Cortney Fries
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Yahoo,
MSN,
MSN Canada,
Yahoo Life,
USA Today,
Yahoo News Malaysia,
Aol,
National Geographic Traveler,
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler,
The Toronto Star,
U.S. News and World Report
and
Covers:
family travel, outdoor adventure & wellness
Freelance travel writer. Contributor to Chicago Parent magazine, Family Vacation Critic and AAA magazines
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, of course! As a kid, I would type on my grandparents' typewriter.
How is social media changing news?
Most people seem to be getting their stories from their social feeds.
Why did you become a journalist?
I have always loved to write. I won a Young Authors' Award in second grade and haven't stopped since.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
There's a lot of hard work that you don't see. Put in the effort and you'll make traction.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
I try to be open to all new ideas.
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