How I did it: It was the student newspaper in my city. I went to the stall in the Fresher's Fair, picked up a flyer and went to a meeting. It was scary not knowing anyone there at first but it was interesting to be there.
I went for a sub editor position but didn't get it.
I emailed the editor asking what articles she needed writing.
Now I regularly have articles printed, whether they're news pieces, comment,music reviews, whatever.
Most of the people at the paper are good friends now and next year I'm going for the position of editor.

Lessons & tips: Be brave, put yourself out there and people will respond. If it's positive you're doing the right thing, if it's negative you're likely to learn from it.
Always be up for doing someone a favour, it'll earn you respect and appreciation.

Resources: The fresher's fair, always be open to new things, I would never have done this a year ago.

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Apr 15, 2009, 10:28AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer