Learn to Be a Tech Writer in 5 Days
I just heard about this new e-course by technology writer Damon Brown, who writes for Playboy, Family Circle, AARP, and more. The deadline for registration is tomorrow, October 3.
The First Byte: Break Into Tech Writing In 5 Days!
ONE HOUR PER DAY ONLINE CLASS: October 5th – October 9th
REGISTRATION ENDS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
Are you interested in covering technology for the big publications? Do you need to get up to speed on how to talk about tech in your articles? In 5 days, let tech culture journalist and author Damon Brown guide you into the new opportunities in tech writing.
The First Byte: Breaking Into Tech Writing In 5 Days! will help you:
*Day 1: Learn the do’s and don’ts of tech journalism
*Day 2: Identify what kind of tech writing you want to do
*Day 3: Find what publications are best for your work
*Day 4: Sharpen your pitching skills
*Day 5: Contact the right editors at the right publications
The course is built for both professional journalists looking to expand as well as novices interested in tech writing.
Only requiring about one hour per day, the 5 day class has nightly lessons and assignments that will help you sharpen your tech knowledge, prepare you to pitch tech-friendly markets and increase
your comfort with tech topics. Discussions will be done over email. You can read the lessons and turn in the assignment anytime before noon the following day. The instructor also provides a one-on-one,
15-minute phone conversation the week after your class.
Damon Brown regularly covers tech for Playboy, New York Post and Family Circle, launched AARP: The Magazine Online’s video game column and is Mobile Games Editor at About.com. He is the author of several books on tech culture, including “The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the iPhone”, the first book on the popular device. He has a Master’s in Magazine
Publishing from Northwestern University and a Bachelors in Journalism/Computing from Oakland University. Damon also has been a tech commentator on NPR, CNN, G4TV and BBC World. A regular speaker at journalism conferences, Damon is the Tech Chair for the 2010 American Society of Journalists and Author conference happening in Manhattan April 23 – 25.
$75 for the 5 day course. Purchase through Paypal at www.damonbrown.net or email the instructor at damon [at] damonbrown [dot] net for more information.
Registration ends Saturday, October 3rd.
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Oct 2, 2009 Writing
Linda,
I have a quick question. I have just sold my first article to a magazine that stated in its writers guidelines that it pays on acceptance. I recieved an email a few weeks ago saying that my article had been edited and was going to print. I still have not received any payment. The article will appear in the December edition of the magazine. The magazine is owned by bonnier corp, so it is reputable. I am wondering is this normal?
Thanks!
There’s no paypal on his site or any description of the course — I was hoping to see if there were still spots left…It looks a little odd since there’s nothing on his site, is he someone you know personally?
Hi, Cal,
Yes, this is someone I know personally. I’ll shoot him an e-mail and point him to your question.
Hi Cal,
My website actually started having technical problems – the irony! – so typing in my web address actually leads you to an article, not the actual front page where the class information is listed. I apologize for the confusion!
A few folks such as yourself weren’t able to sign up for the class or get info on it, so I will be doing another one by year’s end, most likely in November. Thanks for your interest!
-Damon
Damon — that’s too funny, but it happens. I’d be very interested in your course, so will bookmark your site and hope to be reminded here.
cheers
Hi Cal,
I am doing the course again in early November! You can read the announcement at http://bit.ly/SWBCj. Hope to see you in class!
-Damon