Daniela Ginta
As seen in:
Healthline,
St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Greatist,
Arizona Daily Star,
Napa Valley Register,
Billings Gazette,
Auburn Citizen,
Rapid City Journal,
Kenosha News,
Mason City Globe Gazette
and
Covers:
Health, nutrition, science, environment
Freelance writer, mom and dog-loving human. Nutritionist at nutritionmatters.ca. I believe in gratitude and kindness thinkofclouds.com
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, in high school. I typed all my poems on a typewriter.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be curious, compassionate and caring.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By email.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I love writing and love being present in my community.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, as there was none.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The story of Jessie Simpson (published on CFJC Today Kamloops)
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Keep on writing (and editing).
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Writing about outrageously expensive beauty items.
What's your favorite drink?
Black coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Hiking with my dog or gardening. Or reading.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Tyee, The Narwhal,
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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