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10 February 2015

Read. Get paid. And don’t give up. Laurie Penny’s advice for young journalists

After Felix Salmon warned aspiring journalists that a world of woe awaits them, NS columnist Laurie Penny has some more cheery advice.

By Laurie Penny

(Photo By Probably also don't use a typewriter. Photo: Getty)

1. Make sure you get paid. Even if you can afford to work for free, you’ll be undercutting everyone else.

2. Tell the stories that matter to you. Be clear about your own biases and assumptions. Question them at every turn.

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