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How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your ideas into the next great novel
Washington, DC
1 night, $65
11/9/2009 Kristin Harmel
Develop Your Author Platform
How to generate buzz, build publicity, and get your book noticed
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/9/2009 Joel Schwartzberg
From Essay to Memoir
Build your memoir from a single pivotal moment
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/9/2009 Abby Sher
Nonfiction Book Writing
Draft your book with the help of a former acquiring editor and published author
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
11/9/2009 Ashley Shelby
Op-Ed Writing For Print and Online Publications
Write opinion columns for magazines, newspapers, and websites
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/9/2009 Lionel Beehner
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your ideas into the next great novel
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
11/9/2009 Kristin Harmel
Boot Camp for Journalists
A reporting and writing class that will transform your portfolio
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/10/2009 Alison Overholt
Boot Camp for Print and Online Magazine Editors
Learn how to edit articles, work with writers, and come up with great story ideas
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/10/2009 Christopher Scapelliti
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
11/10/2009 Indira Ranganathan
Intro to Travel Writing
With an editor from Frommers.com
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/10/2009 Jason Clampet
Reinventing Print Content for the Web
Create interactive sites that keep readers coming back
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
11/10/2009 Steve Singer
Writing Comedy for TV
Create jokes, sketches, TV show ideas, and everlasting happiness
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/10/2009 Alan Cross
Brand Yourself
How to market yourself and your project for maximum results
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/11/2009 Laurie Scheer
Environmental Writing and Reporting
Write about climate, energy, and other in-demand stories
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/11/2009 Doug Struck
Health and Medical Writing
Understand and write about medical studies
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/11/2009 Mary Pinkowish
Podcasting
Promote your work and yourself through an audio podcast
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/11/2009 Tim Coyne
Research and Reporting
Gather solid information for journalism, television, nonfiction, and fiction stories
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/11/2009 Jon Leiberman
Writing and Editing for the Web
Learn how to write knockout copy that keeps 'em coming back
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/11/2009 Rosemary Maggiore
The Whole Freelancer
How to develop a lucrative career as a freelancer and get the clips you need
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/12/2009 Molly Knight Raskin
Writing about Parenting
Turn your parenting experiences into published pieces
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/12/2009 Meagan Francis
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
For writers and designers: break into advertising!
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/16/2009 Derek Scheips
Intro to Magazine Writing
Write for the glossies
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/16/2009 Vanessa Bush
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft your book while you learn how to get an agent, sell it, and market it
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/16/2009 Kristin Harmel
Public Relations: Plans and Press
How to write targeted annual plans and master the media interview
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/16/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Stiletto Boot Camp
Write for the best-paying women's magazines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/16/2009 Lauren Waterman
Blogging: Advanced
Make your blog search engine friendly -- and prosperous
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/17/2009 Melanie Nayer
Children's Picture Book Writing
Complete a first draft in just 6 weeks
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
11/17/2009 Dashka Slater
Intro to Marketing
Build a marketing tool kit and learn how to conduct research
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
11/17/2009 Al Martin
Travel Writing Boot Camp
With Newsweek's Beijing correspondent
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/17/2009 Manuela Zoninsein
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/18/2009 Jill Rothenberg
Public Relations: From Crisis Communications to Social Media
Learn crisis management, speech writing, and new media tools for PR
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/23/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
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
Food Writing Boot Camp
Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/30/2009 Molly Watson
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
12/1/2009 Gaylord Fields
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
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
Young Adult Novel Writing: Advanced
Workshop your YA novel with a senior editor
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
1/11/2010 Jill Santopolo
Feature Writing
Research, write, and sell narrative-driven features
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/12/2010 Joe Pappalardo
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
Blogging
Establish yourself as an expert with a great blog
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/13/2010 Melanie Nayer
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/13/2010 Erika Mailman
Advanced Copy Editing
The finer points of grammar and the larger issues of style
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/14/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
TV Writing: Spec Script
Start (and finish!) your sitcom or drama in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/19/2010 Laurie Scheer
Intro to Social Media
Expand your network through Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/20/2010 Tiffany Black
Brand Writing
Build your brand from concept to household name
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
1/25/2010 Alexis Mezzina DiResta
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 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
Comic Book and Graphic Novel Writing
Work in a medium that publishers and studios love
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
2/3/2010 David Seidman
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
TBD
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
Branding Yourself (Video)
A combination of risk-taking and innovative thinking has made the Times a leader in interactive multimedia reporting.
ONLINE
TBD
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
TBD
Breaking Into Broadcast (Video)
Breaking Into Broadcast
ONLINE
7 minutes
TBD
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
TBD
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
TBD
Breaking Into Newspapers (Video)
The paper biz is changing—learn about how you can create a niche and prove yourself
ONLINE
8 minutes
TBD
Breaking Into Online Media (Video)
Writing, editing, and producing web-based content is the latest track to media success
ONLINE
7 minutes
TBD
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
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
Coup de Reportage (Video)
How to manage and engage media in the age of conversation
ONLINE
20 minutes
TBD
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
Evolution of Journalism (Video)
An open discussion about the changing business models, innovation, and power of community that are changing journalism.
ONLINE
84 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 Book Deal: Find an Agent Online (Video)
Discover the top 5 agent websites, plus twitter feeds, blogs, and hashtags that will streamline your research process and help you sell your book
ONLINE
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 Create and Maintain an Author Website (Video)
Connect with your readers and promote yourself online
ONLINE
10 minutes
TBD
How to Edit a Recipe (Video)
You can learn some of the fundamentals of food editing in about 15 minutes—dig in!
ONLINE
18 minutes
TBD
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: Cool Tools for Goal Setting (Video)
Getting organized will improve your writing and clarify your future.
ONLINE
12 minutes
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
Mediabistro Career Circus: Crush It! Why Now is the Time to Cash In On Your Passion (Video)
Gary Vee is an expert in personal branding and social media—let his high-energy approach rev up your quest!
ONLINE
58 minutes
TBD
Mediabistro Career Circus: Optimize Your Job Search (Video)
Build on your network, your brand, and your past successes to make the next step, say our experts
ONLINE
47 minutes
TBD
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