After a course at University of Western Australia, reflecting on the profession of journalist and the profession of writer. A not too serious digression having tasted both professions. There are similarities indeed. But be aware: journalism and fiction writer are two distinct professions. But, yes, one can lead to the other, if you start your career and are aware of the actual differences.

1. Journalists Writers
What do
Have in common?

2. Yes,
I wrote
a
kids’ book

3. And
I wrote
a ton
news stories

4. So, you are asking

5. Journalists Writers
What do
Have in common?

6. Not much

7. Journalists
Are creative
In finding new
stories
Writers
Are creative
In finding new
ways to tell
stories

8. Journalists
Are creative
In finding new
stories
Writers
Are creative
In finding new
ways to tell
stories

9. Journalists
Obey
To the strict
rules of the
media
Writers
Obey
To their own
wishes and
inspiration

10. Journalists
Generate
Emotions
That are driven
by
Facts
Writers
Prefer to embed
Facts
into
Emotion

11. Journalists
Take
Hours
From idea
to product
Writers
Take
Ages
From idea
to product

12. Journalists
are
Attacked
by many
Writers
are
Loved
by mami

13. Journalists Writers
But yes

14. Journalists Writers
There are
similarities

15. Journalists Writers
They both
don’t pay
their
Bills

16. Please don’t take
this too seriously.
In my courses I see
many participants
trying out journalism
with desires to work
as writers.
Better to start with
clear ideas.
Then, all paths are
open to exploration.
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