College Quote by Melissa Gira Grant
“I've always been a writer. I started getting paid for writing in college. Where it transitioned from commentary to journalism was in that shift - not wanting to write personal stories because people are hungry in not necessarily great ways for the sexy, sexy, sex work story. I was trying to shift the focus, and journalism was the tool I needed to write about people outside my own life and range of experience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2020
She shifted from personal commentary to journalism to write about others, using the profession to broaden her perspective beyond personal experience.
In simple terms: Journalism can expand empathy by focusing on others' stories.
Key Takeaway
Use journalism to explore lives beyond your own.
Themes
journalism
empathy
career evolution
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
professional
ethical
When to use this quote
- covering marginalized communities
- investigative reporting
- documentary filmmaking
- nonfiction writing
Key Concepts
media ethics
storytelling
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories are you avoiding?
- How can you stay objective while being empathetic?
A Different Perspective
Objectivity can be compromised by personal bias.
