By Kate Couzyn
As we were all told to create our blogs under the same circumstances, it goes without saying that most of them fall into the generic “journalism this – journalism that” genre. What else can one expect when the posts we submit are greatly dictated by the department itself?
Bluntredpencil is one of these blogs – having posted the pieces they have been told to, the bloggers at first glance seem to have fallen into the generic trap. However on closer look we see the development of the journo students as they have broadened their site. Their writing has become mature and (dare I say?) professional compared to their initial posts.
What stands out here are two things; the blog’s use of layout and imagery as a solid source of eye-catching, attention-grabbing skill, and works very well to encourage us, as the readers, to take up an interest in actually reading what the bloggers have to say. The photos and images used are relevant and well thought out, such as the “Right Left” picture on the post “The Hour of Opposites”.
The posts themselves are diverse and entertaining, with a mixture of current news affairs, fun and entertaining opinion pieces and relevant social commentary. All in all we find with bluntredpencil a prime example of not only what was expected of us as journalism students with our blogs, but of skilful penmanship and innovative ideas ranging from the basics – such as layout and design – to the more intricate writings and up keepings of any blog. I give two thumbs up.
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