What books can I read that will give me some idea of what it might take for me to make my living as a writer or journalist? [more inside]
posted by AAAA on Nov 3, 2009 - 19 answers

I want to read investigative reports exposing corruption or scandal on a local or national level. Please provide me with links. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Oct 20, 2009 - 5 answers

In this New York Times article about E. coli in processed hamburger meats, the reporter interviewed employees and unearthed documents to get his scoop. How does an investigative journalist accomplish these feats? How does a reporter get people to divulge critical information?
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Oct 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Poor science journalism gets trashed regularly on the blue. What are some sources of good science journalism? Do you have a favorite science writer? Is there one article that you read years ago that stands out in your mind as truly excellent? [more inside]
posted by SouthCNorthNY on Oct 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Improve your writing by imitating the greats. [more inside]
posted by ekpyrotic on Oct 1, 2009 - 27 answers

You are a subscriber to McSweeney's and/or The Believer. Convince me that [either magazine, or both] is worth the not-insubstantial subscription costs. [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL on Sep 17, 2009 - 11 answers

Is there a handheld audio recorder that tops the Zoom H4n in quality, features and price? [more inside]
posted by DumbPoet on Sep 15, 2009 - 13 answers

Screenplay question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

I just bought a Zoom H4n and I enjoy making field recordings, how do I make useful recordings? (Or who would care about the recordings I've made?) [more inside]
posted by ejfox on Sep 1, 2009 - 11 answers

For better or worse, I am regarded as somewhat of an authority in a particular field (yes I have a blog about it). For this reason, I am getting requests for information about the subject matter from mainstream media journalists and writers. This is a new situation for me and I don't know how best to handle it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 26, 2009 - 32 answers

Is work/trade, or any kind of non-monetary exchange of goods and/or services currently under statistical analysis? [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara on Aug 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Who is the guy who does the narration for the PBS Frontline series? I have always thought he has the most interesting and uniquely credible voice in the world. I know he is doing the Dos Equis commercials now, but has he done anything else? Any other presenters with voices I might like? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm a journalist with not much database programming experience. However I have been fascinated by the government and other agencies making their data available for developers to play with, and I think a newspaper could do wonders with this data. How do I get in on the fun? [more inside]
posted by Blandanomics on Jul 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Oh my! I've been shortlisted for a PR job at a university. AskMe, what might they ask me at the interview, and have you any tips as to how I ought answer? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Jun 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Point me to some good satire/criticism/fiction about contemporary journalism.
posted by larry_darrell on Jun 12, 2009 - 18 answers

What kind of jobs should my friend be applying for with a Master's degree in journalism and alot of "web 2.0" experience? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by Raichle on May 21, 2009 - 8 answers

Influential or groundbreaking female journalists, past and present - who were/are they? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you on May 17, 2009 - 31 answers

Please link me to famous and/or great journalism pieces. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on May 12, 2009 - 12 answers

Where do I go to obtain certain recent court transcripts in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Marquis on May 11, 2009 - 1 answer

How are journalists and related professionals managing their contact lists these days? Dead tree contact books or digital wizardry, I want to know about both. [more inside]
posted by embrangled on Apr 30, 2009 - 11 answers

What topics should be covered in a "new media" class for journalists? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes on Apr 27, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I extract information from people? I'm a self-taught journalist who profiles people in my community. Interviews always go well when we discuss the interviewee's special area of knowledge, but I stall when trying to move beyond that. [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Apr 25, 2009 - 13 answers

JournalismFilter: Please recommend good blogs/online columns by individual reporters. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Apr 20, 2009 - 4 answers

Looking for independent news sites and journalists' blogs [more inside]
posted by reenum on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

You may have heard of MinnPost.com, voiceofsandiego.org and propublica.com. All are nonprofit websites dedicated to quality journalism. All must have had their start somewhere. I’ve had a similar idea. I’m an editor at a small local daily, although I’ve had a long stint as a pretty good political reporter. Three reporter friends and myself are looking at founding our own nonprofit online-only journalism organization dedicated to state politics. I should note that all of us have some pretty strong credentials and between us have won a number of awards, so we know we can handle the reporting end of this venture. [more inside]
posted by Gagglehack on Apr 2, 2009 - 8 answers

What are some arts/culture organizations (or individual artists) in Southern California that produce film, video art, radio, sound art, criticism, etc. that are run by or work with young people, exclusively or primarily? [more inside]
posted by colinmarshall on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

Interview and note organization tips for journalists and non-fiction writers? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita on Mar 7, 2009 - 8 answers

Due to a raft of factors beyond my control, I have to give up my awesome but poorly paid and very demanding job as a reporter and seek a more 9-5 employment, with better pay. AskMe, can you help me identify my selling points for PR and communications jobs? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Mar 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Aside from Andrew Gilligan's revelation that the UK government knew that the evidence justifying the Iraq War was exaggerated - what other major news stories have been broken on the BBC Radio 4's, Today Programme?
posted by MrMerlot on Feb 25, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there a way to read the daily Obama pool report? [more inside]
posted by Tin Man on Jan 13, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm re-locating to Turkey in the upcoming months (due to unrelated circumstances), and whilst there, I intend on starting, and keeping, a regular blog about current events, human rights issues, the EU bid, and such. Photojournalism, where appropriate - and available - will also be included. So, I suppose I have a few questions. (long post, my apologies!) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 1, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a sophomore in college looking for a journalism or public relations internship in NYC this summer. (I know, right?) So where am I going wrong? [more inside]
posted by elisabethjw on Dec 22, 2008 - 10 answers

Given the never ending stream of bad news coming from print media companies, what is the realistic job outlook for a college student who will be graduating with an undergrad print journalism degree in the next 1-2 years? In other words, am I completely screwed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2008 - 28 answers

Good books that about a type of person/subculture/etc., which does not necessarily hang out together or think of itself as a group? [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine on Dec 2, 2008 - 3 answers

How do I know how good a writer I am? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2008 - 34 answers

Video game blogs... how to acquire press/media packs from games companies? [more inside]
posted by ReiToei on Nov 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Journalistic ethics as it pertains to a student/school newspaper. [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Nov 16, 2008 - 12 answers

Journalists: is it ever acceptable to share a copy of your story with a source prior to its publication, if you are asked to do so? What are the ethical considerations involved and does it make a difference if you know the story will never see the light of day? [more inside]
posted by iamisaid on Nov 12, 2008 - 30 answers

Can anyone recommend an "online journalism" or "digital journalism" course/training/seminar for existing journalists ? [more inside]
posted by motdiem2 on Oct 26, 2008 - 5 answers

DC Masters in Journalism/volunteer work with students: Am I missing anything? [more inside]
posted by ginagina on Oct 21, 2008 - 4 answers

How does projecting the winner of the US presidential election work? And what is the earliest time at which the election may be called? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on Oct 15, 2008 - 23 answers

Extra! Extra! The verb "to be" missing from TV newscasts! Anchors and TV reporters omitting "to be," often favor using participles instead. Why? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Oct 12, 2008 - 16 answers

I like to learn about how complex organizations and projects are run behind-the-scenes -- to see how decisions get made, how responsibilities are divided, what tools and technologies are used, how knowledge is documented and new workers trained. Recommend books, articles, films that do a good job documenting / explaining how a complex organization functions. [more inside]
posted by alb on Oct 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me find a job as a "conflict journalist" in Africa, the Middle East, or a war zone. [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Sep 29, 2008 - 8 answers

Looking for the name of a Boston-based medical journal that specializes in narrative feature stories about new and interesting stuff in the world of medicine. [more inside]
posted by It ain't over yet on Sep 23, 2008 - 6 answers

What are your favourite pieces of creative nonfiction? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis on Sep 14, 2008 - 34 answers

After living most of my life in a secular bubble, I've been asked to fill in as a producer for a religion-focused public radio show. Religious folk: please help me to do the best job I possibly can. What's going on in your religion or faith community right now? And what should I, as a secular humanist journalist, know in order to broadcast respectfully about your faith? (anonymous because my question relates to my job and employer, which could be identified from my posting history) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm a young Canadian based in Toronto, looking to beef up my Journalism Masters application for next year with more clippings and media work. Can anyone suggest some places to pitch stories to? I'm thinking along the lines of CBC Outfront or Spacing magazine. I'm sure there are lots of places out there I haven't thought of. Thanks!
posted by pcameron on Sep 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Some journalist once said something to the effect of, "What happened today that didn't happen yesterday. That's what news is. Start typing." Who was the journalist, and what was the exact quote? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Sep 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Crash course in journalism filter: I have a job interview for a scientific web-journalism position later this week. I have experience doing a wide variety of writing but have never done this sort of journalism before. Better yet, part of the interview involves a 45 minute test. I think this will test my journalistic skill. So does any have any crash-course in online journalism links, advice, etc? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2008 - 7 answers