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How to land a newspaper job as a reporter

By Beveronius

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Have you had a dream of writing for a newspaper? Whether you have a dream of working full-time or freelancing, you often must get your 'foot in the door.' You don't always have to know someone to get there - experience goes a long way... more »

How to Learn More About Media Careers

By Cougar1002

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Due to the continued growth of the Internet, careers in areas such as broadcasting, public relations, advertising, and writing for media have also continued to grow. In this article, I will direct you to resources to help you learn more about ... more »

How to Make Money From Writing Online

By Cougar1002

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If you love to write, you may have thought about it as a way to make money and have fun at the same time. In this article, I will discuss a few ideas you may want to explore that could earn you some extra cash!.. more »

How to Prepare the Perfect “Professional Press Kit”

By Psalmist4M

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These are the “absolute musts” for a Press Kit for anyone attempting to acquire a top business/professional position, promoting a marketing strategy, or to present for an audition. Presentation is so key... more »

How to Rejuvenate the Writer Within

By Misti Sandefur Sandefur

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From time-to-time, most every writer will have days when they're uninspired and can't write no matter how hard they try. Next time you have one of those days trying doing one or more of the following things to help rejuvenate the writer within you:.. more »

How to start off as a new writer.

By xxlisax3

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A lot of new writers start off with the mind set of being “new.” Thinking that your article will not be as good as the rest of the people at the magazine you just joined because you have less experience. That is not true. You are the only person ... more »

How to Write a Brief for a Newspaper or Magazine

By scott shanley

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Do you have an interesting tidbit of news, but not enough information about it to turn it into an entire story? This is the perfect time to create a brief, which is a useful tool to both spread minor pieces of information and fill space in a ... more »

How to Write a Quote Lead

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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When you can't get your feature lead right, sometimes you may turn to a quote lead. Quote leads aren't considered the best lead, but at times they can work. The following steps will help you learn how to write a quote lead... more »

How to Write at Reviewstream.com

By chaddie01

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Reviewstream.com is one of the true work at home jobs out there!.. more »

How to Acquire a Job as a Sports Writer

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The proper planning of searching and acquiring a position as a sports writer can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. We often view this as a dream job for the die-hard sports enthusiast. However, it can be achieved by following a ... more »

How to BE A WORK AT HOME MOM

By DandelionMom

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You, too, can be a full-time homemaker, mother, and also work from home! It takes keeping a schedule and managing your time, but it really pays off when you can be home with your children and making a living at the same time!.. more »

How to Become a Better Writer

By Christina Ellis

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Do you have difficulty expressing yourself on paper? Have you often wished to strengthen your writing skills? Everyone has interesting stories to tell whether they be fiction or non-fiction. Practice these simple steps and put your own stories ... more »

How to Become a Business Journalist

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Business journalists do not necessarily have to have a business degree. Editors and publishers look for a well-rounded education and a business degree can often give aspiring journalists a leg up on the competition. The salary of a business ... more »

How to Become a Reporter

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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A career as a reporter can be exciting and fascinating. It's a career that provides valuable services to the public. Reporters provide information about local and world events. Reporters provide the public a chance to voice opinions and concerns. ... more »

How to Become a Sports Journalist

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Journalists are a vital part of our society who impart newsworthy information to the general public in a timely manner. Sports journalists sometimes incorporate their own points of view to the actual news thereby making a report which is both ... more »

How to Deal With Writing Rejections

By Colleen Wright

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Did you know that a baseball player with a .300 batting average-the game's standard of excellence-still fails at bat seven out of ten times? That's a 70% failure rate. And like baseball, writing is a negative game. That means that in order to get ... more »

How to Find a Story as a Reporter

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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To stay ahead of the pack, a reporter constantly needs to be on the lookout for compelling stories... more »

How to Find Paying Writer's Markets

By nickyswriting

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Finding paying markets and publications to write for is one very important task of being a freelance writer. You must scour the Internet searching for new and better paying markets, clients and publications to write for. As a freelance writer on ... more »

How to Interview a Coach

By AFrieske

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If you are covering a sporting event you need to interview each team’s coach. It isn’t as easy as you might think. But if you follow these tips you’ll have the confidence and skills necessary to do a successful interview... more »

How to Sell an Op-Ed piece

By RockOnRockL

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We all have opinions. Op-Ed (or opinion editorial) columns are an effective way to express your fact-substantiated thoughts to a widespread audience. The process, though, isn’t easy. Even if you master timeliness and a strong argument, two key ... more »

How to Sell Cartoons to Newspapers

By southernlady

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The newspaper cartoon business is a tough nut to crack, but it can be done. Here are some tips on getting your sketches to the public eye... more »

How to Sell Creative Nonfiction Essays

By RockOnRockL

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Creative nonfiction is one of today’s most popular genres. Writers utilize the literary techniques that characterize the work of fiction writers and poets—such as scenes, descriptions, dialogue and flashbacks—in the hopes of conveying a powerful ... more »

How to Start as a Freelance Writer

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Downsizing staff at metro newspapers, plus faster delivery of world and national news via TV and the Internet, has made some editors eager to hire freelance writers. Here’s a secret: many employment opportunities are not even advertised. Follow ... more »

How to Write a Concert Review

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Magazines, newspapers and Internet blogs publish concert reviews to give readers an opportunity to see what they missed, relive the event or just get information about the type of entertainment they can find in their area. Writing a strong review ... more »

How to Write a News Report

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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By its definition news is immediate. Facts unfold as you gather them. You want to be accurate rather than sensational, telling the truth not opinion, no matter how strong your beliefs are. I’ve written for newspapers and television, both very ... more »

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