Here is a checklist covering 8 mistakes made repeatedly by first-time web writers, which I’ve put together for one of my classes. The idea is simple: if you answer ‘No’

So far, the focus has been on everything you have to consider to get the work, but once you have an assignment, and the translation is in progress how can

It’s a week before launch and you’re hoping to score some awesome traffic from a well-known publication. Here is what usually happens: You send a PR release to a bunch

Networking is essentially a numbers game. If you want to be successful, you have to keep yourself pushing out there, pressing the flesh, and showing off your skills digitally and

A wealth of guidance is available for journalists on reporting death responsibly, from industry bodies as well as charities and other groups that work with the bereaved. And the development

That hit the spot! I found these pictures posted on “Translators do it better”on Facebook.

Do you agree? Don’t you feel like this sometimes? Let me know…

Tool of the week: Press Pass
What is it? A new tool to allow you to search for journalists on Twitter
How is it of use to journalists? Press Pass

Facebook, Google and Twitter aren’t in the content business – they’re in the relationship business. We need to do the same, says  Jeff Jarvis
Jeff Jarvis is a journalist, media

Political coverage can be tricky with candidates saying anything to impress, and social media only speeds up the news cycle.
Social Media Week in Washington, D.C. featured a panel

Two heads are often better than one when it comes to working creatively. Here are ten tools and apps that help journalists to collaborate with others.

1. Stroome
Online

What is it? A location-based social networking app. The app shows you a map of where Facebook and Twitter users are located.
How is it of use to journalists?

Whatever your beat as a journalist, it is likely that you will at some stage be faced with making sense of a financial statement, reporting on the annual budget or

Journalists rely more than ever on digital communications, but they often don’t think enough about cybersecurity.
Although it’s impossible to guarantee your security online, here are five tips

Storify has really only been around about a year, but already the Web app for curating content has found a loyal following.

Using Storify requires more than just grabbing

An investigative report is one that reveals new findings based on the work and research of the reporter. Here are some quick tips from an ICFJ Anywhere online course to