Linda Dawkins
As seen in:
Medium,
Exposed Vocals
Covers:
Music/all genres, business, technology, sciences, education, religion, politics, sociology, psychology, K-12, pets, fashion, architecture, world peace, parenting, cannibis & marijuana use
Doesn't Cover:
I haven't as yet come across a topic that I couldn't get 5000 words out of.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I never Really had a job as a journalist until I started blogging professionally for Exposed Vocals in 2014
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Of course. I went to school in the '70's and '80's. Back then we had 'typing' classes. Before the push-button era, we manually pushed back levers
How is social media changing news?
Wooowee. Social Media is like A New Millennium Gold Rush in which EVERYONE has an opportunity to stake their claim and benefit from its fruit
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lol. Clark Kent-Superman and Peter Parker-The Web-Slinger, SpiderMan. A little bit of Lois Lane too!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A journalist is one who documents life experiences objectively. In order to 'put to memory' facts of various situations, share lessons learned
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#urtsees the Burts Bees current campaign to #BringBacktheBees & plant millions of flowers to encourage bees to pollenate. Its a Big issue.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Give a general description of the content, how many words everyones different so I would expect to hear what's acceptable & appropriate script
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I know you've heard that 'there's an app for everything'? Well, there is... If I tell you what I use, I'm gonna have to kill you Lol pun intended!
What's your favorite social network?
Hmmmm. I Love All The Ones I use. Some pay you to be active on them. But if I had to pick one it would be Twitter. Even with the 140 characters
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone who has a desire to explore new territory and are willing to take risks, not apprehensive when trying opportunities that I suggest
Why did you become a journalist?
I love to write. I do Not want to disappear and be forgotten once I'm gone. I believe that the purpose of Living is to be Remembered. Writing Helps
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Nope. In fact I was a leader in the music aspect of gormal education and was frequently summoned to assit choir and piano classes to help my teacher
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I am very proud of writing and am excited to be able to interview Ron Newt, the original writer of the infamous series Empire.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
These days there shouldn't be any 'writers block' cause with technology as it is, there are no stone left uncovered, information wise. Plenty topics!
When's the best time to pitch you?
The best time would be like Now. Lol...
What's the best pitch you ever got?
To write Music Reviews on Up and Rising Hip Hop artists. To Delve into the 'thought processes' of creating completed projects.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
To be honest and frank, hope to not offend but no 'pun' intended, I would have to say to 'work for free'.
What's your favorite drink?
Milk. Lol.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I would be playing with and taking care of my granchildren or walking my dogs Balto & Dakota... Maybe cooking something in the kitchen.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
I like Inc., Forbes, for Tech, money and marketing news, Cosmopolitan, Vogue for leisure and fashion ideas and personal interests.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The most common misperception is that I'm like some people that don't take their business seriously. Which most are surprised at my skills.
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