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Course Location Start Date Instructor
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Blogging and Social Media Essentials
Build your online presence with blogs, Twitter, and Facebook
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
3/1/2010 Johnica Reed
Copy Editing Essentials
Learn the rules so you can break them
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
3/8/2010 Stephanie Kanowitz
Public Relations Essentials
Break into the PR big leagues
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
3/16/2010 Barbara Martin
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your ideas into the next great novel
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
3/22/2010 Kristin Harmel
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
3/31/2010 Darragh Worland
Get Your Book Published
How to navigate the publishing industry and get your book on the shelves
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
4/6/2010 Felicia Pride
Breaking into Food Writing
Eat, drink, and be published
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $65
4/12/2010 Jane Black
Pitch Letter Essentials
Write irresistible proposals that keep assignments coming in
Washington DC, DC
1 night, $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, DC
1 night, $65
4/26/2010 Jason Clampet
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
TBD
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
TBD
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
TBD
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
TBD
Advertising: The New Creative Agency (Video)
A panel discussion with experts on interactive advertising
ONLINE
1 hour, 4 minutes
TBD
All About Photoshop Brushes (Video)
This tutorial teaches you all the techniques you need to enhance your work with Photoshop brushes.
ONLINE
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
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
TBD
Branded Entertainment: Can It Work Online? (Video)
Learn from the trans-media entertainment experts at Mediabistro's UGCX panel
ONLINE
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
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.
ONLINE
TBD
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.
ONLINE
TBD
Coup de Reportage (Video)
How to manage and engage media in the age of conversation
ONLINE
20 minutes
TBD
Create a Flash Website (Video) ONLINE
TBD
Deceptively Simple Illustrator Techniques (Video)
Design a complex logo using quick, simple Illustrator techniques.
ONLINE
TBD
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.
ONLINE
TBD
Design Police Report: 5 Web Design Crimes (Video)
These websites are guilty of heinous design felonies that alienate users.
ONLINE
TBD
Direct Access: Ben Ifeld on Citizen Journalism (Video)
Our exclusive interview with a hyper-local specialist
ONLINE
TBD
Direct Access: Chris Tolles on New Directions for Writers (Video)
Our exclusive interview with a new media expert
ONLINE
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1–100 out of 251 courses