Kevin Payne on Muck Rack

Kevin Payne

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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

I don't have one.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

I love being a writer. It's a great life.

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

Google Docs, Google Sheets, Grammarly, Quickbooks, Opal App, Focus Keeper

What's your favorite social network?

TikTok

Who do you wish followed you?

Lebron James

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Legit Ways to Make Large Family Travel Easier [And Save Money on Trips for FinanceBuzz

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Low-paying gigs are sometimes necessary when you start. Treat them like a polar plunge. Get in, get what you need, and get out.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time.

What's your favorite drink?

Coffee

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

At one of our kids' school or sporting events or traveling.
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