Why I’m reluctant to call myself a journalist

Credentialed “journalist” Blake Snow playing Wii for fist time on May 10, 2006 / photo by Ryan Block
I’m a writer. At least that’s what I say whenever I’m asked what I do for work. Continue reading…
Credentialed “journalist” Blake Snow playing Wii for fist time on May 10, 2006 / photo by Ryan Block
I’m a writer. At least that’s what I say whenever I’m asked what I do for work. Continue reading…
Five years ago, I “pivoted,” as they say in business. I went from writing feature stories primarily for top 20 news media to writing features stories for Fortune 500 companies as an embedded journalist and content advisor.
Landing a new client typically goes like this: They like my pitch and ask for more info. I send it to ’em. We talk. They like what they hear and think I can grow their audience with a fresh voice.
Over time, however, some of those clients let that voice rot. Continue reading…