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So, you want to be a journalist?
It’s been more than a decade since I trained to become a journalist so I’ve no doubt that things have moved along somewhat. However, the basic principles remain the same. So, if you’re looking for a j… more →
Robyn's Nest
So, you want to be a journalist?
robynslingsby wrote 4 weeks ago: It’s been more than a decade since I trained to become a journalist so I’ve no doubt that things hav … more →
If you want a job, you have to work at it
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robynslingsby wrote 1 month ago: Call me old fashioned but I’m shocked and appalled at the number of stories I hear about young folk … more →
Call yourself a writer?
robynslingsby wrote 3 months ago: Inspired by this blog post, here’s a few ramblings about writing… Which words do you use … more →
Review: Single White Failure
robynslingsby wrote 6 months ago: I’ve recently read Single White Failure, a novel by GJH Sibson. It’s about a 20-somethin … more →
What do David Cameron, Cherie Blair and a writers' retreat in the Cotswolds have in common? Me!
robynslingsby wrote 6 months ago: Okay peoples, it’s been a manic week or so. So, should you care, here’s where I’m … more →
Coasting for a day
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robynslingsby wrote 8 months ago: It’s not all bad being a journalist. On Monday I drove up to Clevedon, near Bristol, where the … more →
End of an era
robynslingsby wrote 8 months ago: A lot of my journo friends say they are pretty skint but their social lives are rocking at the momen … more →
My first twinterview
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robynslingsby wrote 9 months ago: Hi tweeps! Ever heard of Twitter? Well, if you’ve been listening to the radio, watching TV or readin … more →
The "write" career move?
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robynslingsby wrote 9 months ago: Happy Monday folks! Apologies, I feel I’ve been neglecting this blog a little of late and post … more →
No news is good news?
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robynslingsby wrote 10 months ago: No news is good news. Probably a very accurate statement, seeing as there’s lots of news at th … more →
My relationship with newspapers
robynslingsby wrote 11 months ago: I owe a lot to newspapers. I spent the best part of a decade working for them – writing, editi … more →
Diploma's in the bag!
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robynslingsby wrote 11 months ago: Yesterday I received the best possible birthday and Christmas present ever – news that I passe … more →
Public relations and the blogosphere - do my survey!
robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: I’m mid-way through my final CIPR Diploma assignment – the research project – whic … more →
My day with Documentally
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robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: What a strange day it’s been. I’ve not blogged for a couple of days ‘cos I’v … more →
Stephen Spielberg I ain't
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robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: Yesterday myself and a band of communications professionals headed down to London for a spot of trai … more →
Summer study
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robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: It’s been a while since I ranted about my CIPR Diploma, so here goes. We had tutorials on Frid … more →
The end... or is it?
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robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: Yay! I handed in my CIPR essays on Friday so my month of hell is finally over. However, handing over … more →
We all love a man in uniform
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robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: Working on a Saturdays sucks – unless you’re interviewing hot Naval pilots that is, dres … more →
Video interview: filming frenzy?
robynslingsby wrote 1 year ago: Yes, I’m a journalist. Yes, I can ask questions and take notes in shorthand. Yes, I can engage … more →
