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Half-Day Workshops
In addition to regular convention programming, these half day programs are available. Advance registration is required. Limited space available.
Freelancing In Today's Journalism Industry
When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Cost: $25 | Register
Description:
Today's changing industry is driving many to consider freelancing either as a moonlight job or career. Hear from professional freelancers about the pros and cons of freelancing in the face of budget cuts and layoffs. Learn how to launch a business, pitch, market and network. Listen to successful freelancers share their experiences in newspaper, magazine and book writing.
Trainers: Michael Fitzgerald, The New York Times, Economist, Wired; Dawn Reiss, Travel and Leisure, USA Today; Julie Kay, PEOPLE, New York Post; Kristin Harmel, PEOPLE, Glamour, Women's Day
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Kristin Harmel, PEOPLE, Glamour, Women's Day
Kristin Harmel is a novelist whose books have been translated into numerous languages and are sold all over the world. Cosmopolitan magazine has called her writing "hilarious," and she has appeared on Good Morning America and a variety of other shows to talk about her novels. A longtime stringer for People magazine, Kristin's other magazine credits include Glamour, Woman's Day, American Baby, Teen People, Men's Health, YM and Runner's World magazines. She is also the "The Lit Chick," the official book reviewer for the nationally syndicated morning TV show The Daily Buzz.
Kristin's novels include: HOW TO SLEEP WITH A MOVIE STAR (Warner Books, Feb. 2006), THE BLONDE THEORY (Warner Books, Feb. 2007), THE ART OF FRENCH KISSING (Hachette Book Group, Feb. 2008), and WHEN YOU WISH (Random House, Feb. 2008). Look for two more novels from Kristin coming in 2009! Kristin has lived in Paris, New York, Boston and Miami and now splits time between Orlando, Fla., and Los Angeles, Calif.
Video for the Web
When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Cost: $25 | Register
Description:
We know the audience wants more video online and this module can help you give it to them. Learn the basics of video storytelling in this hands-on workshop. Explore the gear, the terminology, how to get the video you need and the basics of on-camera interviewing. Video for the Web teaches the skills you need to shoot a solid video story.
Trainer: David Carlson, executive director, center for media innovation and research, University of Florida
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When Excel Isn't Enough: Introduction to Databases
When: Sunday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Cost: $25 | Register
Description:
Learning to use database software to filter, sort and summarize data is the next step in computer-assisted reporting after spreadsheets. This 3 hour workshop covers database basics using the powerful, and free, MySQL database manager. Required equipment: your laptop.
Trainer: John Perry, CAR specialist, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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