Credit: Photo by Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash News Newsrooms need to think more like tech giants If they want to survive and thrive, news companies must focus on what people really need from them and create products that go beyond journalistic content By Jacob Granger • 5 min read
Credit: Courtesy Steve Gamel (pictured) News What makes a good writer? Human stories, active voice and an open mind Author of the new book "Write Like You Mean It" Steve Gamel shares his tips on perfecting your style and storytelling techniques By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Credit: Courtesy of Katie Vanneck-Smith (above) co-founder and publisher of Tortoise News Must-have skills for a media startup CEO: Katie Vanneck-Smith of Tortoise What does it take to be the leader of a new media business? We speak to one of the founders of a slow journalism publisher that went from 0 to 130,000 members in two years By Jacob Granger • 6 min read
Credit: mahdis mousavi on Unsplash News Five essential tips for delivering online training Use these simple steps to create the best teaching and learning experience for your virtual students By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Credit: Jenny Ueberberg on Unsplash News 51 mobile journalists you should follow Are you looking for inspiration, connections or collaborations in the MoJo community? Check out our list By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Credit: Photo by Utsav Srestha on Unsplash News New IMPRESS code recommendations focus on balanced and accurate community reporting The industry regulator asked the public about what standards newsrooms should be observing in a world of fast-moving information and easy-to-reach sources. The first results are in By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
Credit: Courtesy The Sun News James Slack: ‘Every journalist is appalled that the government is even considering doing something so draconian’ The Sun's deputy editor-in-chief talks about what impact the proposed overhaul of the Official Secrets Act could have on investigative journalism By Osama Gaweesh • 3 min read
Credit: Rich Smith on Unsplash News Ofcom: BBC One, ITV and Facebook are the most used news sources in the UK. In that order Ofcom's latest research into digital news consumption also found that the over-65s still prefer to get their news from TV, while those from minority ethnic groups overwhelmingly favour the internet By Melanie Weaver • 3 min read
Credit: Courtesy Bureau Local News Help the Bureau Local to investigate covid grants fraud An investigative journalism network is looking for reporters and members of the public to help probe local authority accounts By The Bureau Local • 1 min read
Credit: Fabio Grandis from Pixabay News Why ‘slow journalism’ thrived during the pandemic The member-centred approach at Tortoise helped readers to feel connected and empowered against the backdrop of loneliness and gloom By Milly Martin • 2 min read
Credit: Courtesy Andrew Don (pictured with his dog Rhianna) News How to make good money as a freelance writer The author of "The bounty writer: how to earn six figures as an independent freelance journalist" shares his top tips on making your solo career lucrative By Marcela Kunova • 5 min read
Credit: David Peterson from Pixabay News Ethiopian fact-checkers wage an unequal war against Facebook misinformation In a country where Facebook is the main source of online news, hoaxes are widespread and verifying digital content is tough. But a small group of journalists at HaqCheck rose up to the challenge By Osama Gaweesh • 2 min read
