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Alison Hill

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South Carolina
As seen in: Writer's Digest, Yahoo Life, Scout Life Magazine, Nation.Cymru, Raleigh Magazine
Covers:  Writing, lifestyle, general features, profiles, women entrepreneurs, inspiring women, paranormal, horror, listicles, opinion, essays, blogs, politics, thrifting, Welsh culture, travel.
Doesn't Cover: Tech, bitcoin, personal finance.

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Alison Hill’s Biography

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Alison Hill is a freelance writer, journalist and Emmy-nominated producer who writes for print and online publications, with sales to Writer's Digest, Scout Life (formerly Boys' Life), Videoscope, Raleigh Magazine, Walter and YourTango.com. Since 2001, Alison has been a regular guest commentator on BBC radio news shows discussing US politics and current events and has also written for Nation.Cymru. Before going solo, she was a PBS producer and director and also worked as an investigative journa…

Alison Hill’s Journalist Portfolio

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5 Ways Hiking Made Me a Better Freelance Writer

5 Ways Hiking Made Me a Better Freelance Writer

Freelance writing sometimes feels like embarking on a grueling mountain hike in scorching weather when you ha…

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I'm a Writer Who Hates Pitching-Help!

I'm a Writer Who Hates Pitching-Help!

Hi, I'm Alison and I'm a writer who hates pitching. If there was a 12-step program for freelancers with an av…

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The Truth About 5 of North America's Most Misunderstood Animals

The Truth About 5 of North America's Most Misunderstood Animals

From "friendly bison" to the "big bad wolf," myths about wildlife persist. Here are five of North America's m…

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The Family That Fleas Together - Raleigh Magazine

The Family That Fleas Together - Raleigh Magazine

It's 8 a.m. on a chilly Saturday, and the Raleigh Flea Market is already hopping. A small city of tents and s…

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A New Frontier - Raleigh Magazine

A New Frontier - Raleigh Magazine

You'll find them lounging on the sunny patio at Whiskey Kitchen, perched up at the bar at the cavelike Founda…

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Why Did I Buy That? - Raleigh Magazine

Why Did I Buy That? - Raleigh Magazine

We've all been there. Trawling through clearance racks at end-of-season sales, dazzled by shiny must-have acc…

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Articles

What Is Sponsored Content (and the Impact on Journalism)?

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By Alison Hill Verified
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Since sponsored content (or native advertising) is often indistinguishable from real journalism, it’s understandable that the practice raises ethical concerns. However, this type of advertising revenue not only makes it possible for news outlets to continue operating, it pays well, which means many freelance journalists and nonfiction writers can also stay afloat. (How to Keep an Ideas File as a Journalist.) Does it harm or undermine journalism? Possibly.
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Writing Small Stories With a Big Impact: How Local Journalism Makes a Difference

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By Alison Hill Verified
| Writer's Digest Verified
If anyone asks me, “What’s the most important story you’ve covered as a journalist?” I’d quickly answer, “That’s easy, it was the one about a little dog named Boyo.” I’ve written hundreds of articles, filmed undercover, interviewed high ranking public officials, national politicians and celebrities; tackled controversial, hard-hitting issues, and worked as a journalist and producer on two continents. But the story that stole my heart was Boyo’s.
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Writing Small Stories With a Big Impact: How Local Journalism Makes a Difference

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| Yahoo Life Verified
Generate Key Takeaways If anyone asks me, “What’s the most important story you’ve covered as a journalist?” I’d quickly answer, “That’s easy, it was the one about a little dog named Boyo.” I’ve written hundreds of articles, filmed undercover, interviewed high ranking public officials, national politicians and celebrities; tackled controversial, hard-hitting issues, and worked as a journalist and producer on two continents. But the story that stole my heart was Boyo’s.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A newspaper reporter on a weekly newspaper covering the Lleyn Peninsula in Wales. I wrote a lot about sailing, planning issues and sheep.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No.

How is social media changing news?

It allows for community and citizen journalism. It's changing how we absorb and react to news. It's diversifying the news.