Helen Hudson
As seen in:
Substack,
The Stanford Daily
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
To discover why The Saturday Review went belly up under the guidance of Charney
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Indeed: my first was a portable Smith Corona given to me by my grandmother. It came in a tan, leather zippered case and I thought it was th.
How is social media changing news?
It's not necessarily sharing news but rather gossip. Or, it's capturing news at its best on the fly.
Who do you wish followed you?
The average Joe.
Why did you become a journalist?
I wanted to communicate with the world.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
ha. I did. And I wrote a column. Who knew?
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
whatever's next.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Observe. Look harder. Write what you see. Write what you want to see.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime.
What's your favorite drink?
double espresso with unsweetened coconut milk
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Playing pickleball.
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