Comments on: Ask Afrobella – What’s a Writer to Do? http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:41:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Some of the Coolest People I’ve Met Are Bloggers | afrobella http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-245806 Some of the Coolest People I’ve Met Are Bloggers | afrobella Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:28:51 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-245806 [...] Revenge of the Curves (how does she do it all?) and young writer Amber J Adams, who once wrote in an Ask Afrobella question that I honestly struggled to answer. At the time I knew in my heart I was about to leave my job for [...] [...] Revenge of the Curves (how does she do it all?) and young writer Amber J Adams, who once wrote in an Ask Afrobella question that I honestly struggled to answer. At the time I knew in my heart I was about to leave my job for [...]

]]> By: Ask Afrobella: Where to Wax in Miami? @ fromagazine.com http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-217702 Ask Afrobella: Where to Wax in Miami? @ fromagazine.com Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:38:33 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-217702 [...] I haven’t done an Ask Afrobella since 2008! And wow, I was dancing around my own future in the last one I [...] [...] I haven’t done an Ask Afrobella since 2008! And wow, I was dancing around my own future in the last one I [...]

]]> By: Ask Afrobella: Where to Wax in Miami? | afrobella http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-212410 Ask Afrobella: Where to Wax in Miami? | afrobella Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:11:49 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-212410 [...] I haven’t done an Ask Afrobella since 2008! And wow, I was dancing around my own future in the last one I [...] [...] I haven’t done an Ask Afrobella since 2008! And wow, I was dancing around my own future in the last one I [...]

]]> By: CHIC NOIR http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-181578 CHIC NOIR Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:26:05 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-181578 I really loved News and Notes as well as Sterohype. This really brings it close to home how bad this recession truly is. I really loved News and Notes as well as Sterohype. This really brings it close to home how bad this recession truly is.

]]> By: Fleurzty http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-178648 Fleurzty Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:49:22 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-178648 Thank you for this article. You are a pioneer in the industry and as I attempt to put a worthwhile blog together, I constantly look to Afrobella for inspiration and guidance. Your advice on this post is invaluable. On the professional side, I left my job nearly a year ago to finish my master's degree and stay home with my newborn and now, I almost feel that there is no possible reentry for me in the market for a while, at least not to the position I occupied prior to having my son. It is at times frustrating, but I am trying to network and stay focused on the fact that I had a few years of experience prior to leaving the workforce. Once again, thank you for this article! Thank you for this article. You are a pioneer in the industry and as I attempt to put a worthwhile blog together, I constantly look to Afrobella for inspiration and guidance. Your advice on this post is invaluable. On the professional side, I left my job nearly a year ago to finish my master’s degree and stay home with my newborn and now, I almost feel that there is no possible reentry for me in the market for a while, at least not to the position I occupied prior to having my son. It is at times frustrating, but I am trying to network and stay focused on the fact that I had a few years of experience prior to leaving the workforce. Once again, thank you for this article!

]]> By: tlady03 http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-178519 tlady03 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:14:06 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-178519 I would also say, if all else fails, get a second undergraduate degree. You should be able to attain it in a year's time if you have a minor (as I do) and journalism as a major can compliment many fields. Example: I am a psychology minor. I would love to contribute articles to the APA, and a local institution is hiring psych majors of all levels. The job even offers flexibility if you would like to eventually further your education in the field. I would also say, if all else fails, get a second undergraduate degree. You should be able to attain it in a year’s time if you have a minor (as I do) and journalism as a major can compliment many fields. Example: I am a psychology minor. I would love to contribute articles to the APA, and a local institution is hiring psych majors of all levels. The job even offers flexibility if you would like to eventually further your education in the field.

]]> By: Joy http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-178488 Joy Mon, 15 Dec 2008 23:50:52 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-178488 Afrobella, Thank you SO much for the advice. I am a Professional Writing major at Old Dominion University (go Monarchs!!) and this is the best advice I've gotten so far. The good thing about my major is that I have the ability to take classes in a variety of fields. My professors constantly tell us that we have to know a lit of everything in order to survive in the field. Thanks a lot!! Afrobella,
Thank you SO much for the advice. I am a Professional Writing major at Old Dominion University (go Monarchs!!) and this is the best advice I’ve gotten so far. The good thing about my major is that I have the ability to take classes in a variety of fields. My professors constantly tell us that we have to know a lit of everything in order to survive in the field. Thanks a lot!!

]]> By: Sheena http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-177779 Sheena Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:43:14 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-177779 There is some excellent advice in this post and in the comments section as well. During my time in college, I hated my college and hardly wanted anything to do with the place. I did my work, but I didn't join any clubs or do any extra curricular activities whatsoever. And can you imagine how much that has hurt me in the 2 and a half years I've been out of college so far? Now I'm picking up the pieces. In this business, if you want to make it, it has to be a hustle and you have to be willing to do it. And although I hate it (because it's always hard for me to put myself out there), networking is key. Dedication and hard work gets you to where you want to be and networking is the extra boost, but it's not easy at all. Great advice and good luck to everyone! There is some excellent advice in this post and in the comments section as well. During my time in college, I hated my college and hardly wanted anything to do with the place. I did my work, but I didn’t join any clubs or do any extra curricular activities whatsoever. And can you imagine how much that has hurt me in the 2 and a half years I’ve been out of college so far? Now I’m picking up the pieces. In this business, if you want to make it, it has to be a hustle and you have to be willing to do it. And although I hate it (because it’s always hard for me to put myself out there), networking is key. Dedication and hard work gets you to where you want to be and networking is the extra boost, but it’s not easy at all. Great advice and good luck to everyone!

]]> By: Tara Pringle Jefferson http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-177768 Tara Pringle Jefferson Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:51:15 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-177768 It IS hard out there for everyone and every industry. It's quite possibly the worst time to start out in journalism, but perhaps the best as well? I graduated last year with my B.S. in magazine journalism, which these days feels as useful as a degree in typewriter manufacturing. I'm in PR now, because I simply couldn't find a job in my field. Now I blog and freelance on the side, and perhaps by the time the economy picks up, I'll have enough clips and contacts to get a full-time gig somewhere. My advice to anyone entering a crappy field is to aim for the job you want. If that doesn't work, get a job that's as close as possible, use your skill set to excel at that, and then freelance on the side. Tough times, but I know we can get through it! Great advice, Afrobella! Tara http://theyoungmommylife.com It IS hard out there for everyone and every industry. It’s quite possibly the worst time to start out in journalism, but perhaps the best as well? I graduated last year with my B.S. in magazine journalism, which these days feels as useful as a degree in typewriter manufacturing. I’m in PR now, because I simply couldn’t find a job in my field. Now I blog and freelance on the side, and perhaps by the time the economy picks up, I’ll have enough clips and contacts to get a full-time gig somewhere.

My advice to anyone entering a crappy field is to aim for the job you want. If that doesn’t work, get a job that’s as close as possible, use your skill set to excel at that, and then freelance on the side. Tough times, but I know we can get through it! Great advice, Afrobella!

Tara
http://theyoungmommylife.com

]]> By: NaturallyMe http://www.afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-177690 NaturallyMe Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:57:18 +0000 http://afrobella.com/2008/12/11/ask-afrobella-whats-a-writer-to-do/#comment-177690 I love the responses to this post. I graduated with a journalism degree ten years ago. I was able to work as a reporter for about three years in Japan before I switch over to accounting and I'm now working towards my CPA. Even to this day, I still find myself using the skills I learned as a journalism major. I agree with the post that recommended networking, especially in these times. Good Luck I love the responses to this post. I graduated with a journalism degree ten years ago. I was able to work as a reporter for about three years in Japan before I switch over to accounting and I’m now working towards my CPA. Even to this day, I still find myself using the skills I learned as a journalism major.

I agree with the post that recommended networking, especially in these times. Good Luck

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