A question/looking advice about applying to journalism jobs

He asked, and I think the answer he got was the right one.

If you aren't in love with journalism, period, and your passion lies with the sports experience, sports information is the way to go. Much safer.

Hell, newspapers aren't even keeping stringers around anymore, let alone full-time employees.

For a long time, I looked at it your way. I have a job, there must be jobs out there. Well, you're fortunate (and for that, I'm happy for you). The landscape has changed.

 

If this is truly what you want to do, then go for it. If you make it, great. If you don't that's great too because you know that you gave it a shot. You won't grow old wondering what you could've done as a journalist. Good luck in your future endeavors.

 

Well said. This is good to know.

 

As far as I know, we all get one life. Better do whatever it is you really want because you're not getting a mulligan.

 

Write every day, and edit yesterday’s work every day. Check your facts, no matter how trivial. Check them thrice.

Treat every email, tweet and Facebook/message board post like it’s going to be in print.

Even if you end up selling insurance or fixing leaky pipes, professional-caliber writing is a fantastic asset.

 

Here's some advice that's done well for me over the years: Don't tweet, except if you're promoting your work.