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What Is Media Bias? | 5 Questions To Help You Identify Bias in a News Story

October 4, 2020.Reading time 25 minutes.
What Is Media Bias? | 5 Questions To Help You Identify Bias in a News Story | ShellyRawlings.com

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my five years working in media, it’s that journalists are only human. And humans, as many researchers argue, are inherently biased.

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A Professional Editor’s Favorite Journals and Planners — 5 Notebooks I Use Every Day

December 26, 2019.Reading time 16 minutes.
A PROFESSIONAL EDITOR'S FAVORITE JOURNALS AND PLANNERS — 5 NOTEBOOKS I USE EVERY DAY | ShellyRawlings.com

As a freelance writer and editor, these are my five favorite notebooks, journals, and planners—the ones I use on a daily basis and simply can’t live without.

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15 Questions You Should Ask The Landlord Before Signing A Lease

September 12, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.
15 Questions to Ask The Landlord Before Signing a Lease | ShellyRawlings.com | Home + Lifestyle

Before signing a lease on your shiny new apartment, here are 15 questions you’ll want to get answers to.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Wedding Ceremony Venue

June 28, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.
7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Ceremony Venue | Wedding Ceremony Venue Choice Selection Tips | ShellyRawlings.com

After your budget, the venue should be the first thing on your wedding planning to-do list.

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6 Pages You Must Have on Your Wedding Website

June 19, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.
6 Pages to Include On Your Wedding Website | What Do I Need on My Wedding Website? | ShellyRawlings.com

An easy way to keep all your friends and family in-the-loop about your pending party is to create a wedding website! Don’t know where to start? That’s where I come in.

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9 Things to Bring on your Summer Road Trip

May 25, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.
9 Items To Bring On Your Summer Road Trip | ShellyRawlings.com

If you’re embarking on a road trip this summer, here are a few things you’ll want to make sure you grab before you head out.

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5 Things I Wasn’t Prepared for When I Started My Freelance Business

December 19, 2016.Reading time 10 minutes.
Five Things I Wasn't Prepared for When I Started My Online Business | What's It Like to be a Freelancer | 5 Things I Didn't Know about Freelancing | ShellyRawlings.com

Take it from someone who learned the hard way.

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How to Bounce Back When You’re on the Verge of Burnout—Balancing School, Work + Relationships

October 2, 2016.Reading time 21 minutes.
How to Bounce Back When You're On the Verge of Burnout | Balancing School, Work and Relationships | Shelly Rawlings

When you’ve lost your passion and you’re not sure where to turn, it’s time to take a step back and figure out what you can do to balance everything you have going on.

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