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    How to Become a Journalist Without a Degree

    By Shella Gardezi

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    About this ebook

    How to Become a Journalist Without a Degree is a step-by-step guide to getting published for the beginner. You'll learn the basics of news writing, news photography, marketing and getting hired.
    Shella Gardezi is a journalist with seven years of experience in community newspapers as a reporter and editor. She'll give you an insider perspective of what it takes to be a reporter and what editors are looking for in a new journalist - it isn't a degree!
    Jump start your career or find out if journalism is right for you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShella Gardezi
    Release dateDec 6, 2012
    ISBN9781301642847
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    How to Become a Journalist Without a Degree
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    Shella Gardezi

    Shella Gardezi has been working in the field of journalism for eight years. She’s had the opportunity to work with every kind of journalist from the seasoned veteran to the newcomer. During that time, she’s developed useful strategies for battling every challenge and mining opportunities to tell great stories. She’s excited to be able to share her tips with interested writers from around the world.

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