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March 07, 2005
Me, journalist
Various people have been discussing the "journalism" side of weblogs lately and spurred on by Frank's post today I decided the time has come for me to officially start my second career - journalist. So, as the first step I've now applied here to become a member of the Deutsche Presse Verband and to get an official press pass. Over the past years I've written over 20 articles (and am currently working on 3 more), written a book on my own and co-written 2 books. And of course this weblog - which I guess doesn't quite count (in the public eye) as a journalistic effort - but still. Even though most of what I've written has been in German, I still find it easier to write in English and hopefully with a shiny press pass I'll be doing a bit more writing over the coming months. Although writing has been and is still a a "side job" for me at the moment, it's fun and who knows....
Posted by Matthew at March 7, 2005 01:01 PM
Comments
Well, I'm jealous. Here in Belgium, if you want to become an accredited journalist, you have to proof (on paper) that your income has been based almost exclusively on paid writing for the past two (or three) years. Is it easier in Germany?
Posted by: Steven Noels at March 7, 2005 03:46 PM
We'll see whether I have what they require. If not then it's no real loss - but it would be a lot easier with the pass. At the moment I get individual covering letters from publishers etc and then fax/email them in.
Posted by: Matthew Langham at March 7, 2005 04:14 PM