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EdSchool presents: The online version of How to Get Freelance Work (and End Up On Staff if You Want To!)
What: A five-week course on freelance pitching and writing, taught by mag freelancer and teacher Eric Butterman
Why: Recent success stories like these: The last online class helped net a student an associate editor position at Oprah's O at Home and, in the last month, another Butterman student published a pitch in New York Magazine's Daily Intelligencer while the class was still going on!
When: A weekly lecture is posted each Monday, followed by a one-hour online chat room meeting Wednesdays June 6th-July 11th from 9 to 10pm EST, with no chat July 4th
Cost: $185
To sign up: RSVP to freelance@ed2010.com is required. You'll get an email back with the PayPal URL.

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad
Stephanie D. Smith and Amy Wicks
5/8/07
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/115573

JAIL BIRDS

In a completely unchoreographed but timely coincidence, Paris Hilton (and Nicole Richie) will appear in the June issue of Harper's Bazaar under the title "Partners in Crime." The issue, which hits newsstands May 22, will make its debut just days before Hilton is required to report to jail for violating her probation, although she is appealing the 45-day jail sentence. But it gets better. The zebra-clad twosome, who were shot by Peter Lindbergh, were cast as jewelry thieves who have a run-in with the law. "What was tongue-in-cheek at the time turned out to be prescient," said a Bazaar spokeswoman.

FULL PLATE

Though Gourmet was shut out at the National Magazine Awards last week despite three nominations, it took home two James Beard Foundation Media Awards Sunday night for writing and for its new PBS television show, "Diary of a Foodie." The Cond? Nast food monthly, nominated for six Beards, took home two prizes for magazine feature writing without recipes and for best national television food show. The dinner ceremony was at the Millennium Hudson Hotel, where Gourmet editor in chief Ruth Reichl, sat among famed chefs, critics and foodies. Both the San Francisco Chronicle and Saveur took home two awards; Gourmet contributing editor Colman Andrews won an award for magazine feature writing with recipes for a piece on Ireland he wrote while editor in chief at Saveur. Child contributing editor Colleen Pierce won an award for her piece "Solving the Sugar Crisis," though she said during her acceptance speech that the honor was slightly bittersweet. "On Monday, I found I was nominated for this award, and on Tuesday, I found out my magazine was shutting down." Meredith Corp. said in March that it would fold the title after the June/July issue.

2. New York Daily News
Gatecrasher
Ben Widdicombe
5/8/07
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2007/05/07/2007-05-07_bonnie_totally_tubular.html

Tabloid queen Bonnie Fuller is preparing her exit from American Media with two years left on her seven-figure contract. The editorial director of supermarket staples such as Star magazine, The National Enquirer and the Globe spent last week in Los Angeles, ostensibly meeting with celebrity entertainment programs to promote her titles.

But she was also pitching two personal projects, to be directed by her NYU film student son, according to a source. One is a reality show based on herself and her family; the second is an idea of her son's. The family show concept fits with her '06 memoir: "The Joys of Much Too Much: Go for the Big Life - the Great Career, the Perfect Guy, and Everything Else You've Ever Wanted." (Although let's hope the TV version has a shorter title.)

One prospective partner is Star Price Productions, which occupies Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's old Desilu studio lot in Hollywood. As reported here Thursday, she also met with "Ugly Betty" production company Reveille, which has already featured her on its new game show "Identity." A rep for American Media said he had "no knowledge" of Fuller's TV ambitions.

3. Fashion Week Daily
In Memory of Isabella Blow
By Staff
5/7/07
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=425673&itype=8486

Isabella Blow, style muse, former fashion director of Tatler and London’s Sunday Times, and one-time assistant to Anna Wintour, has died. The much-revered icon, who had been battling cancer, reportedly passed away suddenly early Monday morning in Gloucester, England. She was 49.

One of the industry’s most unconventional personalities, Blow was never without one of her signature hats atop her short dark hair. The headwear, created by her friend and former prot?g? Philip Treacy, ranged from feather headdresses to face masks to a “Blow” headband that she sported last summer on the Zac Posen/Vakko trip to Istanbul. Treacy and Blow met on a fashion shoot in 1989, a chance encounter that spawned countless collaborations and was chronicled in an exhibit at the London Design Musuem, When Philip Met Isabella: Philip Treacy’s Hats For Isabella Blow.

Treacy was not the only one to benefit from her fashion vision. In 1993, Blow was so impressed with the degree show of a Central Saint Martin’s graduate that she purchased the entire collection: his name was Alexander McQueen. But however instrumental she had been in McQueen’s career, Blow remained humble. “His [Alexander McQueen’s] success has been really great for my reputation, because if that hadn’t happened, I would have just been an eccentric and gone down the drain,” she told Interview Magazine in 1998. “But I don’t like to say that I ‘discover’ people. That can sound quite pretentious. In my view, the people who will succeed in fashion are the people who know how to cut. And who are sexy.” Blow’s other discoveries included models like Stella Tennant, Honor Fraser, and Sophie Dahl.

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4. Jossip
Life & Style Pisses Off Skechers, Says Sorry With a Cover Plug
By Staff
5/7/07
http://www.jossip.com/gossip/life-style/life-style-pisses-off-skechers-says-sorry-with-a-cover-plug-20070507.php

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One bedroom available in a lovely 2 bedroom apartment in the East Village. $950/month, plus utilities and cable. Located close to lots of restaurants including Supper, one of the best little Italian restaurants ever. Just down the street from Croxley’s Ale House and the newly opened SB3. The area is a lot of fun in the summer. I’m looking to move out any time from May 20th to June 3rd, so you could start the sublease then and it runs to August 31st with possible option to sign a year lease on Sept 1. My roommate is friendly, clean, considerate, non-smoker, doesn’t bring the party home and is looking for same in a roommate. I’m taking my bed with me, so you’d need to get your own or use an air mattress. Please email me at Valerie_denny@hotmail.com.

Female freelancer seeks female to share huge, beautiful two bedroom (1500 sq. feet) with a backyard and balcony in Brooklyn. Available May 15th/June 1st. Your share is $900 (includes heat and hot water). Apartment is the entire second floor and has just been renovated (new carpeting, freshly painted, retiled kitchen floor, etc.) You would have your own large bedroom with an enormous closet and an extra large adjoining room entirely to yourself. The rooms have big windows and get loads of direct sunlight. Share good-sized bathroom, eat-in kitchen with tons of cupboard space and living room. The area is Midwood (home to world famous Di Fara's pizza!) and is very safe and quiet. Two blocks from the subway (F line - 25 to 30 minutes into Manhattan) and close to laundry, day spa, supermarkets, public library, drugstores, etc. My ideal: someone who's neat, quiet and no smoking/pets. One month security and one month rent up front. Email shanifriedman@yahoo.com.

...that a national B2B publication division is looking for a Creative Copywriter/Managing Editor to join a growing team. This person will edit magazine articles, manage the creation of the magazine, and write motivating marketing materials. Strong communication, writing, proofreading, and editing skills are required, as well as excellent project management and customer relations skills. The ability to work in a fast-moving, creative team environment with tight deadlines, while maintaining outstanding attention to detail, is essential for success. The ideal candidate will have the ability to write all types and lengths of copy. Background in writing and editing, marketing, advertising, editorial, or public relations materials required. Please send your cover letter and resumes to judy.baldwin@buildings.com or mail to Human Resources, Stamats Communications, 615 5th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401.

...that Home D?cor Buyer, the leading trade magazine covering home furnishings, needs a detail-minded associate editor to edit copy, traffic art and identify design trends from its Skokie, Illinois office. Some writing involved. Heavy travel schedule to out-of-town gift and home shows. Interior design background a BIG plus. Send resume to Jim Carper (jcarper@homedecorbuyer.com). No phone calls. (OK to mention Ed)

...that First 30 Days (www.first30days.com), a New York City-based media company focused on helping people through the crucial period following any life change, is looking for some experienced freelance writers to join our team. You will be responsible for writing and researching all the content surrounding complete life change topics (expert interviews, a feature story, email tips and resources) and adhering to specific site guidelines. Freelancers will have the opportunity to write for various life changes in our launch categories—career, diet & fitness, family, finances, health, home, relationships and new directions. Topics include living more green; handling your finances; finding your life partner; improving your sex life; starting your own business; achieving your dream weight; grieving the loss of a loved one; getting through a divorce; being a new mom; being a new dad; enjoying retirement; switching from a PC to a Mac; buying the home you love; identifying and pursuing your dreams; succeeding at being a working mom; enjoying your pregnancy; moving to a new city; celebrating your empty nest; landing the perfect job; living more spiritually; becoming debt free; raising an autistic child; starting college; and planning a wedding. Only apply if you are a responsible, experienced writer, researcher and interviewer with a track record of producing quality work on tight deadlines. Bonus points for writers with experience writing for self-help titles, inspirational content and blogs on the subject. We need writers to begin immediately and turn copy around in three to four weeks. We are offering reasonable pay per life change topic. If you are interested, please take a look at our Web site and send a cover letter, stating your topic of interest, resume, three relevant writing samples and two references to first30days@gmail.com. No phone calls.

Internships

...that PDN (Photo District News) is looking for an editorial intern for the summer. Must be able to receive college credit; internship is unpaid. On the upside, you'll have the opportunity to write for our student publication, PDNedu, as well as on the PDNedu Web site and blog. Work schedule can be flexible if classes conflict. Office is located in downtown NYC. Send resume, cover letter and 2 or 3 clips to Jessica Gordon, jgordon@pdnonline.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Prevention magazine, the largest women's health magazine in the country, is looking for a summer beauty intern. Responsibilities include: calling in beauty products, organizing the beauty closet, preparing for merch meetings. There will also be the opportunity to write and attend beauty events. For college credit only and in NYC office. Please email your resume to jessica.girdwain@rodale.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Family Circle is looking for summer art department interns to begin ASAP. Some responsibilities include but are not limited to some design work, managing the mini wall, managing photo files, some propping and Photoshop work, organizing/filing/copying, scanning in and touching up art. Please send resumes (as word documents) and your availability to taylor.dunham@meredith.com with INTERN POSITION as the subject. No phone calls.

...A national B2B publication division is looking for a Creative Copywriter and Managing Editor to join a growing team. This position will be writing motivating marketing materials, as well as editing magazine articles and managing the creation of a magazine. Strong communication, writing, proofreading, and editing skills are required, as well as excellent project management and customer relations skills. The ability to work in a fast-moving, creative team environment with tight deadlines, while maintaining outstanding attention to detail, is essential for success. The ideal candidate will have the ability to write all types and lengths of copy to match the motivations of the targeted audience. Background in writing and editing marketing, advertising, editorial, or public relations materials required. Please send your cover letter and resumes to judy.baldwin@buildings.com or mail to Human Resources, Stamats Communications, 615 5th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Surface magazine is currently looking for style-savvy interns to work in the fashion department from the months of May through August. Interns must be available to come in two/three days per week, during normal office hours from 10am – 6pm. The opportunity affords interns a variety of editorial experience, from researching story ideas to assisting in the production of photo shoots. A listing of day-to-day tasks include: Research fashion story content relating to women’s, men’s, accessories, beauty and retail markets. Assist editorial staff with finalizing copy for articles including fact checking and proofing. Assist with editing men’s and women’s fashion and accessories for use in photo shoots. Assist calling in samples and look books. Assist with sample deliveries and returns. General administrative support such as answering telephones and check the mail. Please submit all resumes to Sonya Mooney at smooney@surfacemag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Perpetual Toxins, an arts, entertainment and culture magazine which covers Long Island and the greater NYC area, is looking for college students or recent grads to be editorial interns. You will be assisting with all kinds of editorial tasks and will also get the opportunity to write for us. This is an exciting time to join our team as we are planning to grow significantly by the fall. You can check us out at www.perpetualtoxins.com. Email trazzano@perpetualtoxins.com with your resume and clips. (OK to mention Ed)

...that House Beautiful, the only magazine focused on the accessible luxury unique to today’s American Home, is seeking interns who are motivated, inspired, and detail oriented. Through a variety of practical tasks and responsibilities, interns will see first hand how a major national magazine operates from the planning of an issue to its closing. Located in the impressive Hearst Tower just blocks away from Central Park, it is truly a magnificent office to work in. This is an amazing opportunity for any college student who has aspirations of working in the Magazine Publishing industry. Candidates should have academic interests in at least one of the following departments: Writing - publishing. Style - home products market and interior design. Internship Requirements: Candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Must be receiving college credit for the internship. Must submit a letter from your school, on official letterhead verifying that they recognize the internship as contributing towards your course credits. This is an unpaid internship (no stipend or salary). Interns must devote at least 2-3 full days per week over the course of the summer, depending on your school’s requirements. Instructions: As Word documents, please email both a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please write about your interest in House Beautiful and which of the above departments you would like to be considered for. Interviews will be held in person at the House Beautiful office in New York City. Email to: Kenny Gee at kgee@hearst.com. (No phone calls please) (OK to mention Ed)

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