for portfolios of writers...
has anyone seen online portfolios of this?
i assume it would be harder to use in an interview, like it would take time for the interviewer to read and review the articles in the portfolio the writer wrote...
I've seen and have often read that it is suggested to have an online portfolio, for a writer at least. I can see how this is a good idea - when you apply for jobs, instead of attaching articles or pasting them in the body of an email, which can be messy (and some email addresses don't even let you send attachments), you can just paste the website of your portfolio so they can look at it at their own pace. Is that what you mean?
I don't know of any portfolios of writers who are just starting out off the top of my head... for more established writers, there's something like www.ianfraser.org It really functions more as a website about himself, and can double as a CV too.
Basically makes all decisions regarding who's going to be on the front cover, what features and what articles make it into the issue. Similar to how a director pieces a movie together deciding if a scene should be scrapped.
Ok, so I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I was trying to read through the previous posts on this thread, and to be honest...it made me quite dizzy. So maybe some one could be so kind and answer a few of my questions?
1. Okay, so the goal is to become a fashion writer. Not an editor...I'm currently an English major at my college, Am I on the right track? Or are majors like journalism or more specifically, fashion journalism better?
2. I live in Los Angeles. Definitely not the fashion capital of the world ( but I'm sure it could be worse) Eventually I want to live/work in England. Would it be best to go straight there to work after I graduate or would I be better off going to New York and trying to make it out there first?
3. Honestly, is it really that difficult? Do I have a chance of making it???
Here's a thread about Fashion Jounalism ... specifically about writing for fashion magazines, including the ways to get there (various). It's got some specfic ideas for you about whether or not a "fashion" jounalism degree is needed, if I remember it correctly.
This thread has been absolutely helpful. One day I would love to be a fashion director for a major magazine and I am now trying to find my path there. The suggestions, comments, and advice given in this thread have been priceless. Keep them coming!
I am going into my Senior year in college and have not done an internship, but I do plan to do one once I get back to school as well as work backstage at our fall and spring fashion shows(which are big deals in Atlanta). How many internships, experience, would I need to acquire before applying to assistant editor positions? After graduation I plan to move straight to New York!
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This thread has been absolutely helpful. One day I would love to be a fashion director for a major magazine and I am now trying to find my path there. The suggestions, comments, and advice given in this thread have been priceless. Keep them coming!
I am going into my Senior year in college and have not done an internship, but I do plan to do one once I get back to school as well as work backstage at our fall and spring fashion shows(which are big deals in Atlanta). How many internships, experience, would I need to acquire before applying to assistant editor positions? After graduation I plan to move straight to New York!
You would need 6-24 months of experience of pure editing plus a nice little portfolio of articles you've had published.
wow this thread is REALLY helpful.
my goal is to write for a fashion magazine like elle or W.
my problem is i was only in new york for brief period of time last year, i interned for one mag, for like a DAY. i met some really influential people and they were great but we cant really keep in touch (besides like, facebook) because i am now back in TEXAS to finish school! i may be wrong but it seems like there are no real opportunities here for the kind of career i want. like i cant find any fashion magazines here to intern for..
ugh im beyond frustrated.
anyone know of any good, credible telecommute internships for fashion journalism?
or any other ideas?
I would think that interning for any magazine would be helpful... even a small local publication. Often local magazines have sections on life style and fashion too. Having any magazine experience under your belt could be helpful in landing a job at a fashion magazine, if you return to NY later.
I recently researched the salaries being payed to assistants and my jaw dropped. In NY a salary of 30-40 thousand will barely cover rent. How do assisants make it work and stay fashionable? Not all of them have rich parents. Do they keep side jobs for extra money? Does being an assisant permit time for a side job?
i've just never seen one before
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