10 Misconceptions You Have About Being A Games Journalist

3. Editor Or Bust? Not Quite

So, what do you do if you aren't one of those comfy editors? Shop around. Freelancing is often the go-to arrangement for games journalists, though it is less appealing for those with hilts so notched that they've started carving the blade. Contributing to multiple sites helps you spread your name around, make contacts in the industry and in the one you're covering, and up your chances of finding a nice spot of your own. Though if you want to earn a proper living from it, freelance and general entry-level games journalism often amounts to options that some people find unsavory. You can write for so many publications that you can hardly breathe for all the deadlines on your calendar, or suck it up and stick with one until your continued efforts leads to a pay raise or promotion.