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| Course | Location | Start Date | Instructor |
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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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