Oooooh big words...!

So I feel really thick when I hear big words used by other reporters, so I have kept note of these words and will add to it every now and then...


ADVERSE - Unfavourable, harmful, preventing success
AUSTERITY - Budget cuts, reduce budget deficits during adverse economic conditions 
DEFICITS - The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
DISPUTE - A disagreement or argument
INQUEST - Formal investigation
MAGNANIMOUS - A sense of forgiving
PREDILECTION - A preference/ special liking
PRONOUNCED - Very noticeable or CONSPICUOUS - Clearly visible 
SUBSEQUENTLY - Afterwards

Good Journalism words to use:

Allegedly 
Just to clarify
Police are appealing
Regarding

So now I'm looking up working abroad...

Okay seriously? I have had a sudden urge to work abroad lately. I have been looking on STA Travel for possible jobs, as this site seems really safe and I've heard good things about it. If anyone else know any good websites then please step forward!

BUT - If I did a teaching TEFL course in South Africa for example, (which is only two months), it would be amazing. However, I would have no money collected to go to Harlow College in October to do my Intensive Journalism Diploma! Dammit! 

This urge to work abroad or go travelling may have to wait until next year. I guess I should stick with what’s right and complete my diploma first, but I don’t even know if I’ll get in yet!

So in THAT case, if I don’t get accepted into Harlow College, I will use the money that I’ve saved up to do something else instead - like work abroad! 

If anyone else has worked abroad, or is currently working abroad, throw your advice my way!

Little epiphany going on here. If you are in a similar boat, please share with me so I don’t feel like the only one. 

Thoughts on starting a seperate travel blog? Becoming a feature writer/reviewer

HELP AND ADVICE WANTED!

I have major wanderlust and I’m always travelling. So I need to find what I can specialise in when it comes to my Journalism degree..

Hospitality - I’ve worked in the restaurant and hotel industry since I was 4 so maybe I can start reviewing places and becoming a critic?

Travel - I’m always going on holiday and I take pictures of literally everything (like a proper tourist) and I feel the need to write about my entire holiday in diary form or one event at a time in detail. The boyfriend and I aim to go skiing as well as Tokyo when we save enough money! I wish I started writing earlier because I would have had Australia and Florida and South Africa to write about also…Hopefully I will save enough to go back.

Food - I love food. I’m always dining out in restaurants and need to find more places that not many people know about. I could be a potential food critic on the side because of the knowledge of working in a 4* hotel and restaurant, as well as working in this field since the age of 14.

Culture - I’m a people’s person and I am always interested in different cultures and what they have to say. Hence travel and culture would be an interesting subject. 

I need some advice from anyone who has become successful in their speciality blogging, or anyone who has become a popular blogger. Help will be appreciated!

Amy x

The importance of the Inverted Pyramid

ALWAYS REMEMBER THE INVERTED PYRAMID!

Who? What? When? Where? and Why?

This will get you going for a successful telephone interview and a great article. 

Remember - The audience could stop reading at any time so it's best to stick with this method.

Random telephone interview notes...

This is just to jot down for myself. Take note if you wish!

It's just stuff to remember to ask whilst on the phone.

(In no particular order obviously...)

What, When, Where, Who and Why?
Is it worth sending a photographer?
Full name, age and address?
Was wondering whether you had a few minutes to talk about it?
Your position in your work place/club?
What does that involve?
Who else is involved?
Are you the main organiser?