You know what? I reckon I'd make an alright journalist. I DO have a way with words. It's the first time I've thought about it...
Ever since that tweet, I've been thinking about it more and more. It's true that I have a way with words. I'm not sure I have the ability to become an author. So why not a journalist?
I'm 14, and my school says it's about the right time to start thinking about career choices, before you start saying I'm too young to be thinking about it.
There are downsides though. There's no such thing as a "Part-time Journalist" and they don't get payed much. That annoys me, I'd have to place all my eggs in one basket.
Also, I'd have to be in a local newspaper. I don't like traveling. I get car-sick too.
It does sound like a fun thing to do, though. It's not something I'd go out of my way to make happen, but it sounds alot more realistic than setting out to be an author. I feel as if I've got a plan in life now.
The alternative is to work in a corner shop or something. That sounds nice, but I don't think it'd pay much. My teachers say I'm intelligent, but the problem is, I don't have many life skills. Aparrently, I have many options open for me. I don't think so.
Please comment if you read. Don't think someone else will. That's why no comments ever ARE made. It's annoying. Dammit, people.
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If you have a passion for writing - that is a gift!
ReplyDeleteThere are many ways to make money as an author - you don't have to be a journalist, though it is a worthy trade.
Doesn't matter what age you are - you can start learning about how to write reports that people will pay for. AND you are still in school so that gives you extra chances to practice correct report-writing styles!
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Thanks for sharing :P
ReplyDeleteI already have a good idea about what I want to do. I know I want to be a teacher :)
ReplyDeleteI think being a journalist would be cool, but I procrastinate a lot so I would be pretty crap.