Fifteen years ago this week, I landed my first writing gig.
I was unpolished, young, and inexperienced. And I hadn’t found my voice yet. My “Teen Beat” column, however, helped jumpstart my career.
Writing for my community paper eventually gave way to stints at my university’s conservative newspaper, an internship at Media Research Center, and co-launching several blogs. In 2013, I finally got my big break publishing this article here at Townhall.com.
Fast forward to today: I’ve been fortunate to have bylines in national publications, an award to my name, and a sizable social media platform—things I value and don’t take for granted.
Has the journey been smooth sailing? Far from it. I’ve faced my share of failures, rejections, missed opportunities, and bad experiences. Everyone has their ups and downs. But I wouldn’t change anything I did.
I have no doubt some young people reading this are contemplating a career in conservative media. What advice would I impart to them? Here are some helpful tips for “making it” in the industry today.