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Course Location Start Date Instructor
FEATURED ON DEMAND
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
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 Video
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
Creative Marketing: One-Day Intensive
Advanced tips and tricks for copywriters, marketers, and PR folks
New York, NY
1 day, $349
1/20/2010 Jennifer Eggers
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