While some of the most useful iPhone apps already come installed — including the Safari Web browser, camera, maps and voice memos — journalists and bloggers often need more apps to be on the cutting edge of any news story. But, often armed with thin budgets, it can be difficult to arm your iPhone like the commando station you require. That’s why we’ve provided twenty-five essential iPhone apps for journalists and bloggers that are totally free. [click to continue…]

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When you start out as a freelance writer, the worry is all about getting that job. Then, you worry about getting paid. Then, you begin to worry about creativity, writer’s block and grammar. Then, you may wonder how other freelance writers conduct business. This list covers all those topics, with links to fifty freelance writing resources that are updated, relevant and fresh.

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25 Most Influential Journalists in History

December 22, 2009

Journalism has a long and storied tradition in the United States. Indeed, since the days before the U.S. was a country, journalism has flourished. Beginning with the first publication of a newspaper in the Colonies (Publick Occurrences both Foreighn and Domestick) in 1690, and continuing to this day with journalists appearing in broadcast format and [...]

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Top 50 Free Open Courseware Classes for Journalists

November 15, 2009

If you write fiction, then you are not a journalist – although, many people might believe that mainstream media has moved more toward sensationalism than to the truth to gain ratings. Journalism is in trouble, if this is how this writing genre is depicted today. But, educators are seeking to turn the genre’s reputation around [...]

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Top 50 Journalism Blogs

November 11, 2009

If you have uploaded photographs to an online news source, or if you have become an ‘iReporter’ or a citizen who reports on various events for a news service, you might have become enamored with journalism. On the other hand, if you are a seasoned journalist, you may have become disillusioned in how this field [...]

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7 Open Courseware Journalism Classes Everyone Should Read

August 28, 2009

If you want to pursue a career in journalism or are already pursing one, you don’t have to worry about tuition money for those extra classes. There are a number of free open courses classes available online from reputable colleges and universities. Take your time and explore the different aspects and principles in journalism offered [...]

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Online Journalism Schools

August 20, 2009

Starting a career in journalism is the best thing you can do for yourself if you have an interest in the arts. Journalism is about gathering and putting together information for dissemination to a larger audience. Online journalism courses have made it possible for people to acquire the knowledge and skills in this field. A [...]

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