Interviews: mb conversations with media-world notables

So What Do You Do, Jeff Howe, Author and <I>Wired</I> Contributing Editor?So What Do You Do, Jeff Howe, Author and Wired Contributing Editor?
The magazine writer explains how crowdsourcing is reinventing investigative journalism and why "passion is the currency of the 21st century."
By David Hirschman, October 8, 2008

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Departments: Recurring mb features

Revolving Door Newsletter: 10.07.08Revolving Door Newsletter: 10.07.08
Los Angeles Times Cuts 75
October 7, 2008

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Hey, How'd You Do That?

Hey, How'd You Become a Full-Time Web Cartoonist, Bill Barnes?Hey, How'd You Become a Full-Time Web Cartoonist, Bill Barnes?
The Microsoft employee-turned-Web cartoonist discusses the challenges and freedoms of self-publishing, creating an 'addictive' comic, and giving it away for free.
By Tina Dupuy, October 7, 2008

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Pitching an Agent: Literary agents tell you what kind of manuscripts they're looking for.

Pitching an Agent: 'Collaboration Is The Cornerstone'Pitching an Agent: 'Collaboration Is The Cornerstone'
This up-and-coming agent has an affinity for 'irresistible' and 'captivating' narratives in fiction and nonfiction.
By M. David Hornbuckle, October 6, 2008

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Party Photos: Snapshots from our famous cocktail parties

Party Photos!Party Photos!
Party Photos: AgencySpy Party
October 3, 2008

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How to Pitch: Your tip sheets, straight from the editors

How to Pitch: <i>Draft</i>How to Pitch: Draft
This lager lover's pub freelances more than half its pages, so pitch a front-of-book or feature with a 'beer angle.'
By Adam Auriemma, October 3, 2008

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Features: Our original reporting

Get The Most Out Of Blogger EventsGet The Most Out Of Blogger Events
Learn to leverage a blogger event into the freelance gigs and link love you need.
By Hunter Walker, September 30, 2008

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PR, Perfected: The sharpest public relations advice

PR Perfected: Pitfalls and Payoffs of Stunt PRPR Perfected: Pitfalls and Payoffs of Stunt PR
A PR stunt can go from dazzling to damaging, so learn how to attract the right kind of attention.
By Whitney McKnight, September 16, 2008

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What to Charge

What to Charge: In-House EditingWhat to Charge: In-House Editing
For freelancers, in-house editing projects can be reliable and lucrative gigs.
By Laura Palotie, September 8, 2008

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Book Keeping: The business of books, straight from authors

Book Keeping: Even Celebrity Authors Have to HustleBook Keeping: Even Celebrity Authors Have to Hustle
Sex and the City and Californication star Evan Handler has a second memoir out -- and he wants to make sure you hear about it.
By Melissa Walker, May 27, 2008

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How To: Things you need to know to do your work better.

Get A Guest Blogging GigGet A Guest Blogging Gig
Networking on the net as a guest blogger can promote your work on a greater scale.
By Laura Palotie, April 21, 2008

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Transcripts: Catch up on our seminars, panel discussions, and special events

mb Seminar: Journalism Ethics, Online and Off
Get tips from an industry expert on how to navigate situations that aren't black and white.
By Lynda Gorov, April 15, 2008

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mbManage: Exploring workplace issues for media industry professionals

mb Manage: To Promote or Not to Promotemb Manage: To Promote or Not to Promote
Industry vets discuss mastering the fine art of asking for a promotion.
By Maya Avrasin, March 10, 2008

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Pitches That Worked: The inside story on getting an assignment

Pitches That Worked: <I>Pregnancy</I>Pitches That Worked: Pregnancy
One pitch scored a new writer a byline and led to four more assignments. We break down her query and highlight what worked.
By Noah Davis, February 27, 2008

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Video: Watch writers pitch editors, see industry experts and events

Video Pitch Slam 1-on-1: <I>Prevention</I>Video Pitch Slam 1-on-1: Prevention
Watch aspiring Prevention writers pitch the executive editor, who breaks down what you can learn from their attempts.
By Noah Davis, February 25, 2008

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From the Editors: Book editors offer a look inside the publishing house

From the Editors: Into Projects  'On The Edge'From the Editors: Into Projects 'On The Edge'
'I adore narrative nonfiction,' says this hands-on editor eager to add female thriller writers to her wide-ranging list.
By Rachel Kramer Bussel, May 30, 2007

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Essays: First-person reflections on life in the media business

The Last Magazine?The Last Magazine?
The mag trade relies on 'an ancient and atrophied business model,' opines this industry expert, 'and we need a new model to breathe life into its ink-clogged corpuscles.'
By Bo Sacks, March 23, 2007

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SalesRants: Our ad guy on the inside reveals what really goes on in media sales

SalesRants XX: The Acne HorseSalesRants XX: The Acne Horse
In sales, determination and grit outweigh shining personalities. Secret Sales Guy explains all.
By Anonymous, November 16, 2006

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HR Qs: A look inside major media companies' human-resources departments.

HRQs: Community Connect, Inc.HRQs: Community Connect, Inc.
Powering ethnic social networking Web sites, this company prizes diversity and seeks hires to further its team efforts.
By Rebecca L. Fox, August 22, 2006

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Books: Excerpts from books about the media business and interviews with authors

Excerpt: <i>A Death in Belmont</i>Excerpt: A Death in Belmont
By Sebastian Junger, June 27, 2006

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