Andrea Updyke on Muck Rack

Andrea Updyke

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Raleigh
As seen in: Just is a Four Letter Word, Apple Podcasts, MSN, Fox News, The Seattle Times, BabyCenter, Court Watch with Alex Swoyer, Matador Network, KTEN-TV (Denison, TX), WICZ-TV (Vestal, NY), Killeen Daily Herald and
Covers:  Family Travel, Cruising, International Travel, Road Trips, Where to Eat, Culinary Travel
Freelance travel writer with a healthy appetite for delicious destinations. Direct Publisher to MSN and syndicates to the AP newswire. Member @SATW
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! Fond memories of the sound and texture. But I don't miss correction tape.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means to state the facts and to disclose opinions as such. Share the world and let readers draw their own conclusions.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

As a Florida native, I generally get a kick out of

Why did you become a journalist?

I love written communication and the ability to find a story anywhere. Sharing what I learn when traveling is especially fulfilling.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Write every day and don't be afraid of editors. Everyone wins with better writing.

What's your favorite drink?

Gin and soda with lime.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Traveling! Usually near water and hopefully with my family.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That it's easy.
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