Workflow
18 July 2026
The Checklist Nobody Writes Down Until It Fails Them
Why the difference between a reliable publishing habit and a shaky one is rarely talent.
Editorial Practice, Set Carefully
Support for reporters who work alone, or nearly alone
Dorevix works with independent journalists across Kenya on the parts of the craft that rarely get taught: a workflow that holds up, a headline that tells the truth, and terms that protect your judgement.
6 yrs
Working with newsrooms
140+
Reporters advised
3
Counties reached
90 min
Typical session length
What We Do
Practical help for the working reporter
Dorevix was set up for journalists who publish on their own terms — freelancers, small desks, community outlets — and who rarely get the editorial back-and-forth that a larger newsroom would offer. We sit with you over your actual pieces and your actual process, and we leave you with something written down, not just a conversation you'll half-remember.
- ✓Sessions built around your real drafts, not hypotheticals
- ✓Written material you keep and reuse after the session ends
- ✓No editorial judgement made on your behalf — only clearer tools for making your own
Services
Three ways to work with us
Publication Workflow Consultation
Map the path from draft to published piece and find where it currently stalls.
Learn more →Headline and Standfirst Review
Focused attention on the words most readers see and most writers rush.
Learn more →Editorial Independence Advisory
Keep editorial control while accepting funding, sponsorship or commissions.
Learn more →From the Journal
Recent writing
Craft
25 July 2026
What a Headline Owes the Reader
A close look at the gap between what a headline promises and what the piece actually says.
Independence
2 August 2026
Taking Money Without Losing the Story
Practical questions to ask before any funding conversation turns into an agreement.
Our Approach
We work at the pace the material needs
- ✓We read the piece before we sit down with you, every time
- ✓Feedback is offered as alternatives, never as instructions
- ✓Nothing we discuss is shared or referenced without your say-so
If a session sounds useful, there's no obligation in asking about it.
Get in TouchWhat People Say
Notes from past sessions
"The workflow document alone was worth the session. I finally have a checklist I actually follow."
Naliaka Odhiambo
Freelance reporter, Kisumu
"Someone finally told me my headlines were promising more than the piece delivered. Uncomfortable, useful."
Boaz Kiprotich
Editor, community outlet
"We were about to sign something we didn't fully understand. The advisory session changed the terms we asked for."
Wanjiku Mutiso
Independent journalist, Mombasa
Questions
Common questions
No. Sessions work well with drafts, ideas, or an established archive alike. We tailor the material to whatever you bring.
Either. We can meet at our Mombasa office or hold the session over a call, whichever suits your schedule better.
No. We offer structure and alternatives, but the editorial decision always stays with you.
Reach out through the contact form and we'll arrange a time that works, generally within a couple of weeks.
Yes, remote sessions mean location is rarely a barrier. Get in touch and we'll find a workable arrangement.
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