You can look to Hollywood for a lot of things. Entertainment. Information. Discussion topics. But one thing you don’t want to do is look to Hollywood for legal advice. The way that specific legal processes are shown to operate in various movie and TV settings is demonstrably false. You never want to go into a formal court setting with expectations built on something created by the entertainment industry.
The Perks of an Entertainment Writing Job
A lot of people always find the entertainment scene very interesting and exciting. When watching the news on TV or reading a newspaper, many would not miss the news on celebrities, upcoming films and television shows and the TV and movie industry in general.
If you’re interest is in this field and you see yourself interviewing celebrities and executives in the industry, a degree in journalism or communications would help you pursue a career as an entertainment writer or blogger in the future. Pursuing this path would suit you and allow you to work in an environment where you can bring out the best in you.
Take note, however, that it’s not easy to get into the entertainment industry owing to the stiff competition these days. A good option is to join a college newspaper while you’re still earning your degree and become a reporter. This will develop your writing and interviewing skills early on.
Another option is to create your own entertainment blog. This is an avenue where you can showcase your writing and blogging skills and who knows, advertisers will be attracted to your site and decide to place ads on there. So that’s income for you while you’re still in the process of completing your degree. [Read more…]