Indira is a sharp, succinct, and skilled instructor who inspires those of us brushing up or digging into the worlds of magazine and newspaper editing. It was a very worthwhile class. -- Michele Weston, Executive Editor AmaZemagzine.com

"In Indira's Intro to Copy Editing class, I picked up more than just the basics. Indira gave us real world advice for job hunting and constructive feedback that didn't just say what was wrong, it asked why you made that choice. The confidence I gained from her instruction allowed me to integrate my new skills at work and advance my career." -- Jocelyn Hawkes, Assistant to the Editor, Fast Company Magazine

"Indira's class was a great refresher for me as an editor. She made herself available, gave terrific feedback, and really seemed invested in her students. I would take another online class again in a heartbeat!" -- Tiffany Napper, communications specialist, American Cancer Society LA

"Indira was very open with her vast array of knowledge and provided a lot of insider tips that might be hard to come by elsewhere. She knows her stuff, and is dedicated to helping others gain the skills and expertise necessary to succeed as well." -- Jenny Seay, editorial communications specialist, Northwestern Business College


"Indira's copyediting class through mediabistro was such a help. I am already working at a small magazine as an editor, but it was obvious that my skill level was lower than those around me. Indira taught me, and my classmates of varying expertise, how to edit with the author's voice in mind, how to tear a piece apart, how to come up with a great headline and much more. quality of my work has increased;I'm a better writer and editor for my experience in this class. -- Heather Ciras

"After Indira's class, I got an interview with Time Out Kids to work as a copy editor for them. They liked my resume, now all I have to do is pass their copy editing test! Indira, thanks so much for a great class. I've mentioned it in my cover letters, and it has made a huge difference!" -- Nina Sharma

"The course exceeded my expectations. The content of the course covered more than I expected and has really helped me in my professional and everyday life. The feedback that I received on my assignments was very helpful and would have no problem going to Indira with a question or concern if I had one. I found the lectures to be very well written, the recommended readings to be very informative, and the optional workbook assignments to be very helpful. If I had the time and money, I would take a mediabistro.com course every session!" -- Joni Lacroix

"Indira Ranganathan was approachable, prepared and very encouraging. She provided challenging and interesting assignments with thorough and constructive feedback. The class has already paid for itself in the skills I have been able to provide my clients. The Intermediate class is definitely in my plans for the near future!" -- Jessica J. Week