Awanthi Vardaraj
(She/Her)
Covers:
food, women's health, women's rights, social justice, memoir, travel
Doesn't Cover:
politics, tech
Absent-minded writer & editor. Cat mum. Team Cake For Breakfast. She/Her
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Awanthi Vardaraj’s Biography
Read Full Bio →I began my writing career in my early teens, although it wasn't entirely a career then, more a talent that won me prizes and established me as a word nerd in my circle of friends. That changed a bit later, in my thirties, when I was at a loose end financially, and I realised I could, in fact, make a living from writing.
I write about anything that captures my attention and imagination, everything I am passionate about (food, women's health, women's rights, social justice, memoir, travel), and s…
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Interview
See all 21 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
Local beats, which is why I'm passionate about local news. It makes up an important cog in the wheel that is journalism.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! I learned to type on my grandfather's old one.
How is social media changing news?
More people following the news and being interested in stories as they break.