Journalism is one of many great features of Chotopia. If you're looking for some great tips on how to become a journalist, simply read below.
Official Journalist Requirements:
  • Your blog shouldn't be "simple" - it should have a great design (a template and a header) and some cool gadgets in it.
  • Your posts on the blog should be creative and unique - you have to write your own posts, not just copy the from a different source like the official blog. Even though, you are free to use pictures that have been used in posts on the Official Blog.
  • Your blog should be updated at least twice a week.
I'll elaborate on each of these points to give you a good idea of what the team is looking for:

Your blog shouldn't be "simple" - it should have a great design (a template and a header) and some cool gadgets in it.
This basically means that your template should be creative, original! I would try avoiding the Blogger pre-made templates (such as Simple, Awesome Inc...) or if you do use one of those, try editing it a lot and adding your own personal touch! Most of my templates I make myself, but you don't have to get that fancy. If you have Artisteer, definitely use it, because it makes some very beautiful templates!

Your posts on the blog should be creative and unique - you have to write your own posts, not just copy the from a different source like the official blog. Even though, you are free to use pictures that have been used in posts on the Official Blog.
Don't copy the main blog word or word (or any other blog!). I try to avoid reusing the main blog photos and creating my own to add a personal touch, as well. Express your mind, after all, that's what blogging is all about, right?

Your blog should be updated at least twice a week.
Pretty self explanatory, right? I would at least try posting new updates whenever the main blog does (the same day or the next day is good). However, don't go posting every single second and flooding your blog with useless posts. Stick to one a day or one every other day, that's what I do.

Frequent Questions and Answers:

Help! My blog hasn't been chosen yet.
Don't panic! My blog has been turned down several times for journalism as well. The main thing is to not give up and always keep improving. If you don't know how to design your blog, take a look at the current journalists and see what the judges are looking for. Then enter next month and hope for the best!

Of course, all hard work is rewarded, and that's why there are many benefits to becoming a journalist.
Journalism Perks:
  • Journalist badge on your player card with your blog title
  • The possibility for your blog to be featured on the play page
  • Your blog will be featured on the Official Blog
  • You will be added to an exclusive mailing list to receive all the behind-the-scenes information and news before anyone else does
  • One free week of citizenship in the beginning of the month
  • Automatically receive the feather item
  • PC moderators even though their playercard is blocked
  • A purple nametag