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Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
User interaction and story validation - cuts out the crap
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Clark Kent
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Always digging for more and being able to share your findings with others. Doing what I Iove!
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Given a basic brief with the target audience, length and perhaps an example of similar work
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Evernote, iphone, macbook air, readcube, get pocket.
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook.
Who do you wish followed you?
More teenagers, young guys who are passionate and determined to improve their health and performance, yet are confused and overwhelmed.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No I didn't.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's your favorite drink?
My morning smoothie - http://aferg.co/afc_smoothie
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
The gym, or at the park.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Not too sure
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