You’ll be told: “Everyone knows that” or “This is simply the way things are done”. But do some research and you might discover that things are different. A teen points to a basket of eggs. (Illustration by News Decoder) In journalism...
Corporate-owned local news sites are disappearing. But if you’ve got a nose for news, you can fill the gap. A newsboy announces a new edition in front of a desert oasis. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article is the fourth in a series to recognize World...
Imagine no entry-level jobs and a world with way more old people than young. How can a teen dream up a future? Young people wait to be interviewed. (Photo by shironosov/Getty Images) The world is becoming gray topped. I go to a show or public lecture or panel...
Books that are difficult to read win literary prizes. But if you want everyone to read your work, don’t make it longer than it needs to be. Unnecessary words are being cleaned off a counter top. Illustration by News Decoder. Writers love words. But for every...
Journalism seems old school. But the skills needed to be a good journalist are what many companies want for today’s jobs. A hiring director asks a job candidate if she has experience working with people. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...
So many news stories put people to sleep. To wake readers up, tell them a little story about one person’s experience. A grandfather telling a story to children. (Photo by Blue Cutler/Getty Images Signature) Has this happened to you? A parent or teacher started...
To inform people you need to first get their attention. In journalism that’s the job of “the lead.” But crafting it is difficult. A man gasps reading a newspaper. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Journalists are obsessed with leads. That was my...
A small grammatical error can cause a big misunderstanding. But there are many ways your story can be read in a way you didn’t intend. A man is late because he took a bottle of cabernet, instead of a cab. (Illustration by News Decoder.) Have you ever posted...
Investigative reporters make good movie characters. In reality, the work isn’t sexy or exciting. But it is important. And more important, even you can do it. A man wonders if there is something wrong when a factory spews pollution. (Illustration by News Decoder)...
In a world where everyone is talking, sometimes you get more attention when you post or say less. That’s when people want to hear what you have to say. Two wolves wonder what a third wolf is thinking. (Illustration by News Decoder) Here is something...