy Plesser, founder and CEO of Beet.tv, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series |
ONLINE 40 minutes, $30 |
6/17/2010 | Andy Plesser |
| Live Webcast: Which Metrics Matter in PR Measurement Blake Robinson, director of research and measurement at Attention, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series |
ONLINE 40 minutes, $30 |
7/15/2010 | Blake Robinson |
| 10 Public Speaking Tips with Joel Schwartzberg (Video) Prep for your next speech, meeting, or interview with help from our expert public speaking coach. |
ONLINE |
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| 5 Acrobat Survival Tricks (Video) Geoff Blake addresses five common problems faced by Acrobat users. His step-by-step fixes include inserting and managing headers and footers, adding header rules and other page components, replacing graphics, and editing text. |
ONLINE |
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| 5 Makeover Web Strategies (Video) It's easy to know when a website needs a redesign, but knowing just what to do with an outdated site is a lot more difficult. |
ONLINE |
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| Achieving eBook Success with Neelan Choksi of Lexcycle (Video) Neelan Choksi's company made it possible to read books on the iPhone. He can teach you a thing or two about the future of publishing. |
ONLINE |
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| Advertising: The New Creative Agency (Video) A panel discussion with experts on interactive advertising |
ONLINE 1 hour, 4 minutes |
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| All About Photoshop Brushes (Video) This tutorial teaches you all the techniques you need to enhance your work with Photoshop brushes. |
ONLINE |
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| Ask Laurel: How Can I Go from College to Career? (Video) Still in school but want to start your career in journalism? Mediabistro.com founder Laurel Touby tells you how to stop dreaming and start doing! |
ONLINE 24 minutes |
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| Ask Laurel: How Can I Go from Model to Model Journalist? (Video) Mediabistro.com founder Laurel Touby's advice on how to launch a media career when you don't have time for an internship. |
ONLINE 16 minutes |
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| Be A Blog Star, Part 1 (Video) How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends |
ONLINE 14 minutes |
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| Be A Blog Star, Part 2 (Video) How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends |
ONLINE 16 minutes |
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| Behind the Reporter's Notebook: The Power of the Crowd with Jeff Howe (Video) Wisdom from one of the smartest voices in the crowd |
ONLINE |
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| Branded Entertainment: Can It Work Online? (Video) Learn from the trans-media entertainment experts at Mediabistro's UGCX panel |
ONLINE |
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| Branding Yourself (Video) A combination of risk-taking and innovative thinking has made the Times a leader in interactive multimedia reporting. |
ONLINE |
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| Breaking Into Advertising (Video) Start climbing the agency ladder with our insider tips for success on how to get ahead in advertising |
ONLINE 9 minutes |
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| Breaking Into Broadcast (Video) Breaking Into Broadcast |
ONLINE 7 minutes |
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| Breaking Into Design (Video) Got a good eye? Now get some skills. Stephanie Murg takes you through what you’ll need to get a job in graphics. |
ONLINE 7 minutes |
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| Breaking Into Magazines (Video) To find your way in this business, make a niche for yourself. We’ll give you the scoop on how to succeed. |
ONLINE 6 minutes |
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| Breaking Into Newspapers (Video) The paper biz is changing—learn about how you can create a niche and prove yourself |
ONLINE 8 minutes |
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| Breaking Into Online Media (Video) Writing, editing, and producing web-based content is the latest track to media success |
ONLINE 7 minutes |
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| Breaking Into Public Relations (Video) PR is all about communication—we’ll show you how to enhance your skills in new media and beyond |
ONLINE 9 minutes |
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| Breaking into Sports Journalism (Video) A panel discussion about covering sports for TV, newspapers, magazines, and blogs |
ONLINE 1.5 hours |
TBD | Alison Overholt |
| Building a Media Business Through User Content and Engagement (Video) Readers want engaging content. Advertisers invest in relationships. Kate Thorp explains how she has built a highly successful community based on these principles, in her talk at Mediabistro's UGCX conference. |
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| Can I Do That On My Blog? (Video) We walk you through blog ethics and etiquette, and teach you how to make good choices for your site. |
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| Coup de Reportage (Video) How to manage and engage media in the age of conversation |
ONLINE 20 minutes |
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| Create a Flash Website (Video) | ONLINE |
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| Deceptively Simple Illustrator Techniques (Video) Design a complex logo using quick, simple Illustrator techniques. |
ONLINE |
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| Design Influences: Visual Inspiration from the Past (Video) This tutorial illustrates how contemporary designers draw on art movements from the early-to-mid 20th century such as Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Pop Art. |
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| Design Police Report: 5 Web Design Crimes (Video) These websites are guilty of heinous design felonies that alienate users. |
ONLINE |
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| Direct Access: Ben Ifeld on Citizen Journalism (Video) Our exclusive interview with a hyper-local specialist |
ONLINE |
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| Direct Access: Chris Tolles on New Directions for Writers (Video) Our exclusive interview with a new media expert |
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