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| Course | Location | Start Date | Instructor |
| FEATURED COURSES WASHINGTON DC | |||
| Pitch Letter Essentials How to write irresistible proposals |
Washington, DC 1 night, $65 |
7/7/2009 | Carl Hoffman |
| Breaking into Freelancing Practical tips and advice for aspiring writers |
Washington, DC 1 night, $65 |
7/14/2009 | Karen Sommer Shalett |
| Copy Editing Essentials Learn the rules so you can break them |
Washington, DC 1 night, $65 |
7/21/2009 | Stephanie Kanowitz |
| Breaking into Food Writing Eat, drink, and be published |
Washington, DC 1 night, $65 |
7/28/2009 | Jane Black |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Research and Reporting Gather solid information for journalism, television, nonfiction, and fiction stories |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
7/8/2009 | Jon Leiberman |
| Brand Writing Build your brand from concept to household name |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
7/13/2009 | Alexis Mezzina DiResta |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Writing about Parenting Turn your parenting experiences into published pieces |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
7/16/2009 | Ziba Kashef |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Humor Writing From headlines to punchlines |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
7/22/2009 | Brett Leveridge |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Intro to Multimedia Journalism Create compelling interactive packages with photos, audio, and video |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
8/4/2009 | Darragh Worland |
| 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 |
| Advanced Nonfiction Book Proposal Revise and polish your proposal to have it agent-ready |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
8/12/2009 | Jill Rothenberg |
| Nonfiction Book Writing Draft your book with the help of a published author |
ONLINE 12 weeks, $610 |
9/8/2009 | Leslie T. Sharpe |
| Short Story Writing Learn the fundamentals of fiction and how to get your short stories published |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
9/8/2009 | S. Kirk Walsh |
| Environmental Writing and Reporting Writing about climate, energy, and other in-demand stories |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
9/9/2009 | Doug Struck |
| Health and Medical Writing Understand and write about medical studies |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/9/2009 | Mary Pinkowish |
| Novel Writing Draft your novel in 3 months! |
ONLINE 12 weeks, $610 |
9/9/2009 | Erika Mailman |
| Intro to Magazine Writing Write for the glossies |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/14/2009 | Vanessa Bush |
| Nonfiction Book Proposal Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/14/2009 | Jill Rothenberg |
| Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced Finish your manuscript |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/14/2009 | Kristin Harmel |
| Young Adult Novel Writing: Advanced Workshop your YA novel with a senior editor |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/14/2009 | Jill Santopolo |
| Memoir Writing With the author of the memoir Trail of Crumbs |
ONLINE 10 weeks, $599 |
9/15/2009 | Kim Sunee |
| Webcast: Online Search Marketing for Advertising Agencies How to add cutting-edge SEO, SEM, and social media marketing to your marketing mix |
ONLINE 1. 5 hours, $65 |
9/15/2009 | Steve Bookbinder |
| Writing Comedy for TV Create jokes, sketches, TV show ideas, and everlasting happiness |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/15/2009 | Alan Cross |
| Writing Scripts for Online Video How to write digital shorts for the Web, podcasts, and mobile phones |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
9/16/2009 | Laurie Scheer |
| Stiletto Boot Camp Write for the best-paying women's magazines |
ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/21/2009 | Cara Birnbaum |
| Financial Writing Write about the economy, business, and the financial crisis |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
9/22/2009 | Beverly Goodman |
| Intermediate Copy Editing Master the rules that govern clean copy |
ONLINE 6 weeks, $425 |
9/22/2009 | Cheryl Della Pietra |
| Personal Essay Writing: Advanced | ONLINE 8 weeks, $499 |
9/22/2009 | Ken Foster |
| Comic Book and Graphic Novel Writing Work in a medium that publishers and studios love |
ONLINE 4 weeks, $350 |
9/28/2009 | David Seidman |
| Advertising: The New Creative Agency (Video) A panel discussion with experts on interactive advertising |
ONLINE 1 hour, 4 minutes |
TBD | |
| 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 |
TBD | |
| 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 |
TBD | |
| Be A Blog Star, Part 1 (Video) How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends |
ONLINE 14 minutes |
TBD | |
| Be A Blog Star, Part 2 (Video) How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends |
ONLINE 16 minutes |
TBD | |
| Breaking into Sports Journalism (Video) A panel discussion about covering sports for TV, newspapers, magazines, and blogs |
ONLINE 1.5 hours |
TBD | Alison Overholt |
| Editors on Truth Serum (Video) Editors at leading publications discuss the new rules of success in print and online |
ONLINE 57 minutes |
TBD | |
| Enhance Your Career: The Informational Interview (Video) A great meeting can help you make the next step toward success. |
ONLINE 17 minutes |
TBD | |
| Enhance Your Career: The Power of Groups (Video) When you reach out and work together, your career and your life will benefit. |
ONLINE 17 minutes |
TBD | |
| Fact-Checking (Video) How to work with writers and editors, mark up copy, and track down information and sources |
ONLINE 18 minutes |
TBD | Katherine Wessling |
| From Blogger to Author: How Bloggers Get Book Deals, and What This Means for Publishing (Video) How bloggers get book deals and what this means for publishing |
ONLINE 1 hour |
TBD | |
| Get a New Job: Career Blogs Show You How (Video) Stay ahead of the competition with advice and resources from job search experts |
ONLINE 15 minutes |
TBD | |
| Get a New Job: Pass the Edit Test (Video) This post-interview opportunity can get you the position of your dreams. |
ONLINE 13:25 minutes |
TBD | |
| Get a New Job: Storytelling for Job Interviews (Video) Prep for the interview by having your stories straight. |
ONLINE 17 minutes |
TBD | |
| Get a New Job: Thank-You Notes That Work (Video) We give you the secrets of writing the thank-you that gets you hired. |
ONLINE 11 minutes |
TBD | |
| Get a New Job: The Right Resume (Video) These days, every word counts. Make your resume work harder for you. |
ONLINE 16 minutes |
TBD | |
| Get Noticed on Wikipedia (Video) Increase and influence your web presence on the world's largest encyclopedia |
ONLINE 18 mins. |
TBD | |
| Get the Gig: Clips That Work (Video) Your previous publications can help you score your next job or assignment. |
ONLINE 20 minutes |
TBD | |
| Get the Gig: Perfecting Your Pitch (Video) The right query letter will help you get your next assignment. |
ONLINE 15 minutes |
TBD | |
| How Online Video Is Changing the Internet, Part 1: Overview (Video) Understand how online video works, where and how it's being used on the web, what makes it effective, and what the future most likely holds |
ONLINE 21 mins. |
TBD | Manoush Zomorodi |
| How Online Video Is Changing the Internet, Part 2: Making Your Mark -- and a Healthy Profit (Video) How amateurs, corporations, and mainstream media are making money with online video, plus tips for creating compelling content |
ONLINE 15 mins. |
TBD | Manoush Zomorodi |
| How to Make a Successful Short Film (Video) A practical and inspiring panel discussion on how to make movies that get noticed |
ONLINE 1 hour 23 min |
TBD | |
| How to Promote Yourself on Facebook (Video) Get your face out there by following these simple tips and insider tricks from a new media expert |
ONLINE 36 minutes |
TBD | |
| How to Search Google Like a Pro (Video) Research experts share search tips that will save time and get the results you want |
ONLINE 24 minutes |
TBD | |
| How to Start a Blog (Video) Blogging nuts-and-bolts for people, products, and companies |
ONLINE 15 mins. |
TBD | David White |
| How to Throw a Digital Book Party (Video) Create a buzz around your book launch with the latest social networking tips and tools |
ONLINE 26 minutes |
TBD | |
| How to Write an Arts and Culture Review (Video) Get started writing about music, film, books, theater or any other arts and culture topic |
ONLINE 15 mins. |
TBD | Manoush Zomorodi |
| Improve Your Web Life: New Sites, New Uses, New You (Video) Fast, accessible solutions to Internet overload |
ONLINE 1 hr 41 min |
TBD | Sree Sreenivasan |
| Job Search 2.0 (Video) Take advantage of web-based resources as you make your next career move. |
ONLINE 46 minutes |
TBD | |
| Land Your First Editorial Job (Video) A panel discussion featuring top magazine editors and writers |
ONLINE 1 hour, 30 minutes |
TBD | |
| Making Sense of Social Media (Video) How to create and sustain online communities that support your business |
ONLINE 1.5 hours |
TBD | |
| Media Life Skills: Tame Your Inbox (Video) Liberate your work life with these email management strategies. |
ONLINE 10 minutes |
TBD | |
| Media Life Skills: Write Better Email (Video) A few quick editorial tips can save you time and help you get responses. |
ONLINE 10 minutes |
TBD | |
| Online Video: Power to the People (Video) Robert Scoble and friends show you how to build a smart business strategy with online video |
ONLINE 1 hour, 11 minutes |
TBD | |
| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Best Life (Video) Best Life editor-in-chief Stephen Perrine evaluates story ideas from four writers who pitch him live and in person |
ONLINE 36 mins. |
TBD | |
| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Blender (Video) Our hopeful writers pitch features to editor-in-chief Craig Marks of Blender, which covers a huge variety of popular music -- and that's all. |
ONLINE 20 mins. |
TBD | |
| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Cookie (Video) Cookie editor-in-chief Pilar Guzmán likes two out of three of our writer's pitches—but which ones? |
ONLINE 27 mins. |
TBD | |
| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Esquire (Video) Esquire articles editor David Katz meets with four writers who want to break into the award-winning magazine |
ONLINE 36 mins. |
TBD | |
| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Food & Wine (Video) Food & Wine editor-in-chief Dana Cowin meets four writers and hopes to hear adventurous ideas |
ONLINE 28 mins. |
TBD | |
| Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Ladies' Home Journal (Video) Writers looking for a big audience pitch Ladies Home Journal editor-in-chief Diane Salvatore |
ONLINE 36 mins. |
TBD | |
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