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 […]
The Rise of Citizen Journalism: Is It A Good Thing?
Over the last two decades, the rise of citizen journalism has dramatically changed how the world consumes and disseminates news, but do the perils outweigh the potential? In 1991 English man Tim Berners-Lee released his masterful invention – the internet – to the world. It was a defining moment of the information revolution that changed […]