What is the difference between a career in journalism and a career in writing? Do the two converge at some point?

If I say I'm a writer people ask about books, and while I'm working on one I haven't been published yet so I am hardly an expert. If I say I'm a journalist, people ask on what channel I appear. It's pretty sad people forget about newspapers these days! In my brain there's a difference, what do you think? Wondering why I am mentioning this dilemma on this question. It is a basic answer to the question asked above. A career in journalism and a career in writing are completely different yet related to each other. While a student can enter into both the streams through different courses, today it is even possible to be a part of both streams via both courses. But, on a general perspective, following is the difference. Through an English degree programme, you'll study literature and writing as well as develop effective communication and critical-thinking skills. A degree programme in journalism may prepare you to write, report, analyze and comment on significant news events. Although both disciplines study the mechanics of the English language and have an emphasis on writing, English degree programs can be used in a variety of different professions, whereas journalism programs teach you to apply your writing skills specifically to careers with newspapers, online journals and other news reporting outlets.

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