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| Course | Location | Start Date | Instructor |
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| On-Camera Media Training: 6-Session Self-Paced Course Polish your on-camera presence, prepare your message, and practice for your debut with our self-guided curriculum |
ONLINE $179 |
Self-Paced Course | |
| NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller: A New Strategy for a Media Powerhouse (Video) The most important talk you'll hear this year on the future of the media |
ONLINE 53 minutes |
On Demand | |
| 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 |
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| Advertising: The New Creative Agency (Video) A panel discussion with experts on interactive advertising |
ONLINE 1 hour, 4 minutes |
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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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| 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 |
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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 |
TBD | |
| 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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Get the Gig: Perfecting Your Pitch (Video) The right query letter will help you get your next assignment. |
ONLINE 15 minutes |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Land Your First Editorial Job (Video) A panel discussion featuring top magazine editors and writers |
ONLINE 1 hour, 30 minutes |
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| Making Sense of Social Media (Video) How to create and sustain online communities that support your business |
ONLINE 1.5 hours |
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| Media Life Skills: Cool Tools for Goal Setting (Video) Getting organized will improve your writing and clarify your future. |
ONLINE 12 minutes |
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| Media Life Skills: Tame Your Inbox (Video) Liberate your work life with these email management strategies. |
ONLINE 10 minutes |
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| Media Life Skills: Write Better Email (Video) A few quick editorial tips can save you time and help you get responses. |
ONLINE 10 minutes |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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