When I was a kid, I used to get in trouble in school because I had no pages left in my copy books. Why? Because I used to tear the middle pages out to make newspapers for my parents every Sunday. I was the editor, my siblings were the journalists and front page stories would include the cat's latest adventures, or the unveiling of the cookie thief (who - shock horror - always turned out to be my sister).
I lost sight of that for a number of years as I pursued my dream of becoming a teacher, but when it came down to it, the career I went with was journalism.
I'm a strong believer in making my own way up the career ladder. My motto is "Build the steps to your own stairs", and that's what...
