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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.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Updates

Hello, all.

I really need to get into a rhythm and start updating this thing semi-regularly. If I nail down a routine it should make things easier for me and give me an opportunity to find some purpose.

Anyway, things are humming along at Patch. I guest edited a few weeks ago, which was my third such gig in five months. I believe I am being groomed for my own Patch; it's just a matter of time before they add more sites and are looking for new editors. I am excited and kind of anxious to see if I can hack it,. It will be a challenge having to hire the freelancers and make the monthly planners instead of following them.

I wrote an article for a Blackhawks blog a few weeks ago, as well. I think sports writing helps me expand my scope and makes my resume look better. Please check it out here and tell me what you think.

I'm also trying to figure out ways to become a cottage industry of sorts, to draw more traffic here and on my Twitter and develop a following. Of course, that would necessitate me doing things that people would follow. How do you out there on the intertubes suggest I do this?

Thanks,
Justin