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How to Turn Your Blog into a Profit-Making Business
Turn all those hours of blogging into dollars with the help of our 6 session, self-guided multimedia course
ONLINE
$179
Self-Paced Course
I Just Wrote a Book. What Do I Do Now? (Video)
Once the manuscript is done, what comes next?
ONLINE
22 minutes
On Demand
Breaking into Online Advertising
How to launch a career in the digital advertising industry
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
8/18/2010 John Preston
Delivering Successful Professional Presentations
Master public speaking for corporate environments
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
8/18/2010 Jezra Kaye
Brand Yourself
How to market yourself and your project for maximum results
ONLINE
4 weeks, $350
8/18/2010 Laurie Scheer
Crisis Communications: One-Day Intensive
Control the PR message through effective crisis management for your company or client
New York, NY
1 day, $349
8/19/2010 Mark Macias
Flash for Journalists
Learn Adobe Flash and create interactive graphics, slideshows, maps, and quizzes
New York, NY
2 days, $425
8/21/2010 Duy Linh Tu
Writing Comic Books and Graphic Novels
Work in a medium that publishers and studios love
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
8/23/2010 David Seidman
Personal Essay Workshop
Turn a personal experience into a story that will get published
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
8/23/2010 Maura Kelly
Writing for Radio
How to write a great radio broadcast
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
8/25/2010 David Krasnow
Transition from Print to Online Magazine Writing
Learn how to become an online journalist
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
8/30/2010 Nadine Jolie
Copy Editing: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will sharpen your copy editing skills
New York, NY
1 day, $349
8/31/2010 Cheryl Della Pietra
How to Build an Engaged Community Through Social Media
Expand your audience and increase brand awareness through Twitter, Facebook, and other social media
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
9/1/2010 Soraya Darabi
Novel Writing
Draft your novel in 3 months!
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
9/7/2010 James Fuerst
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills, master a copy test, and get freelance work as an editor
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
9/7/2010 Rebecca Smith Hurd
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
Create Quick Video for the Web
Learn how to shoot, edit, and encode online video in this hands-on weekend workshop
New York, NY
2 days, $225
9/11/2010 Karen Nourse and Zachary Bennett
Copywriting Essentials
Learn how to write great advertising and marketing copy
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
9/13/2010 Dave Nieker
Intro to Copy Editing
Learn copy editing skills and get freelance work as an editor
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
9/13/2010 Magdalena Alagna
Nonfiction Book Proposal
Complete a polished proposal that will make it out of the slush pile
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
9/13/2010 Ryan Fischer-Harbage
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
Blogging and Social Media Essentials
Build your online presence with blogs, Twitter, and Facebook
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
9/13/2010 Johnica Reed
Intro to Fashion Writing
Learn how to spot trends, review collections, and write about fashion
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
9/14/2010 Jenny Feldman
Screenwriting
Finish your screenplay in three months
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
9/14/2010 D.B. Gilles
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
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
9/15/2010 Katherine Bell
Personal Essay Workshop
Turn a personal experience into a story that will get published
Los Angeles, CA
4 hours, $125
9/15/2010 Hope Edelman
Blogging Essentials
Build your online presence, create a brand, and connect with readers
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
9/15/2010 Tiffany Black
Children's Book Writing and Illustrating
Complete your picture book and get it ready to send to publishers
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
9/15/2010 Jacquie Hann
Understanding Search and Online Marketing
How to drive traffic and optimize sites through SEO, social media, and blog outreach
New York, NY
6 weeks, $425
9/15/2010 Gracey Newman
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
Memoir Writing
Write your life story and learn how to sell it to agents and editors
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
9/16/2010 Kimberlee Auerbach
Young Adult Novel Writing
Draft your YA novel in 3 months!
New York, NY
12 weeks, $610
9/16/2010 Claudia Gabel
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
Writing Front of Book Articles
Break into top magazines with a short piece
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
9/20/2010 Sara Wilson
Intro to Magazine Writing for Print or Online
Learn to write for magazines and websites from a reporter for Vanity Fair
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
9/20/2010 Sue Carswell
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
Writing Comedy for TV
Create jokes, sketches, television show ideas, and everlasting happiness
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
9/21/2010 Alan Cross
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
Breaking into Freelancing
Learn how to get great assignments and earn money
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
9/21/2010 Karen Sommer Shalett
Public Relations Essentials
Break into the PR big leagues
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
9/22/2010 Dick Pirozzolo
Freelance Writing Overseas
Write while traveling the world, and get paid for it
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
9/22/2010 Manuela Zoninsein
Intro to Blogging
Build a brand, learn from your audience, and create a connection with readers
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
9/22/2010 Erica Reitman
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
The Secrets Behind Writing and Selling Your First Book
Get your book sold with the help of an editor and agent
Los Angeles, CA
4 hours, $125
9/23/2010 Daniel Smetanka
Foundations in Form: Prose Writing
A creative prose writing workshop led by an MFA program director
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
9/23/2010 Jackson Taylor
Multimedia Journalism: One-Day Intensive
A full-day training session that will teach you how to create compelling interactive content packages with photos, audio, and video
New York, NY
1 day, $349
9/23/2010 Darragh Worland
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
Think Mobile West
Innovate your business with unique mobile offerings and understand key mobile metrics
San Francisco, CA
1 day, $300
9/23/2010
Smartphone Games Summit
The business of mobile gaming
San Francisco, CA
1 day, $350
9/24/2010
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
9/25/2010 Dov S-S Simens
HTML Fundamentals
Learn how to code and design web pages
New York, NY
2 days, $425
9/25/2010 David Tristman
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Make the move to online publications
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
9/25/2010 Tiffany Black
Breaking into Travel Writing
A one-day workshop with an editor for the Lonely Planet guidebooks
San Francisco, CA
5.5 hours, $125
9/26/2010 Jay Cooke
Copy Editing Essentials
Become a copy editor and master a career-boosting skill
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
9/27/2010 Gary North
Food Writing: Intro
Eat, drink, and be published!
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
9/27/2010 Renee Schettler
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
Copy Editing Essentials
Learn the rules so you can break them
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
9/27/2010 Stephanie Kanowitz
Creative Marketing: One-Day Intensive
Advanced tips and tricks for copywriters, marketers, and PR folks
New York, NY
1 day, $349
9/28/2010 Jennifer Eggers
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
Breaking into Freelance Writing
A former editor from Boston magazine shows you how write for print or online publications
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
9/29/2010 Alyssa Giacobbe
Breaking into Event Planning
Learn how to execute flawless events
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
9/29/2010 Ginger Campbell
Breaking into Interactive Copywriting
Write marketing and branding copy that crosses multiple media platforms
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
9/29/2010 Jenn Shreve
Food Writing for Travelers
Turn your love of food and travel into publishable clips
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
9/29/2010 Sophie Menin
Public Speaking Workshop
A workshop to help you learn to present effectively
New York, NY
4 hours, $125
9/30/2010 Sandra Bodin-Lerner
Social Ad Summit
Strengthen your brand through social media
New York, NY
1 day, $350
10/1/2010
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
10/2/2010 Dov S-S Simens
Intro to Travel Writing
Take your writing to new places
ONLINE
8 weeks, $499
10/4/2010 Anja Mutic
Breaking into Freelancing
Write for magazines and websites, even if you don't have any clips
Los Angeles, CA
3 hours, $65
10/5/2010 Vince Beiser
Young Adult Novel Writing: Advanced
Workshop your YA novel with a published YA author
New York, NY
8 weeks, $499
10/5/2010 Micol Ostow
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
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Learn how to create great online content and get work doing it
Washington DC
3 hours, $65
10/5/2010 Jen Chaney
Writing and Editing for the Web Essentials
Create compelling online content
Chicago, IL
3 hours, $65
10/6/2010 Matt Alderton
Grammar, Punctuation, and Meaning
Write better. Period.
New York, NY
4 weeks, $350
10/6/2010 Magdalena Alagna
Intro to TV News Reporting
Tape two professional news segments for a demo reel
New York, NY
4 weeks, $450
10/6/2010 Wendy Gillette
The New Customer Service
Establish your brand identity with a proactive customer service response plan
New York, NY
3 hours, $65
10/6/2010 Saul Colt
Advanced Nonfiction Book Proposal
Revise and polish your proposal to have it agent-ready
ONLINE
6 weeks, $425
10/6/2010 Jill Schwartzman
Breaking into Multimedia Journalism
How to use audio, video, and graphics to enhance your work
Boston, MA
3 hours, $65
10/7/2010 Katherine Bell
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