How to Become a Journalist without a Degree takes you from the basics to writing and pitching your first articles. View the Table of Contents below.
Chapter 1: Why you don’t need a degree
Chapter 2: How do I get started?
Chapter 3: How to conduct research
Chapter 4: Interviewing
Chapter 5: Crafting the story
Chapter 6: Writing Features
Chapter 7: Taking photos and video
Chapter 8: Getting your story out there
Chapter 9: Promoting your work and getting hired
Chapter 10: Time Management
With the rise of digital nomads and remote work, more people than ever are pursuing professional writing, photography, and videography. But how do you stand out in such a crowded creative world? One powerful path is through journalism.
We live in an information economy where facts, stories, and perspectives shape how people see the world. The skills of a journalist are timeless and in higher demand than ever. Audiences crave reliable, engaging, and well-researched content. That’s where you come in.
In this book, you won’t be learning boring theory. Inside, you’ll discover:
The Basics of Journalism: From news to features, and what makes a story worth telling.
Practical Skills: How to research, write, and edit like a pro.
Marketing Your Talent: Strategies to get your work noticed by editors, publications, and online audiences.
Unlike most guides, this book is designed to be interactive. With simple, practical exercises, you’ll build your skills step by step. By the end, you’ll have created at least one hard news article and one feature story. Plus, you’ll have pitched it to an editor and started to build your portfolio.
You don’t need a degree to become a journalist. What you need is curiosity, commitment, and the right guidance. This book gives you the tools to take your first real steps into journalism.
Check it out today and start building your portfolio, your credibility, and your future as a journalist.
