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Saturday, 24 January 2026

Breaking (the) news: a budding journalist's survival rules

Becoming a journalist is scary but, thankfully, there are rules. EMMA NOBEL shares her essential survival guide, aimed to bring calm and understanding to that demanding journey. Rule of thumb: Don’t schedule two major interviews in the week the...

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by Corinna Hente
Breaking (the) news: a budding journalist's survival rules

Becoming a journalist is scary but, thankfully, there are rules. EMMA NOBEL shares her essential survival guide, aimed to bring calm and understanding to that demanding journey.


Rule of thumb: Don’t schedule two major interviews in the week the assignment is due, when you’ve picked up extra shifts at work … and there’s a conference on Friday. Damn it. This rule is also known as: acknowledge your limitations. 

See Emma Nobel's full, comprehensive guide here

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