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it means I’ve already read them (usually a couple
times) by the time the magazine is released.
for experience and just do, do, do, and stick to it.
Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun! No
But, hey, the way the magazine gets laid out and,
matter how much you work, obsess or stress, don’t
particularly, the amazing art our staff puts into
forget to enjoy what you’re doing. It’s the thing that’ll
each issue makes me excited for every release!
keep you standing when things aren’t progressing
smoothly, or when you feel like you’re getting
Derrick: I have to admit and say I am guilty of
my lack of editing, but it is my least favorite part
nowhere. It’s not an easy business to get into, and you
will hit lows. Having fun will get you through all of it.
of the job. When it comes to editing other people’s
works, some can be rather critical of what you
Joshua: Don’t let people tell you what your
may post about their writing. I’m not saying that
path is going to lead you to do. I have been in
there is anyone that currently is a writer who acts
several different industries at multiple levels, and
in the manner, but you never know who may react
never have I given in to people who try to make me
severely to your suggestions. When I do edits, I try
walk a particular path. Almost anything you can
to be as constructive and as logical as I possibly
learn can be applied in other circumstances. The
can towards their work and acknowledge respect.
things I learned in retail management helped me
when I taught. Don’t be afraid to take opportunities
Q: For those wanting to break into the gaming/
media scene, what advice do you have for them?
outside of the gaming and media industries-just think about how you can leverage that into
something unique you bring to the table!
Jacob: I hear this question a lot
from high school and college students,
mostly writers. My best advice: do.
If you want to write, write. If you want to
Derrick: Do what you are passionate about and
keep up with it. As the saying goes, you are your own
worst enemy, and it couldn’t be more true. Don’t say
paint, paint. If you want to take pictures, take
that you can’t do it or make some excuse as to why
them. And do it all the time. Obsess over it. Get
because that is what’s going to hold you back from
addicted to it. There are plenty of handbooks, self-
progressing. As Jorg stated, get experience and
help books, and how-to blogs, but the best way
gear yourself up for your path in gaming or gaming
to learn is to do. So get out there, and get to it!
journalism. What you have to remember is that this
isn’t going to be given to you on a silver platter, you
Jorg: I agree wholeheartedly with that. Just go out
have to get up and get it yourself; put in the work! ■
there and do it. Take any and all volunteer positions
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