So you’re interesting in getting into journalism but don’t know where to start? That’s exactly where I was when my journey started back when I was 16, in the five years since I have gone on to write for The Times, The Mirror, The Tab, help to launch Politics UK’s news website, and have a reporting job at The National. I wanted to start this guide to shine a light on these early years and help people who were in my position at the start find their way.

I searched all over YouTube, Reddit, LinkedIn and every forum I could find but so little *actually* answered the question: Where the hell do I start?

It would be disingenous for me to say nowhere did though, so if you’re looking for some other smashing pages to get started, visit Journo Resources and Freelancing for Journalists. For job notifications, subscribe to Journo Resources (Jem Collins), Freelance Writing Jobs (Sian Meades-Williams), and The Media Mentor (David Spencer).