I’ve recently discovered this infographic tool called Visual.ly which is a great way for journalists and content creators to present information visually rather than by text. Have a look at the video below for a guide on how to create your own graphics. Infographics are becoming a more important tool in what’s known as Data Read more about Want to create some infographics? Check out visual.ly[…]
I’ve recently started thinking more about the creative process. What is it that makes us creative? As a writer you’re constantly looking for new ideas and inspiration to help you produce interesting, original and informative written content. Some days I can’t wait to get home, turn the laptop on and start writing as I have Read more about 9 Ideas on how to be more creative[…]
One of the biggest challenges in my life is finding the time to do all the things I want to do. I’ve have my day job with its own challenging workload, then in the evenings there’s my writing career to promote and develop. Add to this all the other stuff to deal with that makes Read more about Tip of the Day: A Simple Plan for Writing One Powerful Piece of Online Content per Week[…]
I recently finished reading a book called Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. The book looks at how in our culture, extrovert qualities and personalities are valued and respected more highly than introverted personality traits. Being an extrovert is seen as being more desirable. Extroverts are Read more about Is your writing introvert or extrovert?[…]
One of the most interesting panel discussions I attended was this event which I’ve embedded below looking at role experimentation in journalism. What I’ve discovered since training in journalism, is that you cant look at journalism as a separate entity. I’ve realised that you have to see journalism in a wider context. It’s not just Read more about The future of news: experimentation #ijf12[…]