And the journey starts...

Make a wish... (Picture courtesy of Naitoo8)

So, having sent out a few media requests to aid with the formualtion of my first blog feature, I have received good feedback and advice, and have decided on the content of my first two pieces.

The first blog feature I will be writing will be called the "Christmas: Solutions to the perils and pitfalls of present-buying". I have decided to do an introduction to, what for many, is a stressful time when it comes to buying gifts, and then I will pick a few products to review that not only could be an ideal stocking filler (and perhaps bigger) but also things that you may not have thought about.

I would like to say thanks to the companies who have already helped out on this, and I will try and link reviews direct to the portal so readers can find out more and buy if necessary.

Set the scene (Photograph by BJWOK)

My second blog feature will be on how to get out and about around London and take in all the festivities that our nation's capital offers us; some are free, others are priced, but there's plenty of choice out there. So I shall be compiling a 'Where's best' which will include eating out, arts and architecture, and events. Waiting on a few more contacts to get back to me for this, but looking promising so far.

I will of course be including an array of pictures for my features, both contained within the piece, but also in a separate picture gallery which I will of course make easy to find. Hopefully I can get a bit of video going, which I think might be funny viewing as I test out some of the prospective Christmas gifts (marshmallows....I will say no more)!!

Thanks for all the people who have given me support so far, especially one former work colleague and friend who shall remain nameless for fear of embarrassing her! Please, please get in touch if you have any ideas or comments.

Also, for anybody who has advice/contacts/ideas on my other project of setting up a boxing/celebrity website, likewise please get in touch.

Stay safe everybody,
John.

Good morning world!

Picture courtesy of Ohmega 1982

Hello to one and all,

So, the time has come for me to re-design myself as a dynamic, multi-platform media God, and this is just the start!
I am going to use this blog for posting about a variety of topical subjects of the day, as well as any feature pieces I do along the way. I appreciate comment and opinion, so please feel free to get involved at any time, and also remember, it is early days for me!
I work as a sports sub for a local newspaper, as well as freelance for the Daily Mail. I am looking to develop my skills by hopefully setting up some sort of media company in the not to distant future, which will start with a website, and then progress on from there. So likewise, if anybody wishes to offer opinions on this, pointers to people I should be talking with, etc, then chip in! I am thinking of an angle on sports/celebrity at the moment, as the difference between the two these days is minimal. Obviously looking at stories of the day on this, but also looking into the audience aspect of the two, who watches what, etc. I think there is good potential on this....

So, thanks for reading, I will try and keep everyone posted with how things are going. You can follow me on Twitter @jono_1984 and also on Facebook, John Hutchinson.