Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Australia
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Substack
Covers:
Neuroscience, cognitive science, emerging technologies, healthcare, mental health, education, content strategy, digital marketing, publishing
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
In a military organizatoin as a civilian in Europe
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, 50 years ago in my secondary school years to write articles and submit to local papers
How is social media changing news?
Making them accessible faster for masses
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't have one
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To tell the truth no matter how difficul to hear it
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
With clarity, authenticity, and care
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
So many that I can't mention all but my PC has most of them
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Smart and authentic thinkers or thought leaders
Why did you become a journalist?
I am not working as a formal journalist but I studied journalism and some part of my content marketing includes journalism to share expertise
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, I shared my success stories and interviews with my teachers.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Stories about healthcare that can be useful to a broad audience.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To focus on real matters, look at things from multiple angles, and present your content with care and rigor
When's the best time to pitch you?
Any time remotely
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Those who provide valuable information from their experience and communities, which can help others.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Those who try to sell their products as news
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the garden or doing barefoot walking on the beach
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I read many publications my favourite ones are on Substack, Medium, and Patreon, over 300
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
my title
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