Billy Oduory
(He/Him)
As seen in:
MSN,
Flipboard,
Screen Rant,
Flickering Myth,
Bounding Into Comics,
Fiction Horizon,
Geeks and Gamers,
Comic Basics
Covers:
Entertainment
Healthy eating
Nature and travel
Linguistics
SEO Expert, systems auditor, film critic and freelance author. boundingintocomics.com
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
A quick write-up for The Richest.com on the best vacation spots just beyond the US border
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Nope
How is social media changing news?
With social media, journalists have to make headlines more attractive without giving away too much
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Irwin Fletcher
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A chance to interact with everyone without the limits of geography
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
N/A
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I love Canva for my Image editing solutions. I also use Photo joiner a lot. Shout out to Grammarly as well
What's your favorite social network?
X
Who do you wish followed you?
Taylor Sheridan
Why did you become a journalist?
Imagine being in a town square and everyone has their say, but you just don't get that chance. Well, journalism gives that platform
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My guide on how to explore the savanna
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
The harder it gets, the closer you are to the goal
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Can't really remember
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I can't talk about it
What's your favorite drink?
diet coke
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
on a Game drive
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
MovieWeb.com
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I don't know,
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