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Thoughts on the changing field of journalism from a recent graduate lucky enough to earn his diploma in the midst of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Branching Out

I have been in discussions with a friend of mine today about setting up a full service copy writing/editing company. I would edit and write ad copy, write boilerplate letters, and do other scrivener tasks.

I like Patch and I am excited about the possibility of being an editor for them in the near future, but I am not sure if I want to be a reporter for the rest of my life. I enjoy writing more creatively than journalism allows (with good reason). I'm at loggerheads now; if they offer me an editorship, but I get this copy writing business off the ground, what do I do?

I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me.

Thanks,

-J

1 comment:

  1. you have to do what you feel is best. if you don't see yourself being a reporter "forever", don't try to be...there are plenty of other opportunities out there for you. Just don't give up.

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