My character is an intern for the New York Times, and I need to know as much about newspapers and the process of publishing and writing them as possible. Please don't make fun of my questions; I know absolutely nothing about newspapers.
A few questions:
About how long is each shift? What kind of shifts are there?
Would an intern be able to publish an article of her own or does she have to work her way up for that?
About how much does it pay? Is it enough to live on without a second job?
How long does it usually take before an article is published if it isn’t major news like the Icelandic volcano or Haitian earthquake?
What is the overall environment inside the walls of the building like? Gloomy, frantic, exciting, etc.
How do the people usually dress?
I'm still in the process of planning this novel, so I can easily change something without it messing up major things down the road. Basically what I need to happen is for her to publish an article (this plays a big role in the book), but I want to make her experience inside the walls of the building as realistic as possible.
Thanks for the help.
-Midnight
A few questions:
About how long is each shift? What kind of shifts are there?
Would an intern be able to publish an article of her own or does she have to work her way up for that?
About how much does it pay? Is it enough to live on without a second job?
How long does it usually take before an article is published if it isn’t major news like the Icelandic volcano or Haitian earthquake?
What is the overall environment inside the walls of the building like? Gloomy, frantic, exciting, etc.
How do the people usually dress?
I'm still in the process of planning this novel, so I can easily change something without it messing up major things down the road. Basically what I need to happen is for her to publish an article (this plays a big role in the book), but I want to make her experience inside the walls of the building as realistic as possible.
Thanks for the help.
-Midnight