The Amateur
August 21st, 2010 § Leave a Comment
By Dominique Bonessi
Honestly, coming to SJP I thought I was the only one who didn’t belong to their school newspaper and never really had any writing experience. I still feel that way.
Through this whole experience, I have unlocked the keys and tools to become a great writer, wrote an actual article, got Brian Ross’s autograph, learned how to make a #hashtag, spent $50 on lunch for this week, and spent a week doing something I absolutely love. Yes, I’m still an amateur, but with a little edge.
I have to thank the Yale Daily News rising-junior staff for providing with me advice and tools for future writing — notes that I will keep for the rest of my life. The guest speakers — including Brian Ross — made me realize that journalism has many paths and the key to being a good journalist at any desk or position is being a good writer. (Oh, I also have to apologize to Colin Ross for being very over dramatic and crying hysterically about his father coming in.)
Finally, although journalism is a competitive job, I know that as long as I stick to my ethics, trust my gut, and get that story, I can make it happen!
