Magazine Training International

Smartphones, social media, and your magazine: Learn how to produce content and promote your publication
2023-04-20 14:00 - 2023-05-18 17:00 (America/New_York)
To be current and competitive in the publishing industry, journalists must be multimedia reporters, and the key to success is your smartphone. During this four-week course, Dr. Akosua Frempong, a digital, print, and broadcast media journalist, will discuss how magazine journalists can use two essential tools–a smartphone and social media.

Discover how to create multimedia content by taking photos and video with your smartphone and then disseminating the content through social media. Social media is an effective tool for the promotion of your brand or publication, but each platform is unique. Learn how to choose the best platforms for your publication and audience, and how to connect with and know what your target audience wants so you can serve them well.

Course topics include:

Week 1: Use your smartphone for magazine content production, including videos and images

Week 2: Create and optimize magazine content for smartphone audiences

Week 3: Discover how to use social media for magazine content and publication promotion

Week 4: Marketing your magazine brand or publication through websites, emails, and social media ads

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Schedule

The schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live, you may watch a recording, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Thursdays at 2:00 pm EDT.

Course requirements

Background reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Tuesday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week.

System requirements

MTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:

Registration and fees

Course fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by April 17, 2023. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students

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An introduction to Search Engine Optimization
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
The primary way most people get to magazine and newspaper websites is through search engines like Google and Bing.

In this free online workshop, Thomas Umstattd, Jr., founder of Author Media and host of the Novel Marketing Podcast, will discuss how search engines work and some simple changes you can make to your website to help rank higher in the search results pages.

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Top 10 ideas for adding video to your digital strategy
2023-07-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
If you haven’t incorporated video into your digital content strategy, it’s time! Even if you’re already making videos, are you getting the most out of them?

In this free online workshop, Tami DeVine, president and CEO of Devine Family Entertainment, will discuss what format to use, how long the videos should be, where to post them, what camera to use, and more.

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Introduction to Magazine Management
2023-09-23 00:00 - 2023-11-17 23:59 (America/Denver)
**All 20 full-participation class seats are full. However, seats for auditing are still available.**

Discover how to apply sound business principles to establish your periodical on a solid foundation. During this eight-week course, David Renard, a partner with mediaIDEAS, and Francis Ayieko, founder and publisher of Nairobi-based Christian newspaper The Shepherd, will discuss good business principles to help your magazine succeed.

You will discover how to avoid common pitfalls and build your magazine on a firm foundation. You’ll learn the basics needed to launch a successful publication–or strengthen a current one–from growing your audience and developing a business strategy to researching your readers and moving from print to digital.

This course is the first in an online series in which you will gain an overview of magazine publishing, including a basic understanding of the elements of magazine business, editing, and design. The series will include an online course in each of these three main areas. You may choose to take one, two, or all three of the segments.

Those who complete each course will receive a certificate of completion for that course, but those who complete all three will receive a certificate of completion for the entire series.

Course topics include:

Building a publishing model

Finding readers in print and online

Distribution and fulfillment

Production fundamentals

Funding and sustaining your publication

Conducting audience research

Developing a business strategy

Overcoming the digital publishing hurdle and digital marketing

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ScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule

Schedule

The schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live, you may watch a recording, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Saturdays at 9:00 am EDT.

Course requirements

Background reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Thursday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week.

System requirements

MTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:

Registration and fees

There are two ways to participate. You may register for the full access to the course or you may choose to audit the course.

**All 20 full-participation class seats are full. However, seats for auditing are still available.**

Full participants will have access to weekly live sessions, reading material, assignments, personalized feedback, opportunities for consulting, and encouragement and interaction with other classmates in the forum. Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be awarded.

Auditors will only have access to the live sessions and reading material each week. Auditors will not receive a certificate of completion.

Course fee: $150 Auditing fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by September 13, 2023. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students

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Developmental editing: How to make good pieces great
2023-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Magazine editors, especially those working solo or in small teams, need to edit on multiple levels. Substantive editing of a feature piece can be the most crucial level of editing, working with the writer to identify the best way to start an article, uncovering the major themes and best angle, and leading the writer toward (or often doing it on behalf of the writer and reader) the hard, deep, but ultimately rewarding and essential work of revision at all levels.

In this free online workshop, Karen Stiller, senior editor of Faith Today magazine, will discuss how to best approach substantive editing of a piece, how to navigate this work with writers (we need to take care of the writer ego!), and how to ultimately find the very best way to present even tough issues in a compelling and readable magazine article that serves the reader and the goals of the publication.

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Otimize seu fluxo de trabalho: Aproximando design e editorial para uma produção mais eficiente
2023-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Você está cansado de lidar com um processo de produção ineficiente que retarda seu trabalho e atrapalha sua criatividade? Quando você organiza e agiliza as tarefas da sua linha de fluxo, evitando duplicar esforços , dados perdidos e sistemas desnecessários e complicados, você pode gastar mais tempo no trabalho criativo.

Descubra como promover clareza, um pensamento imaginativo organizado por um estúdio de design. Você irá obter idéias e percepções sobre como colaborar e se comunicar melhor com o editorial.

Neste workshop online gratuito, Rick Szuecs, designer da Christianity Today, discutirá como você pode otimizar seu fluxo de trabalho para obter máxima eficiência.

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Rick Szuecs é um designer gráfico de Belo Horizonte, Brasil. Com 15 anos de experiência em design, trabalhou para diversas editoras de livros e revistas. Rick foi designer-chefe da Cristianismo Hoje (CT/Brasil) por três anos e trabalhou também na revista Ultimato, uma publicação cristã brasileira altamente respeitada que é publicada há mais de 40 anos. Atualmente, ele faz parte da equipe de design da Christianity Today.

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Selecting effective stock imagery
2023-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Using stock images is a budget-friendly way to create visual interest in your magazine. Discover practical tips for where to source stock images, how to create visual consistency, and how to make images your own. You can create helpful guidelines for your communications team as they consider this aspect of your brand.

In this free online workshop, Jeremy Cherry, Journey Group’s senior digital designer, will discuss how you can source stock imagery to effectively communicate your brand’s mission.

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Navigating the AI onslaught: Crafting authentic and engaging content in the era of ChatGPT
2024-01-19 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Artificial Intelligence made headline news in 2023. In particular, ChatGPT became the rage among would-be writers. Even prestigious magazines such as Sport Illustrated and Men’s Journal and newsy websites such as BuzzFeed fell victim to AI content. While you may not ever use AI for your work, audiences today are suspicious that content may not be from your mind, or worse, that the work borders on fake and false.

In this free online workshop, Dr. Michael Ray Smith, award-winning writer, photojournalist, academic and conference speaker, will examine the idea of truth. Explore the AI world and practical ways you can create content that is both accurate and lively.

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Lancer un podcast avec un budget de 0 $
2024-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Qu’un podcast soit un rêve lointain ou un concept bien défini, vous pouvez lancer un podcast avec un budget de 0 $. Découvrez comment passer à l’étape suivante – du lancement à la croissance.

Dans cet atelier en ligne gratuit, Stéphanie Rousselle, fondatrice et directrice générale de Gospel Spice Ministries, discutera de ce que vous devez savoir avant de vous lancer, des questions clés que vous devriez poser et de la manière de trouver des réponses, des problèmes réels rencontrés à différentes étapes, et de la manière de faire croître votre podcast au cours de la première année.

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Reporting religion news for Christian and general audiences
2024-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Christians embrace God’s transcendent Truths. Christian journalists have the privilege of seeking and sharing small-t truths that are essential for living. We live in truth-challenged times and desperately need reporters who are willing to diligently search for the truth and share their findings with the public. Good reporters conduct the search by asking six essential questions and following the answers wherever they lead.

In this free online workshop, Steve Rabey, a veteran author and journalist, will discuss truth seeking and accountability through hard questions, research, verification, and investigation.

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Introduction to Magazine Editing
2024-04-06 00:00 - 2024-05-17 23:59 (America/Denver)
Determine how you can work with writers and craft articles that touch the lives of readers. During this six-week course, Jeremy Weber, director of CT Global, and Esther Nyaga, publishing manager of Publishing Institute of Africa, will discuss the many facets of the job of magazine editor, developing your magazine’s profile, working with writers, writing effective callouts, titles, and side bars, and solving common manuscript problems.

Digital technology has changed the face of magazine publishing, but editing and presenting relevant content to your audience is still the cornerstone of an excellent magazine. Discover the time-tested principles of magazine editing and hear some of the secrets experienced editors use to work more efficiently and effectively.

This course is the second in an online series in which you will gain an overview of magazine publishing, including a basic understanding of the elements of magazine business, editing, and design. The series will include an online course in each of these three main areas. You may choose to take one, two, or all three of the segments.

Those who complete each course will receive a certificate of completion for that course, but those who complete all three will receive a certificate of completion for the entire series.

Course topics include:

The magazine profile

Manuscript editing

Writing leads and conclusions

Presenting the material

Editorial planning

Developing writers

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ScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule

Schedule

The schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live, you may watch a recording, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Saturdays at 2:00 pm EDT.

Course requirements

Background reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Thursday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week.

System requirements

MTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:

Registration and fees

There are two ways to participate. You may register for the full access to the course or you may choose to audit the course.

Full participants will have access to weekly live sessions, reading material, assignments, personalized feedback, opportunities for consulting, and encouragement and interaction with other classmates in the forum. Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be awarded.

Auditors will only have access to the live sessions and reading material each week. Auditors will not receive a certificate of completion.

Course fee: $150Auditing fee: $75(Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by March 22, 2024. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students

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Publishing in a digital world: The business of magazine publishing for today
2024-04-29 00:00 - 2024-05-01 23:59 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join Magazine Training International and Sathyam Ministries as we continue the MTI in India program with a conference in Bangalore in April 2024! Learn the essential steps for successful magazine management with the Publishing in a Digital World workshop. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from highly respected Christian publishing professionals.
The three-day Publishing in a Digital World workshop will cover the business of magazine publishing and social media marketing. An international team of two trainers will teach the workshop. Bring your staff and allow everyone to learn the skills necessary to succeed in a digital world.
You will meet other Christians in publishing, share victories and fears, and learn from one another. Christians working in magazine publishing scattered throughout India often feel isolated and may become discouraged. A conference like this offers encouragement and renewal.
The workshop will be offered in English. Download the workshop brochure.
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TrainersWhat you'll learnLocationScheduleCostTrainers
David Renard is a partner with mediaIDEAS, a global consultancy providing research and advice on the publishing industry’s technology-enabled future. He founded and built Netcirculation, the largest nationwide distribution network for high-end boutique fashion, art, photography, and design titles. And, he co-created Stare, a publishing and advertising agency. He also spearheaded a new European subsidiary that developed research-driven decision support tools, which he grew into a multi-million dollar business. In demand worldwide as a speaker on digital publishing, he taught publishing business and digital publishing courses and workshops for Magazine Training International in India, the U.S., Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and online.
Dr. Marcos Simas is a 30-year veteran of the Brazilian publishing industry. Marcos currently serves as chief editor at Geográfica Editora, and as rights director for African, Portuguese, and Spanish languages at Riggins Rights Management. Marcos previously worked for almost 10 years as chief editor with Christianity Today Brazil (Cristianismo Hoje). He earned a B.A. in theology, a mini MBA from Loyola University of Chicago, a Ph.D. in religious studies, and publishing certificates from the University of Chicago, Yale University, and International Christian Publishing Institute. Marcos taught publishing business courses and workshops for Magazine Training International in India and online.
What you'll learn
In the Publishing in a Digital World workshop, you will learn how to overcome the digital publishing hurdle by creating a business plan, finding readers, and harnessing the power of social media. And you’ll discover how to use tools like Google Analytics, advertising, production management, and online distribution and fulfillment to successfully launch a magazine or update your process for more effective and influential publication.
Who should attend
Christians on staff with a magazine, specifically Christian publishers and editors.
Location
The workshop will be held in Bangalore, India at the SAIACS CEO Centre, Dodda gubbi Cross, Kothanur, PO Box 7747, Bengaluru 560077, Karnataka, India.
Schedule
The workshop will begin with registration in the morning on Monday, 29 April which will be followed by four sessions throughout the rest of the day. Sessions will be all day Tuesday and half a day on Wednesday, and will end with a noon banquet and graduation ceremony on Wednesday. Click here for the full schedule.
Cost
Tuition
On-site conference fees:

Pay on arrival: INR 6439
*Pay by 12 April: INR 5439

*Early pay discount: When you register you will receive information as to how to make payment to an Indian bank account. Payment must be made by 12 April in order to receive the early payment discount of INR 1000.
Includes: The conference fee includes three lunches, morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks, printed materials and downloadable resources, and 13-1/2 hours of lectures and practical application from a team of publishing professionals with multinational publishing and training experience. The conference room is air-conditioned. Wifi is available.
Lodging and meals
Participants may choose to commute each day or stay on the conference center campus. Accommodations include breakfast and supper. Prices listed are per person/per night in a single or double room. All rooms are available with air conditioning and wifi.

INR 3214 per night for a single room
INR 2318 per night for a shared room

Transportation
You will need to purchase your flight/transportation separately.
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New models of "magazine publishing": The evolution of digital social media tools
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
How can you reach readers who are immersed in the distractions of digital media every day? Discover how to make the move to digital and increase your readers’ engagement through new and alternative channels. You can offer them a deeper experience, which goes beyond reading, through the most advanced tools. Artificial Intelligence, YouTube, podcasts, Instagram, and other digital tools are changing the role of the magazine publishing industry and require publishers to think beyond the printed editions.

In this free online workshop, Dr. Marcos Simas, a 33-year veteran of the Brazilian publishing industry with Ph.D. in Religious Studies focused on Religion and Internet, will discuss how the role of the magazine publishing industry is changing, and how publishers must use digital tools to spread their message.

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Take me there: Using sensory depth to captivate your readers
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
When writing, do you rely on only two of your five senses–sight and hearing? Don’t neglect the full sensory experience. Discover techniques to engage sight, sound, textures, aromas, and flavors to create vivid, immersive scenes that captivate readers.

In this free online workshop, Joyce Ellis, an award winning author, will discuss numerous ways you can use fresh imagery without “overwriting” or distracting the reader.

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Introduction to Magazine Design
2024-09-18 10:00 - 2024-10-29 23:59 (America/New_York)
Discover principles and tips to design an engaging publication that entices readers and communicates the magazine’s mission. During this six-week course, Lea Greene, publication content manager and designer for SACONNECTS, and James Njoroge, art director of Timazi, will discuss how to design a magazine that draws your readers’ attention and makes a visual impact.

You’ll learn how the principles of legibility, hierarchy, contrast, consistency, and appropriateness influence the design of your publication. You’ll learn how a strategic plan to combine words and images will create a sense of purpose in each spread and how to evaluate your designs to see if a redesign is needed.

This course is the third and final in an online series in which you will gain an overview of magazine publishing, including a basic understanding of the elements of magazine business, editing, and design. The series includes an online course in each of these three main areas. You may choose to take one, two, or all three of the segments. The prior two courses in the series are available as self-guided courses.

Those who complete each course will receive a certificate of completion for that course, but those who complete all three will receive a certificate of completion for the entire series.

Course topics include:

Typography

Words and images

Designing the spread

Designing the magazine cover

Photography for publication

Magazine redesign

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ScheduleSystem requirementsRegistration and feesSchedule

Schedule

The schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live, you may watch a recording, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00 am EDT.

Course requirements

Background reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Monday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week.

System requirements

MTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:

Registration and fees

There are two ways to participate. You may register for the full access to the course or you may choose to audit the course.

Full participants will have access to weekly live sessions, reading material, assignments, personalized feedback, opportunities for consulting, and encouragement and interaction with other classmates in the forum. Upon completion of the course, a certificate will be awarded.

Auditors will only have access to the live sessions and reading material each week. Auditors will not receive a certificate of completion.

Course fee: $150Auditing fee: $75(Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by September 6, 2024. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students for full course, unlimited auditing seats

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Sharpening the story: Working with writers to get to the heart of it all
2024-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
As an editor, one of your main responsibilities is to work with writers to produce a story that is polished, compelling, and resonates with readers. You want the story with oomph. It can be a challenging process, especially when writers have different styles, approaches, and levels of experience. But, with the right mindset and approach, it is possible to build strong, productive relationships with writers that result in outstanding work. Discover tips and guidance for editors to work effectively with writers and produce stories that have real impact.

In this free online workshop, Hillary Jackson, managing editor of Caring magazine, will discuss questions to consider as you begin the editing process, situations you might encounter in your editing life, how to work with writers to sharpen stories, how to deliver feedback, and more.

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Photography troubleshooting: Overcome the issues that hinder visual impact
2024-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Unlock the full potential of your photography equipment—whether it’s a phone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera. Learn expert techniques to manage natural light and flash to create stunning images for both web and print. Discover tips that will transform your approach to photography and elevate your skills so you can capture professional-quality images.

In this free online workshop, Kim Clark, an assistant professor at The University of Valley Forge, will discuss camera and lighting issues when photographing events and doing photoshoots for your publication.

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Christian communications across cultures
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
You know what you’re saying. Do you know what your audience is hearing? Whether communicating with donors across the world, or diaspora across the street, it is important to know that your message is clear.

In this free online workshop, Geoff Peters, global marketing director of Jesus Film Project, will discuss what you need to consider when communicating across cultures.

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From print to digital: Thinking differently about the same story
2025-02-06 19:00 - 2025-03-05 19:00 (America/New_York)
Today’s audiences are more likely to engage with a device than a piece of paper—but not always. An integrated multimedia, multiplatform approach can serve existing audiences, engage new ones, and help you tell your story better to both. During this four-week course, Dr. David Dixon, professor and co-chair of communication at Messiah University, will discuss how to effectively adapt your storytelling to digital platforms while maintaining meaningful connections with your audience.Discover how to grab attention and keep readers engaged in the fast-paced world of digital media while adapting your storytelling to resonate with your audience’s online habits. Learn the importance of understanding your audience’s needs—even when they’re not directly communicating—and gain strategies for navigating the ever-changing technological landscape. You’ll explore how to expand your reach to new audiences without losing touch with loyal followers.

Course topics include:

Week 1: Selling the story (and publication) works differently online—from getting the audience’s attention to keeping them engaged

Week 2: Stories must be told differently online to match the audience’s experience with the media

Week 3: Listening to audiences is crucial—even when they’re not talking to you

Week 4: Always playing catch-up: Technological changes mean expanding to new audiences while retaining existing ones

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Schedule

The schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live, you may watch a recording, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm EST.

Course requirements

Background reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Tuesday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week.

System requirements

MTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:

Registration and fees

Course fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by January 23, 2025. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students

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Revision strategies that work
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Some writers dread revision, while others fully enjoy shaping a project until it sings. With these key strategies you can identify and address both large-scale (macro) and detail-oriented (micro) content issues. You can ensure that your project resonates from start to finish. Discover valuable self-editing techniques, how to have effective collaboration with editors, and constructive ways to integrate feedback. You’ll also learn how to manage multiple projects at different stages of development–boosting your time management skills to meet every deadline.

In this free online workshop, Lisa Crayton, an award-winning freelance writer, will discuss the art of revising with purpose, helping you shape your writing to captivate readers.

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Five crisis management principles every organization should consider
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Crises can strike any organization at any time, making preparation essential to protecting people, operations, and reputations. Discover five key crisis management principles that you should consider to build resilience and ensure a swift, effective response when challenges arise. A well-structured crisis strategy not only protects people and operations but also strengthens trust and stability during uncertain times.

In this free online workshop, John Lites, senior director of incident response and global security at Compassion International and COO and director of training at Crisis Consulting International, will discuss practical steps to develop a robust response framework, including effective staff training and real-world crisis preparedness techniques. Whether you’re leading a business, nonprofit, or ministry, this session will equip you with the tools to anticipate potential threats, minimize disruptions, and safeguard your organization’s future.

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Filling Your Blank Page: Paano Makabuo ng Creative Ideas para sa Iyong Articles
2025-07-29 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Manila)
Wala ka pa bang nasusulat dahil blangko ang iyong isip? Kapag wala ka pang magagandang ideas at malapit na ang deadline, paano ka didiskarte para mapalabas mo ang iyong creative juices? Gumagawa ka man ng mga devotional, feauture articles, o ministry update, ang bawat mahusay na artikulo ay nagsisimula sa isang malikhaing ideya. Pero hindi laging madali ang pagbuo ng bago at may-katuturang mga paksa.

Sa libreng online workshop na ito, tatalakayin ni Marlene Legaspi-Munar, isang manunulat, tagasalin, at editor, kung paanong ang iyong blangkong pahina ay mapupuno ng isang nakakahimok na artikulo. Matututo ka ng mga praktikal na pamamaraan para sa pagbuo ng mga ideya at pagbuo ng mga anggulo na kumokonekta sa mga mambabasa. Matututunan mo rin kung saan makakahanap ng inspirasyon para sa iyong sulatin at paano malagpasan ang writer’s block.

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Digital publishing: Perils and possibilities
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Explore why digital publishing can’t be ignored, but why it can also carry risks. As the media landscape continues to evolve, digital publishing offers exciting opportunities to reach wider audiences with speed and efficiency. It also comes with challenges like platform dependency, digital fatigue, and content saturation. Digital publishing may be the newest and shiniest thing, but that doesn’t mean older media are bad or obsolete. Traditional publishing still holds value. Discover how to navigate the digital shift and leverage the strengths of both digital and print to maximize your impact and avoid common pitfalls.

In this free online workshop, Rick Edwards, a ministry and publishing veteran of 35 years, will discuss why content, not the delivery method, is king.

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AI and journalism: Using AI effectively and ethical concerns
2025-09-08 14:00 - 2025-10-05 14:00 (America/New_York)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the field of journalism, offering powerful tools to boost efficiency and accuracy. Discover ways to use AI to work smarter without sacrificing quality. During this four-week course, Dr. Akosua Frempong, a freelance journalist and the founder of Listening Ear Communications, will discuss the strengths and limitations of AI tools, and how to spot inaccuracies and avoid misinformation.

Discover effective and ethical ways to use AI that enhance both your productivity and the reliability of your reporting. Mastering AI in journalism is about more than just efficiency—it’s about building trust with your audience. Learn how to be transparent about your AI usage, ensuring you maintain credibility and operate with integrity. You can apply AI in a God-honoring way, that balances technological innovation with journalistic principles of accuracy, fairness, and truth.

Those who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion.

Course topics include:

Week 1: What is AI?

Week 2: News outlets’ usage

Week 3: Ethical concerns

Week 4: Looking forward

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Schedule

The schedule is flexible in order to meet the needs of each student. The only scheduled events are the weekly one-hour live sessions. If you are unable to attend live, you may watch a recording, which is available online anytime. The live sessions will be held on Mondays at 2:00 pm EDT.

Course requirements

Background reading: Book excerpts and articlesLive session: Attend a one-hour online live session with the instructor. All sessions are recorded. The recordings are available 24/7 within a few hours of the live event.Forum discussion: Participate in the class forum by making comments and asking questions throughout the week.Homework assignment: Complete and return the homework assignment by Saturday each week.Time required to complete coursework: Approximately five hours each week.

System requirements

MTI website: Class instructions and forums are available via this website in the MTIOnline free learning center. You may signup for a free membership at any time.ClickMeeting: The online course live sessions are delivered via ClickMeeting. Each live session includes video and audio. You are not required to dial in by phone or download and install any software in order to attend the meeting. ClickMeeting provides the following system requirements in order to get the best experience from the workshop:

Registration and fees

Course fee: $75 (Financial assistance may be available. Please contact MTI.)Payment options: Credit card via PayPal (If you would like to participate in the course, but have no way of transferring funds over the Internet, please contact MTI to discuss other options.)Registration: Please register online by August 25, 2025. Accepted registrants will be notified and given further instructions.Class size: Up to 20 students

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Digital Media Con 6.0
2025-10-21 12:00 - 2025-10-22 16:15 (America/New_York)
DigitalMediaCon 6.0 is a two-day online conference focusing exclusively on digital media, e-marketing, and AI for Christian communicators.

The event is produced by the Evangelical Press Association (EPA) with the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) as the co-presenting organization. Magazine Training International is one of the participating partners.

A virtual conference platform will provide a single login space where registered attendees can conveniently access live and recorded sessions, set an agenda, interact through networking with community discussion boards and meetups, and browse the virtual exhibit floor. The platform will provide access to all sessions on-demand until 21 January.

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**The non-member registration rate is $149. However, you may register as a member of MTI for $69 per person. Or, your organization may register as a group for additional discounts.

The cost of art: How to produce beautiful imagery on a budget
2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Don’t compromise on quality of art because of the cost. Learn to make the most out of your budget when creating imagery with tips for how to approach ideas and capitalize on your design skills, as well as tricks for using free and low-cost resources. Discover what a reasonable budget could look like and how advocate for one—so you never have to compromise on quality.

In this free online workshop, Sarah Gordon, former art director of Christianity Today magazine, will discuss how to stretch your design budget, approach ideas creatively, maximize your existing skills, and take advantage of free and low-cost resources.

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Editing with purpose: Targeting your audience
2025-12-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Great editing goes beyond fixing grammar and polishing sentences—it’s about shaping content that truly connects with your readers. Discover how to refine tone, style, and structure in ways that capture attention and keep your audience engaged from start to finish. Whether you’re working on articles, devotionals, or full-length features, purposeful editing ensures that every word serves your readers.

In this free online workshop, Adwoba Addo-Boateng, editor-in-chief of Aurora Magazine, will discuss strategies for aligning content with audience needs, strengthening clarity, and making your message resonate. By editing with intention, you’ll not only improve the quality of your publication—you’ll also build lasting trust with your audience.

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Smartphone video production: Using what’s in your hand
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
We all remember the story of Moses, when God told him to look at the thing in his hand. Today, the thing in our hands is (too) often a smartphone. But the good news is that the device in your hand is incredibly capable of producing powerful video content. The days of big video cameras and expensive editing suites are in the past. Today’s mobile devices can be used to produce powerful video content so you can reach new audiences with compelling messages. Discover how with an Android or iPhone, low-budget or no-budget, you can get started in the exciting new world of video production…starting with the thing in your hand.

In this free online workshop, Dr. Samuel Ebersole, director of training for Global News Alliance, will discuss how to harness the full potential of your smartphone to create impactful videos. From capturing strong visuals to crafting a message that resonates, this live workshop empowers you to turn the technology in your hand into a powerful storytelling tool.

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Captiver les lecteurs d'aujourd'hui avec des histoires de foi
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Quelle est l’étape la plus importante pour rédiger des articles captivants et spirituellement enrichissants ? Quelles habitudes favorisent une vie d’écriture épanouissante ? Et comment exprimer la vérité sans aliéner les lecteurs qui ne partagent pas forcément votre point de vue ? Ce sont des questions auxquelles de nombreux auteurs et éditeurs chrétiens sont confrontés lorsqu’ils cherchent à communiquer leur foi avec clarté, grâce et impact.

Dans cet atelier en ligne gratuit, Elise Tegegne, directrice de la communication de Synergie Francophone, abordera l’interaction entre votre vie spirituelle et votre vie d’écrivain. Vous découvrirez des techniques pratiques pour capter et retenir l’attention de vos lecteurs, et apprendrez à témoigner des vérités de Dieu à travers le récit de votre propre expérience. Vous découvrirez des outils pour écrire avec profondeur, authenticité et assurance, afin que vos articles non seulement informent, mais nourrissent véritablement le cœur et l’esprit de vos lecteurs.

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Beyond SEO: The new era of AI optimization (GEO)
2026-03-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The days of optimizing solely for Google are fading. Today, readers are skipping search engines and asking tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for answers. Instead of browsing pages of results, they simply ask — and trust the response. Explore the emerging field of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and discover why magazines must move beyond keywords and begin thinking about “LLM relevance.”

In this free online workshop, Thomas Umstattd Jr., founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast, will discuss how to how to future-proof your marketing strategy so that when a reader asks an AI for a recommendation, your magazine is the answer.

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