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Zachary Hayworth, Ph.D., Germanic Languages & Literatures

Published on February 27, 2022

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What advice do you have for Harvard GSAS students, now that you are graduating?

My advice breaks down into two main points: (1) try to get a realistic idea of your short- …

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Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career in Media

Published on February 24, 2022

After spending my entire career in media, in companies as varied as MTV, Condé Nast, SundanceTV, and Discovery, I am often asked to give advice on how to get into the media business. It usually comes from a passionate, wide-eyed …

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Mary Ortega, ALM Journalism

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Skill Building Courses

Professional Songwriting

Professional Songwriting

Cliff Goldmacher
Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he shares his insights on the songwriting process and on what it takes to…
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Having a Vision in Entertainment

Having a Vision in Entertainment

LinkedIn News
Go behind the scenes with Oprah Winfrey and LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner as they discuss Oprah’s career, the power of…
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Getting Started in Graphic Design

Getting Started in Graphic Design

Cara St. Hilaire
New to graphic design? You’re in the right place. Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers…
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Book Writing

Book Writing

genConnectU
Are you a passionate writer who’s always thought about writing a book, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you…
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Selling Your Novel

Selling Your Novel

Jessica Brody
You’ve written a book, and you’re excited to get it into readers’ hands. Selling your novel to a major publisher…
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Data Storytelling

Data Storytelling

Bill Shander
We are wired for story. We crave it. Storytelling has played an integral role in our ability to make progress…
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Writing Articles

Writing Articles

Starshine Roshell
Articles are an effective tool for communicating complex ideas and stories in a friendly, credible, and easy-to-follow way. In this…
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Writing: The Craft of Story

Writing: The Craft of Story

Lisa Cron
In this course, author Lisa Cron digs into the craft of writing a compelling story based on what the brain…
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The Data Science of Sports Management

The Data Science of Sports Management

Barton Poulson
A passion for sports can turn an ordinarily math-averse individual into an amateur statistician, ready to back up their pick…
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Being Confident On Camera

Being Confident On Camera

CreatorUp
Learn how to be confident on camera and keep your audience engaged in your message. TV host and weatherman Jonathan…
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Learning Screenwriting

Learning Screenwriting

Mark Tapio Kines
Join independent film director and screenwriter Mark Tapio Kines as he walks you through the process of getting your screenplay…
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Audio and Music Production

Audio and Music Production

Garrick Chow
What does it take to get work, and get skilled, in audio and music production? Garrick Chow has been making…
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Visual Thinking Strategies

Visual Thinking Strategies

Philip Yenawine
What if teachers taught with questions rather than lectures? What if students were asked to reflect instead of regurgitate? Visual…
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Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Producing Professional Audio and Video Podcasts

Whether you want to record a song, fix audio tracks, or enhance sound effects with multitrack recording, our Adobe Audition…
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