How is social media changing news?
People don't read full-length articles as much as they used to. This means a lot of news on social media is gossip rather than deep coverage
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Thorough researching, a deep involvement with the community and other writers, and writing in a way that grips the reader.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Usually through e-mail, and I appreciate a through content outline for what the finished piece would look like
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, GPT-4 (for research at times), Canva, Photoshop, Grammarly, Hemmingway.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
It was a mouse review for the Dream Machines DM6 Holey Trio. I love finding underrated tech and showing it off to a larger audience.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Read, read, read. And when you're done reading, write. Diversify your information sources and be open to multiple perspectives.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Usually in the morning
What's the best pitch you ever got?
An idea for how cloud streaming could change the video game landscape forever
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
"How iOS is simply better than Android" You can't make sweeping statements like that as there's always nuance to the story. It was biased.
What's your favorite drink?
Diet Coke
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At the gym or talking to friend somewhere
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Tomshardware or The Verge
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That tech writing is all about just looking at numbers and specs. You need a deep understanding of a product's philosophy to cover it properly.
