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Nonfiction Book Proposals: Draft your novel in 3 months! Class starts September 8 online. Sign up now and save $50! learn more

Children's Books: Complete your picture book and get it ready to send to publishers. Class starts September 15 in New York. Sign up now and save $75! learn more

1–100 out of 384 courses
Course Location Start Date Instructor
FEATURED COURSES ONLINE
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract
Online
8 weeks, $499
9/8/2010 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
9/13/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Stiletto Boot Camp
Write for the best-paying women's magazines and websites
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/7/2010 Lauren Waterman
Young Adult Novel Writing
Write your YA book with the help of an editor at Viking Children's Books
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
9/7/2010 Kendra Levin
Blogging
Build a brand, learn from your audience, and create a connection with readers
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/8/2010 Melanie Nayer
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will win an agent and land a book contract
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/8/2010 Jill Rothenberg
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
9/8/2010 Erika Mailman
Boot Camp for Journalists
A reporting and writing class that will transform your portfolio
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/9/2010 Julia Dahl
Public Relations: From Crisis Communications to Social Media
Learn crisis management, speech writing, and new media tools for PR
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/13/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Reinventing Print Content for the Web
Create engaging, relevant interactive sites that keep readers coming back
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
9/13/2010 Rachel Hager
Travel Memoir Writing
Turn a great trip into a bestseller
ONLINE
10 weeks, $599
9/13/2010 Franz Wisner
Advanced Grammar
Improve your grammar and self-editing skills
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/14/2010 Magdalena Alagna
Short Story Writing
Learn the fundamentals of fiction and how to get your short stories published
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
9/14/2010 S. Kirk Walsh
Travel Writing Boot Camp
With a China-based correspondent for Newsweek
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/14/2010 Manuela Zoninsein
Health and Medical Writing
Understand and write about medical studies
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/15/2010 Mary Pinkowish
Memoir Writing
Tell -- and sell -- the story of your life
ONLINE
10 weeks, $599
9/15/2010 Wendy Dale
Personal Essay Writing
First-person pieces are one of the best ways to break into top magazines
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/15/2010 Alyssa Giacobbe
Writing about Parenting
With parenting.com's Mama's Boy blogger
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/15/2010 Christine Coppa
Copywriting for the Web
How to create copy for websites, emails, e-newsletters, and social media outlets
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/16/2010 Derek Scheips
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
A two-week clinic on crafting the perfect resume, cover letter, and thank you note
ONLINE
2 weeks, $250
9/16/2010 Patrick Knisley
The Whole Freelancer
Build a thriving career as a freelancer
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/16/2010 Rebecca Webber
Food Writing Boot Camp
Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/20/2010 Molly Watson
Intro to Event Planning
The former event manager at Vogue shows you how to produce fantastic parties and promotions
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/20/2010 Laura Lachman
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft your book while you learn how to get an agent, sell it, and market it
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/20/2010 Kristin Harmel
Children's Picture Book Writing
Complete a first draft in just 6 weeks
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
9/21/2010 Dashka Slater
Webcast: How To Develop A Social Media Policy for Your Company or Organization
Michael Brito, VP of Social Media at Edelman Digital, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series
ONLINE
1 hour, $30
9/21/2010 Michael Brito
Young Adult Novel Writing: Advanced
Workshop your YA novel with a former editor at Harcourt
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/21/2010 Liz Van Doren
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Break into marketing and advertising!
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
9/22/2010 Dave Nieker
Intro to Social Media
Expand your network through Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/22/2010 Tiffany Black
Speechwriting
Conceive, write, and polish the delivery of speeches that captivate audiences
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/22/2010 Amy Bernstein
Intro to Magazine Publishing
Learn how to launch your own print or online title
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
9/23/2010 Simon Schatzmann
Nonfiction Book Writing
Draft your book with the help of a former acquiring editor and published author
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
9/23/2010 Ashley Shelby
Intro to Fashion Writing
Learn how to spot trends, review collections, and write about fashion
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
9/27/2010 Nadine Rubin Nathan
TV News Writing
Learn how to write newscasts and find work in television news
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
9/27/2010 Wendy Gillette
Webcast: Social Media and Privacy
How to protect your privacy while using Facebook, Twitter, and other social media
ONLINE
1 hour, $65
9/28/2010 Jennifer Lindsay
Intro to Travel Writing
Take your writing to new places
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
10/4/2010 Anja Mutic
Feature Writing
Research, write, and sell narrative-driven features
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/5/2010 Joe Pappalardo
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/5/2010 Gaylord Fields
Memoir Writing: Advanced
Fine-tune your manuscript to send it out to agents
ONLINE
10 weeks, $599
10/5/2010 Kelly McMasters
Advanced Nonfiction Book Proposal
Revise and polish your proposal to have it agent-ready
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
10/6/2010 Jill Schwartzman
Understanding Google Analytics
Master web metrics to build traffic and increase sales
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/7/2010 Jennifer Lindsay
Advanced Copy Editing
The finer points of grammar and the larger issues of style
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/11/2010 Magdalena Alagna
Personal Essay Writing: Advanced
Fine-tune your personal essay with the help of an essayist and author
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
10/11/2010 Liza Monroy
Blogging: Advanced
Make your blog search engine friendly -- and prosperous
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/12/2010 Melanie Nayer
Understanding Search and Online Marketing
How to drive traffic and optimize sites through SEO, social media, and blog outreach
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
10/12/2010 Neal Rodriguez
From Essay to Memoir
Build your memoir from a single pivotal moment
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
10/14/2010 Elizabeth Kim
Intro to Public Relations
What you need to know to get your foot in the door
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/18/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Op-Ed Writing for Print and Online Publications
Write opinion columns for magazines, newspapers, and websites
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
10/18/2010 Lionel Beehner
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
10/19/2010 Rebecca Smith Hurd
Writing and Editing for the Web
Learn how to write knockout copy and launch a career in online content
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/19/2010 Jenna Rose Robbins
Writing Comedy for TV
Create jokes, sketches, TV show ideas, and everlasting happiness
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
10/19/2010 Alan Cross
Advanced Social Media
Hone your social media skills to increase your fans, followers, and connections
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/20/2010 Tiffany Black
Webcast: Pitching Your Client to Morning TV Shows
Lisa Zlotnick, broadcast director for M Booth and Associates, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series
ONLINE
1 hour, $30
10/20/2010 Lisa Zlotnick
Intro to Multimedia Journalism
Create compelling interactive packages with photos, audio, and video
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/21/2010 Darragh Worland
Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get the tools you need to get your book sold!
ONLINE
2 weeks, $250
10/21/2010 Laura Mazer
InDesign for Writers and Editors
Become proficient in InDesign with our hands-on online workshop
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
10/26/2010 Patricia Ryan
Intermediate Copy Editing
Master the rules that govern clean copy
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
10/26/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
Public Relations: Plans and Press
How to write targeted annual plans and master the media interview
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/8/2010 S.j Sebellin-Ross
Research and Reporting
Gather solid information for journalism, television, nonfiction, and fiction stories
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/10/2010 Jon Leiberman
Webcast: How to Pitch Tech Websites, Blogs, and other Media
David Patton, VP and EIC of Waggener Edstrom, speaks at mediabistro's 20 Tips in 20 Minutes webcast series
ONLINE
1 hour, $30
11/16/2010 David Patton
Novel Writing: Chick Lit: Advanced
Finish your manuscript
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/22/2010 Kristin Harmel
10 InDesign Favorites (Video)
Celebrate InDesign's tenth birthday with ten awesome tips from our expert instructor
ONLINE
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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
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14 Practical Strategies for Developing Creative Solutions (Video)
Wow the client with unexpected design concepts
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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.
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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.
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5 Quick Tips to Punch Up Your Resume (Video)
Professional art director Anna Savoie offers simple design techniques to spice up your resume
ONLINE
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5 Top Tools for Social Media (Video)
Learn about these great online apps to pump up your social media life
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Accessibility and eBooks with Bob Livolsi (Video)
Books on Board is a key player in the future of e-publishing. Learn from the founder.
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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.
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Advanced Social Media: Facebook Tips for Media Professionals (Video)
Learn how to make the most of Facebook
ONLINE
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Adventures in Digital Publishing with Rita Amladi (Video)
Author Rita Amladi shares her experiences as an eBook author and self-publisher
ONLINE
TBD
Advertising: The New Creative Agency (Video)
A panel discussion with experts on interactive advertising
ONLINE
1 hour, 4 minutes
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All About Photoshop Brushes (Video)
This tutorial teaches you all the techniques you need to enhance your work with Photoshop brushes.
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Anthologize Me (Video)
Getting published in an anthology can be the gateway to success for your writing career.
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App Engagement Dynamics: Social Developer Summit (Video)
Prep for your next speech, meeting, or interview with help from our expert public speaking coach.
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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
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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
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Back To The Future of Design with Alexander W. White (Video)
Thoughts on the history and future of graphic design.
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Be A Blog Star, Part 1 (Video)
How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends
ONLINE
14 minutes
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Be A Blog Star, Part 2 (Video)
How to drive site traffic, with Brian Williams, Jeff Jarvis, Brian Stelter, and friends
ONLINE
16 minutes
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Behind the Reporter's Notebook: The Power of the Crowd with Jeff Howe (Video)
Wisdom from one of the smartest voices in the crowd
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Better Webcasting (Video)
Learn how to create fun, functional webcasts with our quick tips
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Blog Smarter with Angela Riechers (Video)
Our expert instructor shares her blog's backstory and offers ways to blog smarter
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Blueprint for a 21st Century Career Strategy (Video)
Build an effective career plan with help from our experts
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Blurb CEO Eileen Gittins on the 21st Century Book (Video)
Eileen Gittins of Blurb takes on the topic of the 21st century book
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Branded Entertainment: Can It Work Online? (Video)
Learn from the trans-media entertainment experts at Mediabistro's UGCX panel
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Branding Yourself (Video)
A combination of risk-taking and innovative thinking has made the Times a leader in interactive multimedia reporting.
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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
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Breaking Into Broadcast (Video)
Breaking Into Broadcast
ONLINE
7 minutes
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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
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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
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Breaking Into Newspapers (Video)
The paper biz is changing—learn about how you can create a niche and prove yourself
ONLINE
8 minutes
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Breaking Into Online Media (Video)
Writing, editing, and producing web-based content is the latest track to media success
ONLINE
7 minutes
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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
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Breaking into Sports Journalism (Video)
A panel discussion about covering sports for TV, newspapers, magazines, and blogs
ONLINE
1.5 hours
TBD Alison Overholt
Build a Career in Digital Marketing with Marita Scarfi (Video)
Career tips from an expert in the field
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Building A Freemium Business On Someone Else's Platform with Shayan Zadeh (Video)
What's the best way to build on someone else's platform?
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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.
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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.
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Career Management Online and Off (Video)
What do you need now to get a job? Our experts let you know.
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Career Paths for Journalists with Calvin Reid (Video)
Journalist Calvin Reid provides insight on the future of publishing and career advice for writers and editors
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1–100 out of 384 courses