Making the shift to online journalism

By rickmartin on 29 Sep 2009

I don't do stuff like this very often, but last night I had a chance to spill my guts to about 30 or 40 people on a topic that I've kinda been obsessing over for quite a while. I've met a lot of people who write for a living over the past few months, and I always find myself recommending certain tools or a workflow tweak to help them do what they do a little bit better.

Maybe I gush about this stuff too much, who knows...

But in any case, Media Tectonics gave me a soap box to shout from yesterday and for anyone who couldn't make it I'm posting the following video(s) below. I spoke for about an hour, and I've divided the video up into the sections. For anyone who's having trouble in the current economic climate looking for work as a freelance writer, this will surely be of some help. I've also made it available via my iTunes feed if you want to download the videos there and put them on your iPod/iPhone. If you have any feedback, drop a note in the comments or send me an email.

Video Links (YouTube)

Full Playlist: 1rick.com/playlist (grab embed code for the full talk here)

Update: On a somewhat related note, Eric Johnston of the Japan Times recently gave a presentation about getting freelance reporting jobs in Japan [ppt on Google Docs]. I encourage you to check that out as well. (h/t to debito.org)

PDF notes

 

About Media Tectonics

Media Tectonics is the brainchild of Cindy Mullins and Doug Jackson. They describe it as follows:

Have you ever felt like the world of social media is leaving you behind, making your skills and knowledge obsolete or irrelevant? The rise of new media is rocking the ground beneath us, affecting the bottom line of industries like publishing, journalism, film, advertising and public relations, not to mention numerous major brands. That’s why Media Tectonics—a soon-to-be-launched subsidiary of 4M Associates—is presenting a series of workshops on publishing, social media and online technologies designed to:  
  • reveal the best ways to navigate the new landscape and save you time;
  • explore ways to create multiple (and passive) streams of income where possible; and 
  • supply the support, mentoring and inspiration you need to do your best work yet, in whatever new media outlet suits your talents and expertise. Tectonics is from the Greek “to build.” Media Tectonics is committed to helping you build both a successful career and multiple sources of income with the words you use. Stay ahead of the learning curve and get prepared for what’s coming next!

If you'd like to get in touch with Cindy and Doug, here's their contact information:

Cindy Mullins and Doug Jackson 
Media Tectonics, a subsidiary of 4M Associates
Tel: +81-3-5464-0644
Fax: +81-3-5464-0645
Mobile: +81-(0)90-2451-0697
(Email Cindy)
Mobile: +81-(0)90-5333-3524
(Email Doug) 

Making the shift to online journalism

By rickmartin on 29 Sep 2009