Beyond The Byline: Why I Broke My No Cameras Policy For Tasha Smith

Rules were made to be broken.

Apr 30, 2025

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Writers have to do more than write to survive in 2025. No matter how many well-researched, thoroughly sourced bylines you get possessing the skill to “pivot to video” is considered far more valuable.

I know this. I have known this. The thing is, though? I didn’t care until I did.

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