WHAT WOULD YOU DO

In order to kick start my journalism career, there’s quite a lot of things I’ll need to do. There’s no getting around that. 1) Develop writing and expand vocabulary Fundamental skills needed for any journalist. The easiest way for me to get better at writing would be to keep reading. After all, I’d hate to…

Small fish, strange waters

Right now, when I look at everything in perspective it’s easy to feel like a small fish in very strange waters. When I think of the type of journalist that I want to be my first thought is that I have to be different to everyone else. I’d like to develop my own niche within…

Writing for people that look like me

As a woman of African background, it has always been important for me to read and absorb content made specifically for someone with my background and cultural heritage. There are various publications that have allowed me to be able to do this. ‘Essence’ magazine is an American publication with a target audience of African American…