Welcome to Gemma Fox: Adventures in Writing! Congratulations on finding it. Actually it seems that the title of the site could be a little misleading. I suppose it could suggest I've been on lots and I'm describing them here. Well, it's not about that at all. It's about me and the writing that I do. Until recently writing was something I did in my spare time and I dabbled in poetry and fiction. It was always a hobby for me and, I suppose in a way, it still is but thanks to Digital Journal it's now more than just a hobby. I joined there in July 09 as a blogger. I posted a blog and read on the site that you could apply to become a Digital Journalist and be paid to report the news there as a citizen journalist. I decided to apply and I was accepted. I don't post articles there as much as I would like but hope to change that in the future. The site gives me a chance to report on the news which is a fantastic opportunity for me and I also make a little bit of money from it. I also blog there. Digital Journal recently made me an Ambassador of the site which is something to proud about. I also have begun to write articles on another citizen journalism site Helium which focuses more on writers knowledge than on the current news. It's another interesting site which I'll probably only write on now and then as my big passion is the news and current affairs. So for now I'm happy that I get to fulfil my need to write and I get to do it in a variety of ways. Much love, Gemma 
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Latest Digital Journal Article... Complaints flow in the wake of Google's Nexus One releaseTeething problems
face most new technology launches and Google's Nexus One touchscreen
smartphone is no exception. Launched on January 5, the rival to the
iPhone has been plagued with faults and trying to get help has left
customers confused.
The Nexus One has been touted as the one to rival the iPhone and can be bought from Google and then used on most networks.
However, as the first few
blips creep in customers have been left confused about who they should
contact regarding these faults and who to contact when asking a
question.
Latest 'Other' Article... Under the title: Online social networking, are they really your friends? Social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook intrigue me for a number of reasons. I use both for different reasons. Facebook has given me the chance to connect to people I haven't seen or heard from in years and it gives me the chance to keep in touch with them without the pressure of having to call them or visit them. Simply, I can keep in touch with friends who I am not necessarily that close to but don't want to lose touch with. Latest Blog... All the blogs not included on this site can be found on DigitalJournal.com |
Latest blog on Gemma Fox: Adventures in Writing BirthdayYes, it's my birthday today, 31-years-old indeed. Quite honestly it doesn't seem like a year since I had my 30th birthday party but it is, there's no denying it! What am I doing with my birthday? Not that much, just relaxing and writing at the moment and then later I'm meeting a friend for dinner. Not only is it my birthday, which is a big enough event, it's also St Andrew's Day. Scotland's national day although you wouldn't always think so. Only now is there a push to actually celebrate this day as England, Wales and Ireland celebrate St George, St David and St Patrick. Am I being cynical if I say that the push also coincides with Alex Salmond's push towards an independent Scotland? More here... |
