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Becoming a Columnist

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Becoming a Columnist

WHEN
Thursday, Sept. 28, 6:45-9:45 p.m.

WHO
Any writer who wants a column, or needs ideas for an existing column.  This class is taught at a beginner level.

WHERE
offices of mediabistro.com
West Hollywood, Calif.

MORE INFO
Email us, or call (310) 659-5668.

PRICE
$65 ($50 for )
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Course Details

You have a unique writing voice. Make the most of it in your writing career. Receive guidance from an award-winning writer on creating your own column for magazines, newspapers, websites, and blogs.

You'll hear and discuss samples of columns on audio tape and in print, of personal essays, political commentary, a variety of humor writing, and features. You have a chance to develop your own persona, build your brand as a columnist and find new sources of income, including syndication and secondary sales related to your column. Use the specially designed in-class exercises to strengthen your skills for your new life as a columnist.

In this seminar, students can expect to learn:
  • How to promote your services/products through columns
  • About syndication of work
  • Interviewing techniques
  • About marketing different kinds of columns
  • How to adapt/sell columns for secondary income

Instructor Bio

Brad Schreiber's Courses

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Brad Schreiber
Brad Schreiber is the author of What Are You Laughing At?: How to Write Funny Screenplays, Stories and More (Michael Wiese) and four other books. He's been an arts and culture journalist for Entertainment Today since 1995 and he has also written for Daily Variety, Huffington Post, and has won awards from the National Press Foundation, the Edward Albee Foundation, the California Writers Club and other organizations. Brad is Vice President of Storytech Literary Consulting, founded by Christopher Vogler, and teaches at writers' conferences in the U.S., Canada and Europe. He created the Court TV series North Mission Road, inspired by his book on the L.A. Coroner, Death in Paradise. In the past, Schreiber has been a writer-producer and executive for KCET-TV (PBS) and head of development for film/TV director Jonathan Kaplan. He has also written for the stage, radio, television, magazines, Web sites, and once had to write for a national phone line called Dial-An-Insult but is not particularly proud of that.

Testimonials


Brad is a masterful storyteller as well as a brilliant editor. His creative approach and guidance opened the door to getting my agent. -- Ginny Lieberman

"Brad's collection of personal anecdotes and helpful advice about crafting query letters really helped us. He gave us great ideas about explaining to our clients how important queries really are." -- Anne Walls and John Singleton, WordHustler.com

"Brad is a great teacher. He really wants to help us understand and get the process. I would highly recommend him to others." -- Bill Saleebey

"My agency is more creative and innovative as a result of Brad's efforts. He is both inspired and inspiring, a complete human warehouse wielding literary tools and insight that may well change your life." -- Roberta Graham, President/CEO, Bernholz and Graham Public Relations

"Brad has the gifted ability to instill confidence in other writers based on his thorough understanding of all of the elements of good story telling, combined with an insightful, analytic talent and an abundance of patience and humor." -- Ron Walashek

"Brad is knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. He knows the material and has actually gotten a television show on the air that lasted six years." -- Adam Baxter

"Brad is a well-organized and engaging instructor, offering valuable insights from real life experience. He manages to inspire and inform at the same time." -- Donal O'Sullivan

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