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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
Flash for Journalists
Learn how use Adobe Flash to create interactive graphics, slideshows, maps, and quizzes
New York, NY
2 days, $425
11/7/2009 Duy Linh Tu
Copy Editing Essentials
Become a copy editor and master a career-boosting skill
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
11/9/2009 Derek Gale
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
Public Relations: From Crisis Communications to Social Media
Learn crisis management, speech writing, and new media tools for PR
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
11/9/2009 S.j Sebellin-Ross
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your ideas into the next great novel
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
11/9/2009 Kristin Harmel
Writing the TV Pilot
Create and develop your own series
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
11/10/2009 Chad Gervich
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
11/10/2009 Magdalena Alagna
Intro to Magazine Publishing
Learn how to be an effective sales rep and publisher from the former associate publisher of InStyle
New York, NY
6 weeks, $425
11/10/2009 Katherine Rizzuto
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
Breaking into Food Writing
Eat, drink, and be published
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
11/11/2009 Janice O'Leary
How to Get a Literary Agent
Get your novel sold
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
11/11/2009 Lauren Lipton
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
Intro to Travel Writing
Travel the world -- and get paid for it
Los Angeles, CA
4 hours, $125
11/12/2009 Eric Hiss
Writing for NYC Publications
With a former New York Daily News columnist
New York, NY
5 weeks, $399
11/12/2009 Betty Ming Liu
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
Copy Editing: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will sharpen your copy editing skills
Los Angeles, CA
1 day, $349
11/14/2009 Gary North
Create Your Own Website
Learn to make your own basic web page on a Mac
New York, NY
2 days, $425
11/14/2009 Duy Linh Tu
Public Relations Essentials
Break into the PR big leagues
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
11/16/2009 Dick Pirozzolo
Jumpstart Your Job Hunt
A full-day workshop on finding -- and getting -- the job and career you want
New York, NY
1 day, $250
11/16/2009 Josh Klenoff
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
A two-day clinic on crafting the perfect resume, cover letter, and thank you note
New York, NY
2 days, $250
11/16/2009 Patrick Knisley
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
Develop Your Own Online Media Platform
How to use tools like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and your own site to market yourself
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
11/17/2009 Hayley Bierkle
Developing Online Videos
How to create original content for the web other new media platforms
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
11/17/2009 Jean McCormick
Chick Lit Writing Workshop
Don't just email your friends your stories -- get them published
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
11/17/2009 Lynda Curnyn
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
Breaking Into Travel Writing
Travel the world -- and get paid for it
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
11/18/2009 James Sturz
Intro to Public Relations
Jump-start your PR career
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
11/18/2009 Lisa Germinsky
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
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
11/19/2009 Katherine Bell
How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal
Create a great proposal that editors and agents can't put down
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
11/19/2009 Madelyn Cain
Copy Editing: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will sharpen your copy editing skills
New York, NY
1 day, $349
11/20/2009 Cheryl Della Pietra
Novel Writing Workshop
Have your novel critiqued and edited in a small group setting
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
11/21/2009 Shari Goldhagen
Breaking into Travel Writing
A one-day workshop with an editor for the Lonely Planet guidebooks
San Francisco, CA
5.5 hours, $125
11/21/2009 Jay Cooke
Delivering Successful Professional Presentations
Mastering public speaking for corporate environments
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
11/23/2009 John Neffinger
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills and get freelance work as an editor
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
11/23/2009 Magdalena Alagna
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
Get Over Your Writer's Block
Led by an associate editor at Viking
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
11/30/2009 Kendra Levin
Food Writing Boot Camp
Create a complete portfolio of food-related articles
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
11/30/2009 Molly Watson
How to Write Chick Lit
Turn your funny stories into fiction
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
12/1/2009 Kristin Harmel
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
12/1/2009 Gaylord Fields
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Make the move to online publications
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/2/2009 Tiffany Black
Breaking into Freelancing
Write for magazines, even if you don't have any clips
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/3/2009 Vince Beiser
On-Camera Media Training: One-Day Intensive
Tape a professional video and learn to be clear and confident on camera
New York, NY
1 day, $475
12/4/2009 Debra Alfarone
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School
mb teams up with HFI to put you through film school in one weekend
Los Angeles, CA
2 days, $414
12/5/2009 Dov S-S Simens
Adobe Photoshop
Learn the fundamentals of Photoshop on a Mac
New York, NY
2 days, $425
12/5/2009 Mara Sachs
Create Order Through Simplicity
Take control: streamline your stuff, your goals, and your life
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/5/2009 Mary Carlomagno
Transition from Print to Online Magazine Writing
Learn how to become an online journalist
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/7/2009 Laurel House
Breaking Into Editorial Photography
How to get the best freelance photo jobs
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/7/2009 Stella Kramer
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
How to Make a Documentary Film on a Shoestring Budget
Cost-saving steps to get your film made
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/8/2009 Kevin Leadingham
Panel: Social Media and the Customer: Focus on Community Management
Discover how community management can drive great customer service and transform your business
New York, NY
1.5 hours, $30
12/8/2009
Personal Essay Clinic: Advanced
Get your completed essay polished -- and published
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/8/2009 Paula Derrow
Social Networking for Media Professionals
How to make the most of social media like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/9/2009 Sree Sreenivasan
Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive
Control the PR message during a meltdown for your company or client
New York, NY
1 day, $349
12/11/2009 Mark Macias
Improve Your Memoir
Workshop your book with an executive editor at Penguin
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/12/2009 Joy Peskin
InDesign for Writers and Editors
Become proficient in InDesign in just one weekend
New York, NY
2 days, $425
12/12/2009 Patricia Ryan
Weekend Warrior: 2-Day Film School
We've teamed up with HFI to put you through film school in one weekend
New York, NY
2 days, $389
12/12/2009 Dov S-S Simens
Business and Email Writing
Create powerful correspondence, newsletters, and marketing materials
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/14/2009 Frances Trelease
eBook Summit
Innovations in Digital Publishing
New York, NY
$345
12/15/2009
Pitch Letter Essentials
Target, craft, and sell magazine stories through query letters
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
12/16/2009 Vince Beiser
Breaking into Production
Learn the business skills needed to manage a film, television, or photo shoot
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
12/16/2009 Adam Himber
Photography Portfolio Review with Stella Kramer
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photo editor critiques your work and tells you where to sell it
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
12/16/2009 Stella Kramer
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
Screenwriting
Finish your screenplay in three months
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
1/12/2010 D.B. Gilles
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
Copywriting: Mastering Ad Writing
Build an advertising portfolio and get work
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/13/2010 Kim Taylor
How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal that Sells
Learn directly from an agent what gets books sold
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
1/13/2010 Ryan Fischer-Harbage
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
Intro to TV News Reporting
Tape two professional news segments for a demo reel
New York, NY
4 weeks, $450
1/14/2010 Debra Alfarone
Novel Writing: Chick Lit
Draft, workshop, and learn to publish today's most marketable fiction
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
1/14/2010 Saralee Rosenberg
Advanced Copy Editing
The finer points of grammar and the larger issues of style
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
1/14/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
Public Speaking Workshop
A workshop to help you learn to present effectively
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
1/19/2010 Joel Schwartzberg
TV Writing: Spec Script
Start (and finish!) your sitcom or drama in 3 months!
ONLINE
12 weeks, $610
1/19/2010 Laurie Scheer
Career in Transition
A workshop for creative professionals figuring out what's next
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
1/20/2010 Michael Pollock
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