What was your first job as a journalist?
Can't remember
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Speedier
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Integrity
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Silly question. One forgets soon after reading them.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email me. I'm full of stories
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
A pc word, excel Internet explorer and any other junk which is unimportant to remember
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter sometimes, sometimes Facebook. Used to be LinkedIn all the way but it's really lost focus and isn't nearly as good as it used to be.
Who do you wish followed you?
Stephen Fry or Brian Blessed
Why did you become a journalist?
Came from starting the blog wanting to get the expertise out there
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I ran it. Then got closed down because I was censored for being challenging - see "About" in my blog!
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Taking Tesco to court and winning
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Check what websites you are using..
When's the best time to pitch you?
email anytime
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Financial Times
What's your favorite drink?
Tea or prosecco
