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InThe Sims 4, you can dive into a multitude of different professions, from culinary perfectionists to intergalactic explorers. An exciting pit stop in the writing career is the journalism track, where you morph into a word-wizard crafting articles and smooth-talking your way through interviews.
To make your Sim the talk of the town, you’ll need more than just snazzy outfits and a charismatic personality; you’ll need to write articles that turn Sim heads. So, how exactly do you become the Simsville Gazette’s next big thing? Whether penning exposés or crafting uplifting narratives, buckle up; we’re here to spill the ink on how to write articles.
Join The Journalism Career
To embark on your journey as a journalist in The Sims 4, your Sim must first join thewriting profession. Progress through the career track until you reachlevelfive, where thejournalism career trackbecomes available. This is where your byline begins.
Acquire Source Material
Every stellar article is like a fine wine – it starts with a good harvest, and in The Sims 4, it’s no different. Your source material comes from none other than yourfellow Sims. You’ll need them to gather information for your articles.
Once you’ve selected a Sim to interview, initiate a conversation with them. Look for options related to interviews, such asInterview for StoryandInterview about Life. This dialogue option sets the stage for gathering valuable information that will serve as the foundation for your article.
Ditch the BFFs; you don’t need to have a prior relationship with a Sim to interview them.Anyoneyou find will suffice.
Write The Article
Once you’ve squeezed your fellow Sims like lemons for their stories, it’s time to turn those lemons into sweet, sweet lemonade. Head to acomputerin the game, and you’ll find the option toWrite. Click on it to open up the article creation option.
You’ll be presented with the two options to write. Opt for aPositive Articleor go for aNegative Articleif you’re ready to stir the pot. Clicking either option, however, will suffice, and your Sim will begin writing the article.
And yes, if you choose to write a negative piece, brace yourself. You’ll expect to receive negative backlash from the Sim you wrote about.
