Jack Goodwin on Muck Rack

Jack Goodwin

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  • Writer, FanSided
  • Publisher and Writer, Wayne Pike News
England, Milton Keynes, Stockport
Covers:  Football, Wrestling, Hip Hop, Country & Everything in between.
Doesn't Cover: Religion, Politics, Rugby or Books
⚽ Footy 🏈 Football & Wrestling fan 🎖 British Army Veteran ✍🏻 Creative Writer 🥼 Social Data Insights 🤠🎶 Country & Hip Hop Music

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Covering Fantasy Premier League for a well known social media site - was so much fun being satirical.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yeah, likely one of the first times I did was the mid-90's in my Dad's office - we went through so much paper with spelling mistakes!

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Anytime, any format - but being more specific helps! If you want evergreen I'd love you to leave me to my own methods, I love to discover!

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Laptop and some good ol' internet

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter, it's the soap-box of the internet!

Why did you become a journalist?

I think I've a unique writing style that can make things fun, more engaging for people.

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Have a unique "voice" in your writing. Read more, and spot nuances in writing styles that you both love and believe you can adapt to yours.

What's your favorite drink?

Whisky

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In the gym, or family time with my wife and daughter

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Vice

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