i want to join a newspaper as a columnist is there any special qualification to be a columnist?
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I once had a column in a Filipino-American newspaper based in California, USA. I am not a writer nor was I trained to be one. I was a member of many Filipino discussion group when the publisher of the newspaper offered me a column. I didn't know I have the talent for writing nor I graduated from any communications degree. \n\nThat time, I was just a housewife and have plenty of time to engage in many discussion groups. I was hesitant at first because I never thought I can qualify or who would read my column. I was able to contribute for several months but when I started working again, I can'f find time so I have to discontinue the column. \n\nI don't think you have to have special qualification to be a columnist. You just have to choose your niche for a certain newspaper. In my case, they needed someone from the Philippines to tell other Filipinos in the US or in other parts of the globe what has been happening from their home country. \n\nMaybe you can find what your interests really are and work on this, then write the publisher. Who knows, they might like your idea. Don't be scared to be rejected. It comes to all writers who want their work published. As one movie title say, No Guts, No Glory. Its your choice. Fear rejection and rot. Face it and enjoy the glory.
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Absolutely. Why not? What your degree is in isn't as important as the work experience you accumulate and the contacts you make. I think Journalism would be a solid foundation. You will start out at the bottom of any company anyway. Just make sure your resume is rock solid.
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go to college for journalism
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I'm a junior in high school, so I'm afraid I can't offer you firsthand experience, but I can pass on what I've been told (I'm also a student journalist):\n\nThe most important thing is to build up a portfolio.  You said you're on your school paper, so that's a good start.  You can use you articles from that to get an internship, which would probably be a good next move. From what I've heard, they don't really care about your grades as much as your recommendations and writing samples.  If your biggest local newspaper won't take you, you can also look for smaller papers or magazines operating in the area.\n\nIn the meantime, or if an internship isn't feasible, you can also try to freelance.  Many small papers are happy to get lifestyle or even full pieces from someone young and with a different take on life.  I once also pitched an editorial I'd written to a fairly big local paper and got a good reception, so you could try that too, but it's probably more helpful to have journalistic pieces rather than opinion ones.  Still, everything you have published is something you've got going for you.\n\nI hope all of this helps a little.  Good luck!
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Become a member of the press.
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I would say you are more then qualified, when you are ready ..go to this website \nhttp://english.monster.ca/geo/siteselection.asp\n\nGood Luck
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Ok that got a real good laugh out of me... before I read your additional details I was going to say, STEP 1 = Be able to spell Journalist. hehe We all make typos but geez wow you really made the best one at the most perfect moment. I am still giggling. hehe\n\nAs far as your question, anybody can be a journalist. Just not all can work for lots of money. lol
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yes there are some people that print newspaper\n\n\ntype in "newspaper printing" \n got\nhttp://www.printindustry.com/cgi-local/new_forms1.cgi?value=cnewform.htm\n\nhttp://www.bartash.com/
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http://www.associatedcontent.com\n\nThis site lets you write any kind of article for submission to a big list of online newspapers and magazines, etc.
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LOL...Why don't you write about how to plagerize other people's "stuff" and end up working as a columnist at the New York Times or become a tenured professor at the University of Colorado?
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You need to be able to read and write.  I would guess at least a C grade in Religious Studies would help, but no formal qualifications are needed.
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You will probably have to get a BS degree in either Journalism, Communications, or possibly English and that will take around 4 years.  I would find a local newspaper and talk to the editor, if possible and find out if you can do an internship or possibly some part time work, which may help youw hile you complete your degree.
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look up the articles in there newspapers online
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English, Mass Communications or Journalism. Try to get a good Liberal Arts degree so you are well rounded.
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Ask the newspaper company in your area and they can give you a hint or advice how to make one. It depends on how many words and how much space do you need. They can show you some on their last subscription how. Anyway, sending sympathy here...
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CSI\nPolice psychologist\nlaw columnist\nauthor