I think you've got a good grasp of the language and I like your
candid style of writing - doesn't distance yourself from your
readers.
But I think to be a successful journalist or writer takes more
than that - you have to interest your readers. That's what sells
papers or books, I guess.
Allow me to be blunt, but your "article" was rather boring to
me. I think I lost interest by the second or third paragraph.
So my suggestion (not that I'm one to give advice), is that you
need to capture your readers. Either build up and draw in your
readers, or write on something that people really interests
people.
Just my 5 centsĀ 