How to Make Your Writing Gender-Neutral and Inclusive
Times are changing, which means we need to adapt our writing accordingly and be more ‘woke’. WOKE used to just be the past simple tense of wake as in ‘wake up/woke up’. In 2017, a new definition of the word was officially added to the dictionary and now has a greater meaning. Described by Merriam-Webster […]
Why Just Writing Isn’t Enough to Be a Journalist Anymore
With the wealth of information out there and the world at our fingertips, people are strapped for time. Here’s why visual journalism is the way of the future. BY LAY YOSHIMOTO-MATTHEWS These days readers are looking for ways to get accurate and concise information quicker. Luckily, since the outbreak of Smartphones, accessing information is easier […]
Should You Specialise In A Niche as a Freelance Writer?
Should you market yourself as a writer of all topics (a generalist), or rather focus on one topic? Which choice will bring you more assignments and business? Rose-Anne Turner investigates. Beginner writers are faced with many questions. One enduring issue is whether to specialise in a niche area or not. It may be that you’re […]