Are you an aspiring writer who wants to craft personal essays for magazines but doesn’t know where to start? I’ll guide you through the kinds of essays that editors are looking for now. Using excerpts from top writers, we’ll examine: -creative nonfiction -essays on hot-button…
The Career Strategies Conference is designed for women who are trying to get a job or get ahead in their current position (but men are welcome). During this day-long event you’ll hear from over a dozen experts in their respective fields, learn how to enhance…
It’s the third year for this one-day, cross-sector signature event that brings together industry leaders and entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors from across media, book and magazine publishing, entertainment and information—and it couldn’t come at a more pivotal moment. Branded content from marketers large and small…
Mommy CEO is a group for supermoms navigating life as a parent (of their children AND their business). Discuss strategies for staying on top of priorities and being the powerhouse you know you are. Capes optional. Rachael Ellison of Reworking Parents will facilitate the meeting.…
Are you an aspiring writer who wants to land assignments for magazines but who doesn’t know where to start? Instructor Grace Bello (The Atlantic, Publishers Weekly, The Awl) will show you how she used her existing contacts, expertise, and interests to craft great pitches that…
This class is for aspiring writers of all genres and levels who want to learn how to craft humorous personal essays and short stories. Whether you’re a writer by trade who seeks humor writing techniques or a non-writer who wishes to develop your voice, take…
Do you know where your business is heading in 2012 and beyond? Want a fun and creative way to plan for your amazing entrepreneurial success? Then come join the party at the Right-Brain Business Plan® workshop! You’ll roll-up your sleeves and craft a visual plan…
dd:IMPACT is a one day exploration of how technology has disrupted, evolved, progressed and impacted key lifestyle segments – music, food, fashion, and design. Bringing together thought leaders in Food, Fashion, Design, and Music, dd:IMPACT will take you on a journey examining the relationship between…
Are you an aspiring writer who wants to land assignments for magazines but who doesn’t know where to start? Instructor Grace Bello (The Atlantic, Publishers Weekly, The Awl) will show you how she used her existing contacts, expertise, and interests to craft great pitches that…
This brand new affinity group is designed to unite all the fabulous creative women at IGC in order have an established collaborative network of open and like-mined individuals to pass on referrals, share marketing ideas, and workshop through business decisions. Our first meeting will be…
Do you want to learn how to write fiction or even jump-start your novel? Take this course, taught by McSweeney’s-published author, Publishers Weekly book critic, and writer Grace Bello. Learn the elements of great fiction, get inspired by excerpts from master authors, and brainstorm your…
Want to transform your blog into a business but not sure how to begin? Cara Eisenpress, founder of Big Girls Small Kitchen and author of In the Small Kitchen, will answer this question and more. In this two hour workshop, Cara will be your trusty…
This class is for aspiring writers of all genres and levels who want to learn how to craft humorous personal essays and short stories. Whether you’re a writer by trade who seeks humor writing techniques or a non-writer who wishes to develop your voice, take…
Now in its second year, the User Experience Awards are the premiere awards in NYC to showcase and celebrate optimal User Experience. The aim of the awards is to significantly raise the stature, understanding and awareness of User Experience. Winners will be announced at this…
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making: Where Do Ideas Come From $400 NEW! (CRPRSOD) Daniel Pink tells us, “The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: designers, inventors, teachers, storytellers—creative and emphatic ‘right-brain’ thinkers whose abilities mark the…
Most of us have family recipes passed down from generation to generation. We want yours! Join us as Carole Murko will cook with three guests selected from Sur La Table’s community to share both their culinary history and favorite food memories and demonstrate a treasured…
Attend the world’s largest conference for Agile teams, developers, executives, and managers. Join colleagues, peers and teams from around the world to explore the depth and breadth of Agile software development across all practices, and perspectives. This annual event is widely regarded as the premier…
Are you the next mover and Shaker? Well DISRUPT San Francisco is looking for you! This September 8-12, 2012 TechCrunch will be bringing big names to the Disrupt stage and reveal an all new slate of outstanding startups to the Battlefield competition to crown this year’s…
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