20-something INTP, bored to death in his corporate gig, asks: What should I do with my life? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 28 answers
What are some of your absolute favourite online essays, articles and other pieces of non-fiction writing? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 49 answers 
I am looking for online magazines to submit art/literature/experimental/fun articles to. I think 'The Believer' magazine is a good example of the type I crave. UK based would be best, but not completely necessary. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 9 answers
I'm looking for book recommendations that deal with (fully or partially) methods writers use to find interesting, fresh subjects and ideas for stories. [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 5 answers
Can I work as a writer or medical liaison at a corporation, and pursue freelance journalism, simultaneously? Or would this be a conflict of interest? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 4 answers
Is it better publicity to write an article, or to be a quoted expert in someone else's article? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 13 answers
Journalists of Metafilter – hit me with your tips for fast filing. My job (as a reporter at a daily newspaper) has gone really well and I just got a promotion!!!! Hurrah! But soon I'm going to have to do a lot more work in a lot less time. So I need to file my copy much, much faster. [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 12 answers
So Hunter S Thompson's dead and I don't really know which writers to turn to, as the American election year gets underway, who can bring the mad skills, the savage wit, and the dedication to cutting through the usual bullshit. Wanna-be gonzo schtick I'm not so excited by; clear, fearless, honest voices for the win! Drug references optional. [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 25 answers
Tips, tricks and pitfalls for someone writing short news items? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 10 answers
Where do I find the contact information for the press people/managers of celebrities (actors and the like) to interview them? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm a 25 year old journalism major riddled with major debt who has two years of school to go. How should I go about handling my debt situation and finishing school with the ultimate goal of becoming a successful print journalist? Furthermore, am I a fool to enter this field considering my rather unpleasant financial picture? Life advice, please. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 23 answers
CareerFilter: Should I become a magazine / new media journalist? [UK based] - LONG POST WARNING! [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 10 answers
Writers and journalists please respond: I'm concerned about the anonymity of a subject in my writing. The obvious idea is to change names, however... [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 16 answers
I'm a freelance writer and recently interviewed a few people for a piece which ran today. Two of them were unhappy with the outcome. Now what?
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posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 40 answers
I'm thinking about building an online networking site for journalists seeking quotes from people in remote places, but want to make sure such a thing doesn't already exist. [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2006 - 14 answers
My two true talents are writing and spending entirely too much time on videogames. Help this flakey fanboy combine his pointless pursuits for profit. [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2006 - 16 answers
Writin'Filter: What makes a great musician/band profile? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 10 answers
What are some of the better free weekly rags where you live? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2006 - 33 answers
I want write for travel mag, newspaper, anything... I just wanna write! Does anybody know of any online listings for "writer needed" positions?
posted on Sep 15, 2005 - 21 answers
I want to make the transition into professional writing, specifically feature story and/or personal column writing and I'm not sure which steps to take make this dream come true. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2005 - 17 answers
I've been reading a lot of Hunter S. Thompson lately, and have become addicted to his "Gonzo journalism". Can anyone reccomend any weblogs, online zines or young authors that display that kind of brazen, muckraking writing style?
posted on Nov 1, 2004 - 10 answers
Music journalism clichés. I'm trying to compile a list of clichéd rock journalism similes, along the lines of 'sounds like a cat being strangled', or 'sounds like a drum-kit being thrown down a stairwell'. Trawling through 40 years of archives will prove to be somewhat time-consuming. Can anyone help me out with any? Points scored for the ridiculous/absurd, points deducted for ones you've made up yourself. Thanks!
posted on Oct 11, 2004 - 25 answers
I need to expand my horizons. In your opinion, who's the best sportswriter working today?
posted on Jul 16, 2004 - 12 answers
What's the best way to change career paths? [more inside]
posted on Dec 21, 2003 - 22 answers
