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About Theresa Johnson
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I can answer questions on the basics of news writing and magazine writing including varying differences between hard news, soft news and feature writing. In addition, I can assist with developing effective leads and answer questions relating to attribution.
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By profession, I have more than 18 years experience in writing and publishing. I have won writing awards from the Georgia Press Association, the Associated Press, the Georgia Association of Educators, and currently freelance. Some of my most recent writing experiences include Esdras' Scroll, Kingdom Vibes Magazine, Charisma Magazine, the former Rejoice Atlanta News, and The Christian Answer Newspaper. I have published six book - The Scribal Anointing, The Scribal Companion, Spiritually Critiquing, Scribal Purpose, and Thank God for Salvation. In addition, other books are in the works. In addition, I am the founder of Voices of Christ Literary Ministries International, and teach around the nation on this very subject. Our website is www.voicesofchrist.org. We have an online mentoring group that's really strong on Yahoo! Groups, and recently launched a new blogcast entitled, Writing As Ministry. It is currently in development, and has not officially launched. The website is www.writingasministry.com.
Organizations
Currently, I am a member of a two Christian writing groups.
Publications
The Scribal Anointing Online
Esdras' Scroll: A Prophetic Poetry & Creative Writing Magazine
The Christian Answer Newspaper
Charisma Magazine
Rejoice Atlanta News
Faith Writers
The Whistle
The Dublin Courier Herald
The Henry County Record
The Ledger Newspaper
(Multiple Other Publications)
Education/Credentials
I am a college graduate, and earned a BA in Communications with a focus on News Writing and Reporting. I am currently working on a Masters in Public Administration. I've worked as a Communications Director and writer for multiple religious, educational, and governmental organizations over the past 18 years. My experience is extensive.
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Please review my experience in this area.
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Expert: Theresa Johnson - 10/19/2009
Question
Hi, I'm a high school sophmore and I've always wanted to study journalism. Specifically I'd like to be a feature writer for a magazine, or maybe something that has to do with music, like a music reviewer or blogger (?), I'm still deciding. I've been looking for colleges I'd like to go to, and what colleges would be good for what I want to do. So far I have NYU, Colombia, Boston U, UC Berkeley, Florida U, and Northwestern as a list of possibilities..but I still don't really know where I'd like to go. I'm creative and open minded, I like to be around a broad variety of people and cultures, and to be in a place that keeps me alert and interested. I also like the city life, which is why NYU or Colombia are kind of my number one choices right now, but I don't know if they'd be my best choices journalism career-wise, I want to be able to impress an editor. Where do you suggest? Also, I've been researching, and some people say that going to J-School doesn't really teach you what you need to know, to study something like English lit. to become a better writer. Is that true? Thanks! You're seriously helping me out.
Answer
Greetings Marilyn,
This is a tough question, and there's no simple way to answer it. My suggestion is to continue your research online, call some of the universities and ask questions about their journalism programs, and if possible, take a couple of summer trips to some schools you are interested in.
There are just so many options and so many good schools. I wish I could be of more help.
Theresa Johnson
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