Douglas Moser
Boston
As seen in:
Medium,
The Washington Post,
Boston.com,
SFGate,
The Toronto Star,
Phys.org,
Publico (Portugal),
The Spokesman-Review,
MYSA,
Connecticut Post
and
Lapsed journo, Pennsyltucky expat. “While they lived, they were victors, or vanquished, or both. Now they are neither. Words are the only victors.”
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! I have a century-old LC Smith typerwiter from my great-grandmother I still use.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's a civic duty that must be handled with care at all times.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#disruption, because it's getting obnoxious
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
After a few beers.
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to be a writer. I chose journalism as a way to write every day and tell stories all day long. Turns out, I have ink in my veins.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
kj
What's your favorite drink?
Manhattan
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
At a town coffee shop, eavesdropping on the old folks.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic Monthly
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That so-called "deficiency reporting" is a bad thing. If a government entity, or business, is failing people, it's our job to let them know.
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