Progression: Industry Inspiration
Media Inspiration: It is useful to look for inspiration from others when working in the media industry. Media can inspire us. Watching an elevating movie, read- ing a moving story, or playing the right game at the time can affect how we view our place in the world and motivate us to change our behavior accordingly Hunter S Thompson: There are many people that have inspired me to make the choice to pursue journalism as a career choice. I have several inspirations that each have their own unique style of journalism that has informed my own style of writing. I am an avid reader - mainly in the realm of non-fiction. However - one style of writing that particularly interests me is "Gonzo Journalism". Gonzo Journalism is the process of the author involving themselves in the story rather than being removed. This writing process allows one to portray factual events while extrapolating certain details through the use of hyperbole; I feel this makes for a more interesting reading exp...