Karin Leperi
Verified
As seen in:
TRAVELER Publications,
HuffPost,
Los Angeles Times,
The Globe and Mail,
Smithsonian Magazine,
San Diego Reader,
JustLuxe,
Airways Magazine,
Jewish Journal (Los Angeles),
PR Daily,
HistoryNet
and
Covers:
Aviation, culture, cuisine, cruising, nature, wildlife and photography
Doesn't Cover:
sports, politics
An award-winning writer & photographer, Karina writes about travel, culture, cuisine, cruising, aviation, space & photography. muckrack.com/karin-leperi
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To be your own boss and to work 24/7
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Target email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Pen, paper, and can't live without my professional cameras
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook & Instagram
Why did you become a journalist?
To let my unique voice be heard
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
no
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
All my articles on the National Parks.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Constantly work at improving your craft & keep a reserve of persistence & resilience to weather the rejections. Most of all, find your voice.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime by email
What's your favorite drink?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the air or on the road
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Foreign Policy and the Atlantic Magazine
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That anyone can do it and pull in 6 figures at the same time.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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