Category: Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media

Cashing In: Banking on Style Blogs    by Laura Isaacs
Price: Free! 1780 words. Language: English. Published on February 9, 2012. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

The world of fashion seems web obsessed and it’s easy to see why: the Internet provides immediate gratification and dissemination of information. However, it’s the bloggers – not the Anna Wintours – who seem to be making the biggest splash on the web. his 2,000-word article explains how one successful style blogger was able monetize her website and ditch her day job in favor of full-time blogging.
Internship Insider    by Gavin Ricketts
Price: $2.50 USD. 6770 words. Language: English. Published on January 27, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Performing arts.

Internship Insider is a special report for those trying to break into the film, television and other creative industries. It tells you how to find Internships, how to make a good impression when applying, what employers will expect and what to expect from them. Reading this book will ensure you get the most out of the experience and secure future paid work.
Online Content Writing- How To Make Money Through Content Writing    by Vani Chugh Kabra
Price: $3.99 USD. 8110 words. Language: English. Published on January 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Careers.

The E-book is meant for everyone who is: •Looking to make a career out of content writing. •Hunting for feasible and legitimate work from home options. •Hoping to make some extra money by taking up part time online work. The Ebook consists of tips, lists and exercises that will help aspiring content writers not only write saleable content but also find well-paying content writing jobs.
Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts: The 2012 Survival Guide for Today's Television Newsroom    by Randy Tatano
Price: $19.99 USD. 76730 words. Language: English. Published by Accio Books  on January 8, 2012. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

It's time for reporters to get street smart. And not just about reporting. There's more to the television news business than gathering facts and getting your face on camera. You need to navigate the minefield present in every newsroom in America. Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts is a survival guide that offers tips to make your stories stand out, job hunting strategies and critical advice to help you navigate the unique office politics of broadcasting. And you'll get the News Director's playbook and learn about those "Jedi Mind Tricks" played on unsuspecting employees. Learning how News Directors think, what they're looking for in a great resume tape, how to negotiate a contract, the ins and outs of out clauses, and mastering the intangibles of the business can be of great help in moving you up the ladder. In addition, you'll get some "street smart" tips on finding openings that aren't advertised and how to spot the red flags in a news operation before you take a job. It's real world advice from a network broadcast journalist who's been on both sides of the fence as a reporter and a manager.
New-Media Survival Guide: For Journalists and Other Print-Era Refugees    by John Bethune
Price: $2.99 USD. 22630 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2012. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

The New-Media Survival Guide is written for print-media veterans who want to understand and adapt to the online world. Topics covered include blogging, social networks, content curation, content marketing, e-books, multimedia tools, and ethics. By helping readers understand the principles of new media, this guide gives them the start they need not simply to survive, but to flourish in new media.
How to Get Started Writing Your Book When You Can’t Get Yourself Started    by Rita Emmett
Price: $2.99 USD. 1260 words. Language: English. Published on December 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

Rita Emmett's fun approach to finally writing your book may be just the spark you need to get that book out of your heart and onto paper. I know she did that for me! Find Ideas that spur you to: -Sit down and start writing -Do everything else you have to and write your book -Fill Your Life with Thoughts about Writing
How to Design Engaging Media: Seven Simple Principles    by Mark Blasini
Price: $7.99 USD. 4500 words. Language: English. Published on December 4, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

Want to learn how to create media that grabs people's attention and engages their imagination? Want to write a song, make a film, or create art that will make people fall in love with your work? Then this book is for you. Using seven simple design principles, you can create media that will stand out against your competition and have people talking about your work.
Putting Awesome Into Words: A Freelancer's Journey    by Augusta Dwyer
Price: $2.99 USD. 39760 words. Language: English. Published on November 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

'Putting Awesome Into Words: A Freelancer's Journey' is a useful guide for students, aspiring journalists and young writers to the world of freelance journalism. It offers advice and examples of the author's writing from more than 20 years as a successful, independent journalist and writer. It encourages respect for craft and integrity, and, above all, the right mix of passion and professionalism.
PR Basics in a Connected World    by Ann  Streetman
Price: $0.99 USD. 4100 words. Language: English. Published on September 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Writing skills.

This book is for you if one of these scenarios fits: (1) you just inherited the PR function on top of your other responsibilities; (2) you are headed back into the PR job market after several years; (3) you want to acquire some PR savvy for a prospective new job; (4) you have a communications degree, but have never worked in PR; or (5) you are new to PR and want a few tips from a veteran.
Confessions of a Freelancer    by Chris Stokel-Walker
Price: Free! 12410 words. Language: English. Published on September 19, 2011. Nonfiction » Career Guides » Media.

The ten biggest confessions of an experienced freelancer for the price of a cheeseburger. Learn from Chris Stokel-Walker's pitfalls and take his frank advice on how to succeed in freelancing.