Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! Both a traditional typewriter and an early 90s word processor that weighed a ton.
How is social media changing news?
Honestly, I think it's allowing misinformation to spread more quickly. But also users hopefully realize they need to do their own research.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Olsen Benner from Bob's Burgers
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Providing information and understanding to the public they might not see otherwise
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MacBook Pro, G Suite, but also Windows and Scrivener.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram - very soothing compared to the others!
Who do you wish followed you?
My favorite authors: VE Schwab, Maureen Johnson, Neil Gaiman, Kerri Maniscalco
Why did you become a journalist?
Writing comes naturally to me, and telling stories offers incredible possibilities to reach people
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I worked for my college newspaper, where I was a staff writer
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Any of my stories that require heavy research
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write about anything and everything. Start a blog! Don't be afraid to reach out to your favorite publications.
When's the best time to pitch you?
I'm happy to receive pitches whenever, but early morning usually means I have a chance to review and work on it sooner.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Probably the one that got my name entirely wrong, not just misspelled it as Julia, but a different name completely.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee and tea on a daily basis. For cocktails, I prefer a rum old fashioned or a hot buttered rum.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In a cozy spot reading a great fiction book.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Wirecutter
