Kevin Bennett
(He/Him)
As seen in:
Psychology Today,
Apple Podcasts,
Medium,
The New York Times,
Business Insider,
Wiley Online Library,
BuzzFeed,
Allrecipes,
The Conversation,
Salon,
The Mercury News
and
Covers:
Personality Psychology
Social Psychology
Serial Killers
Mental Health
Well Being
Professin’ psych at the Beav
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes! 7-10th grade reports.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Will McAvoy from Newsroom played by Jeff Daniels
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
5-10 detailed sentences sent through email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Who do you wish followed you?
Narrative non-fiction writer Erik Larson
Why did you become a journalist?
To answer the question: "Why do people do the things they do?" or "What is wrong with these people?"
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Do it everyday.
What's your favorite drink?
Goose Island IPA
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Teaching
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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