Introduction: Why Blog?

So why should you write a blog, what's in it for you? How will blogging benefit you?
The simple answer is: because you can. You have a voice and you deserve to be heard. You have an opinion and a right to express it. You have a topic of interest and a chance to talk to other like minded people.

The most important quality in a journalist is independence. Writing a blog allows you, as a journalist, to report on and write about whatever you want. You choose which stories to print and you decide the editorial process! In the hands of a journalist, a blog can become a powerful tool. Think of your blog as your own newspaper. You can even generate revenue through ads but you won't earn much.

So if you can't make a decent living writing a blog, why keep it up? I pondered that very question once. Then, a managing editor of an online news site called me back one day and informed me that my blog had impressed the entire newsroom. I was rewarded with a paid internship! Remember what your professors have been telling you all along; build your portfolio. Think of your blog as your digital resume.

You've got a lot of blogging to do, so get to it. This blog is designed to help you along the way. Oh and one last word of advice. If you're using Wordpress, switch to Blogger. You'll thank me later and you're welcome.

-Jack Cole-