How to be a good journalist
What makes a good headline? Experienced editor Renee Moodie shares her tips for writing a good headline that will work online.
Every now and then someone asks me how to break into journalism, either for themselves, or for a younger relative.
Even though I have long been on record about my passion for journalism, my heart always sinks a little when this comes up. The media is in the process of cataclysmic change, and I hesitate to recommend it as a career path for that reason.
But of course, I understand the pull of the craft. So this is the best advice I can give.
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