Dean Butler
Wyoming
Covers:
I write about the Bible, Jesus, salvation, faith, repentance, Christian living, and simple truth from God’s Word.
Doesn't Cover:
I do not cover politics, business, sports, entertainment, technology, crime, or local news.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing for the News Letter Journal
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
How is social media changing news?
yes it is
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
never read fiction
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It is a way for me to express my thoughts
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Never
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Simple and straight forward. Send an email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word
What's your favorite social network?
Face Book
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone interested in hearing the Word of God
Why did you become a journalist?
I was compelled to write about Christ
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
no
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The first one I seen in print
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write what you know
When's the best time to pitch you?
any time- 6am to 8pm mornings are best
What's the best pitch you ever got?
to write for the News Letter Journal
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
none
What's your favorite drink?
coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
resting
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Bible
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
People have many misconceptions about the Bible
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