WASHINGTON, DC, 8 September 2010 — The Backpack Journalism Project at American University’s School of Communication is proud to feature Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist David Leeson, his essay and his work. Leeson is the latest addition to our “Discussion Topic of the Month” section. As founder and director of the project, I invite you to see […]
WASHINGTON, DC, 3 September 2010 — John Ficara is the latest Featured Professional on American University’s Backpack Journalism Project web site. I selected John, a friend and former Newsweek Magazine colleague, because his path to backpack journalism resembles that of so many of us now practicing the craft. John’s book, “Black Farmers in America,” is […]
WASHINGTON, 27 August 2010 — The live video presentation by Internet marketing expert Bruce Jones was so successful during our most recent Backpack Journalism Workshop that I’m making him a permanent feature of future events. A participant in one of my first workshops in 2008, Bruce joined us during my most recent event via Google […]
WASHINGTON, 15 August 2010 — Participants in the 12-15 August Backpack Journalism Workshop With Bill Gentile used Google Video Chat to converse from a living room in northwest Washington, DC, with Bruce Jones, at his home just outside of Boston. He’s an expert in marketing over the Internet, and explained how to do so with […]
WASHINGTON, 14 August 2010 — Final Cut Pro Certified Instructor Kelly Donnellan (l) assists Gail Massari at the Backpack Journalism Workshop With Bill Gentile in Washington, DC. Behind them are Bob Shea (l) and Jeffy Mead, who drove to Washington from Rochester, NY, to attend the event. Gail Massari flew in from Raleigh, North Carolina. […]
WASHINGTON, 12 August 2010 — Gail Massari (r) reviews tape she generated for her project at the Backpack Journalism Workshop With Bill Gentile on Thursday, the first of the four-day event. Massari came from Raleigh, North Carolina, to attend the workshop. On the left is certified Final Cut Pro instructor Kelly Donnellan.