How to Keep Up with Travel Industry Trends: Stay Relevant and Informed.

Being in the travel industry, which is this amazing mix of experiences and constant new ideas, means things move at lightning speed. What’s super cool today could be totally old news tomorrow. For anyone involved – whether you’re running a hotel, leading tours, building a tech startup, or creating content – falling behind just isn’t … Read more

How to Interview Multiple Sources for a Story: Synthesize Information.

I want to share my thoughts on a crucial skill for any writer: how to interview multiple sources for a story and, more importantly, how to synthesize all that information. This isn’t just about collecting facts; it’s about building a robust, multi-dimensional narrative. As a writer, I’ve learned that relying on a single voice, no … Read more

How to Interview Children Respectfully and Ethically: Special Care Needed.

Interviewing children is a delicate art, demanding far more than the standard journalistic toolkit. It requires a profound understanding of developmental psychology, an unwavering commitment to safeguarding, and a nuanced approach to communication that prioritizes the child’s well-being above all else. This isn’t just about getting a story; it’s about fostering trust, ensuring safety, and … Read more

How to Interview Athletes for Compelling Sports Stories

Sports are so much more than just a game. You feel the roar of the crowd, you see the cameras flash, and you can sense the immense pressure on these athletes. But you know, the really captivating stories aren’t always about the score itself. They live deep inside the athlete – the quiet struggles, those … Read more

How to Improve Your Vocabulary for More Eloquent Columns

I’m sharing how I’m improving my vocabulary to write more eloquent columns. It isn’t just about knowing a lot of words; for me, it’s about being able to choose just the right word, exactly when I need it. It’s the difference between merely informing you and truly captivating you, between a standard report and a … Read more

How to Give a Successful Book Talk: Sharing Your Research Journey.

So, the moment’s finally arrived, hasn’t it? All those hours, that intensely focused work, those research rabbit holes you went down – it’s all come together, bound between covers. But here’s the thing: that’s not the end of the journey. In fact, it’s really just the beginning of a whole new phase. Now, it’s about … Read more

How to Get Your First Reporting Job: A Step-by-Step Career Guide.

The world just aches for stories to be told, for truth to come out, and for understanding to be born from asking questions. If you feel that pull – that unshakeable curiosity, that drive to connect ideas, to give a voice to those who don’t have one, or simply to make complex things understandable – … Read more

How to Get Your Feature Stories Published and Seen

That dream of seeing your name on a big-time publication or lighting up a major digital platform? It’s not just a fantasy; it’s totally within reach if you’re a dedicated writer. But getting from a cool idea to something everyone’s reading isn’t magic. It’s a journey, a strategic one that needs careful planning, a lot … Read more