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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Don’t worry it’s not a biography. I love chocolate, Toni Morrison and hip hop of A Tribe Called Quest variety. I love my little Polo. But most of all I love being an NCTJ student. For the next 20 weeks, follow me in my attempts to become a qualified journalist, and a decent one at that. June 1, 2008 at 9:35 PM. Don’t worry it’s not a biography. Posts about the practical element of the course.
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Day Three: Why can you never find an American without a T-shirt? Because they have the right to bear arms | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day Three: Why can you never find an American without a T-shirt? Because they have the right to bear arms. No practical sessions today, but we did get to grips with the basics of writing a good news story. For someone who has spent most of my time writing features, it reminded me how rigid and disciplined you have to be when reporting the news. Pragmatic in and pretentious out. But before I go I will leave...
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Day Four: Do you want Peckham? I hear it’s nice at this time of year | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day Four: Do you want Peckham? I hear it’s nice at this time of year. Leave a comment ». You may have noticed that I didn’t post anything yesterday. This was mainly because my fellow trainees and I decided to go for a few drinks (there were still some people I hadn’t formally met yet) when the day had ended. By the time I got home, all I could muster up energy for was food and bed. March 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM.
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Day Eight: I can’t remember how to talk to someone on the phone | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day Eight: I can’t remember how to talk to someone on the phone. Apart from that, I don’t have much to report back. But for the past week I have been feeling very inspired, so, to reflect this mood I leave you with this. If you don’t get it the first time round then search the lyrics and I’m sure you’ll feel even a little bit uplifted. March 7, 2011 at 9:02 PM. Day Nine: A Day in the life. Posts about the ...
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Day Two: So much to do, so little time | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day Two: So much to do, so little time. Leave a comment ». It’s 9.05 pm, and, having just finished dinner, I’m sitting in bed half concentrating on what I’m writing and half worrying about the Shorthand homework I have to complete. It is definitely in your bets interest to do some extensive research. March 1, 2011 at 10:18 PM. Posted in Posts about my battle with shorthand. The ins and outs of the media.
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Day 5, 6 & 7: The NCTJ, the JDF and the OMG | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day 5, 6 and 7: The NCTJ, the JDF and the OMG. Leave a comment ». As I’ve mentioned before, the course is run Monday to Thursday from 9 to 5pm. Well, what happens on Friday, I hear you ask? Thanks to my buddy, who I owe much to, it was the best thing I ever did and now am actually able to live out the goal that I have been working towards. March 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM. Laquo; Day Four: Do you want Peckham?
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day One: In at the deep end. Wow After a day spent meeting, greeting and interviewing random strangers (yes they threw us straight into the deep end) I think it’s fair to say that my first day at journalism school was a success. By success I mean the modules look challenging, the tutors are great and my classmates seem absolutely lovely, which is what I was most nervous about. February 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM.
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Day Nine: A Day in the life | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Day Nine: A Day in the life. Shower. Emails. Fish fingers. Drink. Shorthand. Tears. Fall. Asleep. Wake. Up. Shorthand. Stop. Blog. Bed. March 8, 2011 at 10:11 PM. Posted in everything else that goes on in my life. Laquo; Day Eight: I can’t remember how to talk to someone on the phone. Day 10,11,12,13 &14: You can’t go around eating hamsters. Subscribe to comments with RSS. March 8, 2011 at 10:22 PM. Error:...
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March | 2011 | The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things
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The life and times of a wannabe journalist and other mindless things. An NCTJ student on a mission. Archive for March 2011. Day 10,11,12,13 &14: You can’t go around eating hamsters. Leave a comment ». A self proclaimed vegetarian eating a hamster sandwich? Sunday has rolled around. It’s time to go for a nice long day at work, serving customers and the like. But before that, I must eat breakfast. Let’s hope there’s Kingsmill in the fridge. March 13, 2011 at 9:59 AM. Posts about my battle with shorthand.
