EAST COAST

Monday:
Writing and Selling First-Person Pieces: A panel discussion moderated by Susan Shapiro

Tuesday:
How to Build Buzz in Public Relations: Train yourself to think like a publicist

Wednesday:
Starving Artist No More: Breaking Into Food Writing

Thursday:
Breaking Into TV Comedy Writing: From late night network programming to comedy on cable, you'll learn how to hone your writing style to make your mark as a television comedy writer.

WEST COAST

Monday:

A Journalist's Introduction to Online Journalism: This three-hour seminar is aimed at giving you, the published print journalist with a working knowledge of (but maybe a sneaking suspicion about) the Web, the basic tools of the online journalist.

How to Write a Flawless Nonfiction Book Proposal: You have to summarize your story in a succinct attention-grabbing proposal that will convince overwhelmed agents and publishers that your idea is worthy of their time. This seminar will show you how

Getting Freelance Copyediting Gigs: Take better tests and nail that interview

Tuesday:
Copywriting and Grantwriting for Nonprofit Organizations: Copywriting for the web, brochures, and newsletters, plus grantwriting!

The 4-Week TV Writer: Finish your spec or pilot in one month

Grammar A-Z in San Francisco: Tips, tricks, and differences of grammar and style

Thursday:
How to Write in Solitary Confinement: You can survive the work-at-home experience—and be productive, too.

Writing Your Memoir: This class will teach you how to keep your personal story personal while also making it universally engaging and relevant.

Saturday:
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School: mb has teamed up with HFI to put you through film school in one weekend

Sunday:
Writing the TV Pilot: This seminar will show you how to develop and write a pilot, detail what to include in a proposal, and discuss the elements of the perfect pitch.

Create and Develop Your Freelancing Career: Develop the network that will keep assignments coming