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A post-college writing gig that left him unsatisfied pushed this NYU student toward journalism school. He explains whether that decision has delivered what he was looking for.
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A writer explains the calculation behind leaving a promising editorial job to enroll at Columbia -- and whether pursuing cultural journalism on her own terms has been worth it.
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The process from polished manuscript to published book -- including the query letter, the agent search, the submission process, and what writers should realistically expect at each stage.
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A journalism student realizes that grades alone will not land her a job -- and starts making the strategic trade-off between academic performance and the real-world experience that actually builds a career.
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The legal and ethical line between legitimate reporting and a privacy violation -- and the practical verification habits journalists use to stay on the right side of it.
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The factors that determine what you should actually charge -- from your market and experience level to the type of work, the turnaround time, and what the client can realistically bear.
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Trade publications pay well, offer consistent assignments, and are far less competitive than consumer titles. Here is how to get a foot in the door and keep it there.
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A business writer turned journalism student reports from week one at Columbia -- the adjustment, the ambitions, and what caught him off guard about the j-school experience.
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The key concepts -- fair use, attribution, and licensing -- that help writers and journalists use others' work without exposing themselves to legal risk.
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The legal basics and practical steps that help writers and journalists protect their work -- before infringement happens and after someone has already used it without permission or credit.
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