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********** How to Be a Freelance Writer Always dreamed of becoming your own boss? Find out exactly what it takes to make a living from writing in this four-week online class. You will: *Complete four salable pitches (this is the heart of successful freelancing!); Learn how to get your first clips or expand your current clip file; Get tips on managing freelance time and money wisely; Find out the secrets of successful networking. Instructor: Kristen Kemp has been a freelance writer for seven years writing for Self, Glamour, Ladies' Home Journal, CosmoGIRL!, Girls' Life, Marie Claire, The New York Daily News, Men's Health , and others. Prior, she was associate editor at Cosmopolitan, staff writer at Twist and assistant editor at Girls' Life. Kristen is the author of 12 young adult books, fiction and non-fiction. She's currently finishing her summer 2007 release, Breakfast at Bloomingdale's. Dates: online chats Wed., 7- 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 (e-Class opens Wed., Oct. 25 when first assignment is posted) Location: online RSVP: Telephone 646-495-6060, or email RSVP@woodhull.org Cost: $250
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********** RELOADING Ellegirl is getting a new lease on life — just not in print. Hachette Filipacchi Media shuttered the teen title after the June/July issue to focus on its online offering. Come Monday, the company will relaunch the Web site Ellegirl.com, which now will have video content, daily mobile text alerts and other interactive bells and whistles (such as saving articles to a personalized "favorites" area) that teen girls love. The site also will include original content on fashion, beauty, health and entertainment, but will have virtually no remnants of the old magazine. Target will be an exclusive sponsor of the site and its new mobile and text offerings for the first month. MORE ELLE Elle Decor has its third executive editor this year: Mitchell Owens, who worked at the magazine until 2003, has returned from his most recent post as senior interior design editor at Traditional Home magazine. He is replacing Eileen Daspin, who was hired in March from The Wall Street Journal. "I don't think it was the best fit for us or for her, but I think she's a very talented editor," said Elle Decor editor in chief Margaret Russell. "At the end of the day, I'm running a business, not a sorority, and my job is to create the strongest staff possible." REEL TIME Glamour's second Reel Moments series premiered in Hollywood at the Director's Guild on Monday night, and it was clear that what began as a marketing hook has become an event. "It's arrived, don't you think?" asked Robin Wright Penn, who starred in one of the three short films, which deal with the topic of love. In keeping with the theme, Glamour publisher/movie producer Bill Wackerman persuaded Cartier to become a presenting sponsor, and the company's Love Collection jewelry had cameos in each of the shorts. In addition, a pregnant Bryce Dallas Howard, who directed the short "Orchids," wore Cartier diamonds for the evening. DESIGNING WOMEN In a time when reality television is giving just about anyone his 15 minutes of fame, celebrities come from many arenas these days — there are chefs, clothing designers and even architects. Now interior designers want their turn, and Architectural Digest is out to help them. The magazine has paired four interior designers with Roberto Coin jewelry to create a four-page advertising section in its November issue. Roberto Coin has advertised extensively with the magazine in the past and the decorators who will grace the pages include Charlotte Moss, Victoria Hagan, Kelly Hoppen and Alexa Hampton, said a spokesman. Who knows, maybe Architectural Digest is onto something: Bravo is working on a reality series, "Top Design," that will show interior designers competing against one another. It will be hosted by Todd Oldham and feature Margaret Russell, Elle Decor's editor in chief, as a judge. A Bravo spokeswoman said an air date has not been determined. MORE ONLINE
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Zinio Inc., an online newsstand service that sells digital subscriptions and copies of magazines like Businessweek, Playboy, Car & Driver and Elle, says its Web site has experienced a 154 percent increase in transactions for the first eight months of this year, compared to the same period in 2005, the company said in statement released today. The site, which partners with Hearst, IDG, McGraw-Hill, Primedia, Hachette Filipacchi, Playboy Enterprises, Rogers Media, Transcontinental, and Ziff Davis, delivered more than 10.9 million digital magazines between January 1 and August 31 of this year, and more than 55 million since 2002. Zinio.com, which has about 3.4 million registered users, also reported the monthly transactions, including subscription and single copy sales, are up to 166 percent compared to monthly transaction in 2005. On average, according to the statement from Zinio, the site’s visitors conduct more than 21,500 transactions each month. "The steady growth in digital subscriptions has confirmed that there is a segment of our readership who wants the convenience of receiving their magazines online," said Jack Kliger, CEO of Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., in a statement. "The digital editions are also extending our well-known brands to a new audience -- particularly the college student whose only continuous address during school years is usually their email address."
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The Magazine Publishers Association announced today that 47 new magazines were launched in the third quarter of this year, a 34.4 percent increase over the same period in 2005. The new titles included 17 lifestyle magazines, 14 titles targeting the affluent, 13 men’s magazines, 12 women’s magazines and nine new publications targeting African Americans. Four MPA members announced new launches in the third quarter, which ended September 30, including Meredith’s JunkMarkety Style, Sherman’s Travel LLC’s Sherman’s Travel, Time Inc.’s SI Edge and Conde Nast’s Vogue Living.
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After the gut-wrenching departures that Culture + Travel magazine has already been through afer just one issue – with editorial director James Truman making his exit with a grand London announcement, followed by CFO James Conley – we hear the magazine's editor-in-chief (and former Elle Decor exec editor) Michael Boodro is also considering pulling a Roman Polanski and fleeing the scene. With overseer Louise MacBain's interests falling elsewhere (namely, her self-titled foundation), Boodro is only the latest to clash with the Canadian dame. Editorial control, we're told, isn't the issue; like Truman and Conley, it's MacBain's dwindling willingness to open her checkbook.
************ Jobs ...that Inc. magazine may be looking for a new Managing Editor. Do NOT mention Ed. ...that CFNY, a new web-based guide to everything New York, is launching in January 2007. We're currently seeking freelance writers/editors/interns to contribute to a local web-based guide. The site will launch in January 2007. Responsibilities will include conducting research and writing and editing articles for the guide. This is a fast-paced, exciting start-up and everyone involved will have the opportunity to make a meaningful editorial contribution. Ideal staffers will have superb writing and research skills, be extremely web-savvy and very comfortable conducting research online. You should also be at least fairly knowledgeable about New York City. (A sense of humor is a big plus, too.) Compensation ranges from hourly/per-diem rates for writers and editors to a stipend for interns. Our office is located in a loft in Noho, two blocks south of the Astor Place subway station. Please send an email with any relevant info (resume, clips, links to any previous work, etc.) to cfnewyork@gmail.com. Internships .... that Details magazine is looking for a fall-semester intern for the EDITORIAL department. Starting ASAP lasting through December (could possibly go through Spring semester). Internship is unpaid and the intern MUST receive college credit for the internship. Looking for interns who can spend 2.5+ days per week at our office (10AM - 6PM) in New York. Responsibilities include assisting editors with research, sorting mail, compiling newspaper clippings and working on editorial-related projects. Please Note: this is NOT a writing position. Interns must be organized, responsible, and able to multi-task. Experience with Lexis Nexis preferred. To apply please send resume and availability to detailsletters@condenast.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) ...that ALEF Magazine, an independent fashion and luxury publication that just launched this October, is offering multiple editorial internships. Please find more information about Alef at www.alefmag.com. Contributors include some of the fashion world's best-known photographers and writers. Interns should be available 2-3 days a week. Internships are unpaid but can be used for school credit. Candidates for editorial internships should have strong communication skills, a knowledge of, and enthusiasm for fashion, a willingness to work hard and contribute, and ability to multi-task. You will have the opportunity to learn a great deal, as Alef is still in its beginning stages! Knowledge of New York City would be helpful, but not required. Candidates should email cover letters and resumes to: janeson@gmail.com (OK to mention Ed) … that O, The Oprah Magazine is looking for a PAID photo intern to begin immediately. Duties include: organizing/tracking all art, returning portfolios, art and tearsheets to photographers, print orders and additional administrative duties. Our ideal candidate must have a strong interest in magazine and photography, excellent administrative and organizational skills, and work efficiently and autonomously in a fast paced environment. This is a paid internship which will require a full-time commitment. The photo intern is an integral position in our department, so we are looking for someone with an interest in photography but also super-resourceful and responsible. A basic knowledge of Photoshop is a must. Please email cover letter and resume to Kathy at oprahphotointern@hearst.com (please write Photo Intern Position in subject line). (OK to mention Ed)
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