By My boyfriend is often asked what it’s really like to date a journalist. Are the hours really long? Are we always wired? Do we ask more questions than Joey Essex? Us journalists are witty, passionate and driven – but we’re also neurotic, sleep deprived and attached to our smartphones. So
By Top 10 Twitter Accounts For Journalists to Follow
Twitter is arguably one of the most valuable tools journalists have in their toolkit. Alongside the trusty mobile phone, it provides another way to engage with different communities around the world. News of the Boston bombing? Whitney Houston’s death? Both stories broke on Twitter before the mainstream media even caught
By How financial journalists use digital media to expand their audience
Let’s be honest. Financial journalism is often seen as a bit boring. Whether it’s share prices or the same stock image of a piggy bank over and over, there are many factors that deter your average digital-minded millennial. XCity Plus reports on the latest innovations that financial journalists are using
By Five famous war zone hotels for journalists
Just as some wars stand out journalistically, so do some hotels. They are the places where the journalists covering the war congregate to swap stories, describe what they’ve seen, hear briefings from generals – and, of course, write and file their copy. XCity Plus looks at some of the most
By 10 Fashion Bloggers you Need to Follow on Instagram
Love them or hate them – as many prolific fashion industry professionals do – bloggers are the way of the future. Whether you think they are actual journalists is a matter of opinion, but their global influence is a force to be reckoned with and it would be foolish of
By 9 times journalists were hilariously salty on Twitter
Twitter – the heart of journalism. Let’s be honest, at this point we’re the only people using the damn thing. The bright side? We can get as salty as we like – and there are a hundred other like-minded journos to laugh alongside you. Of course, 2016 was filled with
By Seven times Trump threw a tantrum at the media
The past few months have been a whirlwind of Twitter tantrums and political spats with the media. President Donald Trump has vented his controversial views on Twitter, frequently condemning news networks for their “fake news” coverage and the media’s overall reporting on his behaviour. Here are some of our favourite
The best secret writing spots for journalists in London
Finding an ideal place to write in London is like searching for the perfect partner. They must provide an oasis away from the inner city chaos, make excellent coffee and be visually stimulating (like George Clooney in the Nespresso ad). For a freelancer, there’s nothing worse than being stuck in
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