Is becoming a Journalist or Freelance writer better?

Do you have a bachelor's Degree in either Communications or Journalism ?

No, I have a bachelor's degree in business administration. I will furthur pursue my studies.

rambabu wrote:

Do you have a bachelor's Degree in either Communications or Journalism ?

What kind of a response is that ? Isnt this a discussion she has started .. I would any day prefer freelance because of the freedom it gives you. However, one of my nephew works as a wild life news reporter and he says it is extremely tough and often dangerous when he is reporting about endangered species and quotes statistics and specific figures. So, it depends on the individual  as to how far he or she would be willing to go ..

@Rambabu,

A degree in communication or journalism is not compulsary to become freelance writer or journalist. I have started working in both the fields and I have started pitching also. I just started topic in general sense only and not for me precisely.

A Bachelors degree combined with relevant work experience  is the best path  to landing in a job in Journalism. I too worked as a freelancer in a local Advertising Agency. My job is to design a children's Magazine . That's why I asked Visakha's interests.

Vishakha Purohit wrote:

@Rambabu,

A degree in communication or journalism is not compulsary to become freelance writer or journalist. I have started working in both the fields and I have started pitching also. I just started topic in general sense only and not for me precisely.

OK. Because, I was not knowing about your details earlier. I am a Digital Artist.Additionally I specialized in Ad Copy writing and illustrating the Web Pages.

Okay, well, I have a variety of interests, fiction, poetry, serial fiction and non-fiction like marketing, finance, personal development, parenting, meditation and many more that I write in my blog or website, "VishakhaOutlook.wordpress.com". I also provide editing and proofreading services apart from freelance writing. I guess that's all about what I do in a short summary.

Vishakha Purohit wrote:

Okay, well, I have a variety of interests, fiction, poetry, serial fiction and non-fiction like marketing, finance, personal development, parenting, meditation and many more that I write in my blog or website, "VishakhaOutlook.wordpress.com". I also provide editing and proofreading services apart from freelance writing. I guess that's all about what I do in a short summary.

Well I had seen your Web site. Are contributors allowed in Personal Development ? If so let me know.

I have not started seeking for contributions from writers yet but I am thinking about to start accepting contributions very soon. 

Vishakha Purohit wrote:

I have not started seeking for contributions from writers yet but I am thinking about to start accepting contributions very soon. 

Let us stick to the discussion at hand, given a chance rambabu will discuss anything but that ..

Vishakha Purohit wrote:

I have not started seeking for contributions from writers yet but I am thinking about to start accepting contributions very soon. 

OK. let me know when you start accepting contributions.

@Rambabu,

You can ask furthur questions through my website and when I will start accepting, I will update my website regarding it.

Now, I think we should stick to the topic only.

@Usha Manohar,

Sorry for diverting from the topic but now we will stick to it.

It depends on the individual and his priorities and preferences...Freelancing gives you more room to choose and work at your convenience and time. On the other hand journalism would be like a demanding competitive job. Both can give you sense of achievement and satisfaction. like Usha mentioned, adventurous reporting and journalism will suit one more if it is their passion.

I prefer to do Freelancing those jobs which are located in my City. Because, I am working for a couple of Publishing agencies, First, they specify the type of Job over Phone. I finish the assigned work within the agreed time. They come to my residence, pickup the finished work, pay me on the Spot.

 In view of the above condition, I prefer works, located in my city. Of Course Boddunan is there.

I am in a regular job, and trying to do something extra in my free time.  For this I have joined few websites like boddunan. I have learned much from these and also trying to earn having own website. My website link is:

http://www.comparenshop.in/

Having a regular job and doing something in your free time , is not a bad idea. It means, you have the freedom to do an extra job and earn an extra Buck , without hampering your regular Job.

When I was in a job, I used to do Freelancing. My Officer was kind enough to allow me to work on Freelancing jobs, even in Office hours. This may not be possible for all, especially in Government jobs.Perhaps I am lucky. Now after I took my Voluntary retirement, I  took up a few Freelancing jobs.

Selection of any job depends on natural talent or aptitude and qualification. Journalism and free lance writing are bet jobs for those who have good writing skills. 

I would prefer free lancing

it is an economic decision. If finances are secure then one can go for freelancing otherwise a regular job is a must.

Nongmaithem Rakesh Singh wrote:

I would prefer free lancing

Yes, Freelancing is preferable.After my retirement till today, I have been working as a Freelancer for a couple of local Ad agencies. I am happy and enjoying my work.