Writers' and Journalists' Forum

A place where the written and broadcasted word is celebrated!

Intended to grow into an invaluable resource for writers and journalists!

About this forum



Hi, welcome to the "writers' and journalists' forum"!



This is a new forum and social networking website, set up with the aim of aiding communication between writers, journalists and anyone with a general interest in creative pursuits.

Here on the main page you should be able to get a flavour of what we're all about. Click on the tabs above for more information.

Feel free to explore the site and to make best use of it in any way you wish.

The dedicated 'forum page' is a good place to exchange information and opinions with other members.

It would be especially great if people could use the forum to share news and advice. This space can be also used to showcase pieces of work and to ask others for their opinions and feedback.

Live chat is also available. And special interest groups can be set-up for anyone wanting to discuss the finer points of a particular issue or subject.

The site also features one or two resources and web-links which may be of use. (These will develop over time.)

Anyone is welcome to join and contribute to the forum, or just to browse.

Have fun!!!!



Notices:

*****Unless otherwise stated, any original article or piece of creative writing posted or appearing on any page of this this forum/ social network is and will remain the copyrighted intellectual property of its author. The "Writers' and Journalists' Forum" claims no copyright or ownership rights over any such works submitted or posted.

The full or partial reproduction, for purposes other than personal reading, of any article or piece of creative writing posted to this forum is expressly forbidden, without the express and direct permission of that item's author.

If any piece of original work published by its author on this forum is subsequently the subject of a copyright ownership transferral (such as might be the case if an article were later published in a magazine) then it is requested that the item be deleted from this forum/ social network by the person who originally posted it.*****

**Please be respectful of other members' feelings at all times when sharing opinions and making comments.**

***This forum and its organisers do not accept any responsibility or liability for the comments and opinions made by contributors to this this website.****

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Muhammad Shafique

AGLEY JANAM MOHEY BITTIYA NA KIJIYO



Art, with its diverse branches, deals with higher truths. It beckons to imponderables and flows on the icebergs of the untouched and deep

recesses of human soul. It…
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Posted by Muhammad Shafique on August 21, 2010 at 7:07pm

Muhammad Shafique

English rendering of a few verses of Saif ul Malook

1-O Khuda! Pour on me the bounteous rain of your…


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Posted by Muhammad Shafique on August 21, 2010 at 7:06pm

Muhammad Shafique

“The Unkindest Cut”

Abdul Mohammad Ismail, known as Gulgee was found dead along with his wife and maidservant in his Karachi residence at Clifton. His son Amin Gulgee

who lived in the adjoining portion of the same house discovered the dead

bodies, after a few days. The bodies were decomposing…
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Posted by Muhammad Shafique on August 21, 2010 at 7:05pm

Muhammad Shafique

A Romance With Death

On 27th of December 2007, Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister, and the chairperson of Pakistan People’s Party ended her long and thorny

political carrier with a bang. Her untimely death was a big blow not

only to the bereaved family but to the fragile political culture of a

country which has a short…

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Posted by Muhammad Shafique on August 21, 2010 at 7:00pm

outsourcer

Best Places to Find a Freelancer

Pragmatic Outsourcing offers most popular websites and forums where you can find best freelancers and small to midsized providers for your development projects.

Best Places to Find a Freelancer


Posted by outsourcer on June 5, 2010 at 1:49pm

Anna Tron

Education of Journalism (in Ukraine)

Journalism is very popular in Ukraine nowadays. More and more young people dream to get education of journalist. But more and more are going to pass examination.…

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Posted by Anna Tron on February 22, 2010 at 9:00pm

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Victoria Maria

Blog of acclaimed music journalist

For anyone interested in rock 'n' roll journalism and not only I recommend this site:http://davidbowiebook.wordpress.com/Continue

Started by Victoria Maria in Recommendations Sep 26, 2009.

Alanna Horgan

Shades of Sentience Short Story Competition

The Shades of Sentience Short Story Competition is now officially open!ThemeSpeculative Fiction. This can include horror, fantasy, science fiction and anything in between.Maximum 3000 words, minimum…Continue

Started by Alanna Horgan in Short Stories Aug 16, 2009.

Victoria O'Neill

World Cinema 7 Replies

i'm a huge fan of world cinema particularly the art house genre...i'm a big fan of Spanish director Pedro Almodovardoes anyone have any recommedations?Continue

Started by Victoria O'Neill in Films. Last reply by Victoria O'Neill Aug 15, 2009.

Mat Taylor

A few little updates

1. After registering the site with Google a few weeks ago, it's now starting to appear in Google's search results. Hopefully this will attract a few more members, especially if it starts to move up…Continue

Tags: news, updates

Started by Mat Taylor in Site Information Aug 14, 2009.

Alanna Horgan

Volunteer Writers Wanted for New Website, Get Some Experience in Online Journalism! 1 Reply

Ello everyone.I'm working on getting together a website, called Shades of Sentience. It will consist of articles, news and short stories that all look at the world from different perspectives. This…Continue

Started by Alanna Horgan in Jobs - Vacancies, opportunities & work experience. Last reply by Alanna Horgan Aug 3, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Jungian personality questionnaire 5 Replies

I've recently become quite interested in Jungian influenced Myers-Briggs tests. I wonder if most people interested in writing and journalism tend to have similar personality types.If you are…Continue

Started by Mat Taylor in General Chat and Discussion. Last reply by Mat Taylor Aug 3, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Sub-editing - a useful guide

Here's a useful guide to certain aspects of sub-editing, written by the National Union of Journalists' Humphrey Evans:…Continue

Tags: sub-editing, editing, sub, subediting

Started by Mat Taylor in Courses and Resources Aug 2, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Getting started as a Freelance - National Union of Journalists

A couple of days ago I attended the "Getting started as a Freelance" one-day training course, run by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in London.For anyone thinking of starting out as a…Continue

Tags: course, courses, copyright, tax, training

Started by Mat Taylor in Courses and Resources Aug 2, 2009.

Victoria O'Neill

La Jetee - film recommendation 1 Reply

- the freedom of dreams, to re-invent the past + escape from circumstance... i would recommend La Jetee...by Chris Marker...made entirely of photographic stills...thought provoking and highly…Continue

Started by Victoria O'Neill in Films. Last reply by Mat Taylor Aug 2, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Iconic Photographs and Images - Facebook group

It was suggested by Victoria Maria that it would be nice to have somewhere to celebrate and share iconic press and journalistic images.It seemed best to set this up as a new Facebook group - not…Continue

Tags: facebook, photographs, photos, images, press

Started by Mat Taylor in Site Information Jul 30, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Parallax View 2 Replies

Here's a review I wrote about The Parallax View a few years ago.Classic Movie Review: The Parallax View 1974That three of 1974's major film releases, Chinatown, The Conversation and The Parallax View…Continue

Started by Mat Taylor in Films. Last reply by Mat Taylor Jul 26, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Cally Taylor - Heaven Can Wait

I've just been reading Cally Taylor's enlightening and entertaining writers' blog. It's well worth reading if you want an insight into the world of a writer who is about to have her first book…Continue

Started by Mat Taylor in Recommendations Jul 21, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Films about journalists or journalism 8 Replies

Hi everyone!Does anyone have any favourite films about journalists?Mine are The Parallax View and All The President's Men. I'll see if I can come up with a few others!Continue

Tags: film, films

Started by Mat Taylor in Films. Last reply by Mat Taylor Jul 19, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Brian Moreland - "Shadows in the mist" WW2 adventure

Here's an author you may like to check-out: Brian Moreland.His website is:http://www.brianmoreland.comHe's just written a new book, "Shadows in the mist".…Continue

Started by Mat Taylor in Recommendations Jul 19, 2009.

Victoria O'Neill

Screenplays 2 Replies

I have a lot of Screenplays which i have written over the last few years, some whilst at University for small amateur productions and some just purely for pleasure, i haven't done much with them and…Continue

Started by Victoria O'Neill in Scripts and screenplays. Last reply by Victoria O'Neill Jul 19, 2009.

Mat Taylor

Just found a really great site for screenwriters 2 Replies

Just found this really great site for aspiring screenwriters:http://www.screenwritinggoldmine.com/Continue

Tags: scripts, screenwriters, screenwriting, writing, screen

Started by Mat Taylor in Scripts and screenplays. Last reply by Mat Taylor Jul 18, 2009.

Victoria O'Neill

A lifetime of secrets - frank warren 2 Replies

buy it with your pocket money...;-)

Started by Victoria O'Neill in Recommendations. Last reply by Victoria O'Neill Jul 18, 2009.

Victoria O'Neill

One of my favourite poems....Desiderata 2 Replies

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.As far as possible, without surrender,be on good terms with all persons.Speak your truth quietly and…Continue

Started by Victoria O'Neill in Poetry. Last reply by Victoria O'Neill Jul 18, 2009.

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"My Page" - layout and features

The "My Page" is your space!

It's possible to customise the "My Page" layout and features. Features can be dragged into different locations, and new features, videos and photographs can be added too! Colour schemes can be changed as well.

For example, I've used the space to promote myself and explain a little about my journalistic ambitions. In an attempt to showcase my work, I've also posted an article I have written (in PDF format) to the page.


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