Krijay Nerissa Naidoo
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Briefly News,
Medium,
MSN South Africa,
MDPI,
The Boston Globe,
National Today,
BusinessLIVE,
Business Day,
Morning Lazziness
Covers:
Fiction: Non-fiction, Romance, Children's books, General;
Articles: Health, Beauty, Lifestyle, Informative, Entertainment, News
Human Interest Writer @Brieflynews
Ghostwriter and Editor
Book Reviewer
#writingcommunity
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Writer
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes, and I loved it.
How is social media changing news?
It's a bit bumpy. Given the fact that there's so much fake news out there. One will need to look at real news and not jump the gun without knowing what's true and what isn't.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Lois Lane
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To write and research content that is true, will change people's minds and uplift the world around you. Writing that will change the world, one step at a time.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I'm not picky...just bring it on
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use my PC, as for software, I use Microsoft Word and Google docs
What's your favorite social network?
LinkedIn
Who do you wish followed you?
Penny Jordan, Rick Riordan, Maisey Yates
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing. I wanted to become a writer whose words would reach an audience willing to listen to what I have to say.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I didn't work there, although I did do a few articles and posts for them to publish.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Putting the 'age' in marriage
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Just keep moving forward with your writing. Take advice, learn, improve. Keep your passion alive by writing all the time. Even scribbling will do.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is great
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A story without a story
What's your favorite drink?
Rooibos tea
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading a book on my couch
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Anything and everything
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I don't think there are any...and I'll laugh if there are.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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