Mark Carnochan on Muck Rack

Mark Carnochan

(He/Him)
Edinburgh
As seen in: Filmhounds, The Next Best Picture Podcast, The Film Magazine, The Wee Review
Covers:  Film, TV, Theatre, Comedy, Horror
Doesn't Cover: Open to any and all!
Film lover and critic | Interviews Editor @FILMHOUNDSmag | Words @LWLies @NextBestPicture @thefilmagazine + more | markcarnochan@gmail.com | He/They
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote for a very small, idependent website called What The Flick, which sadly no longer exists

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Don't get me started

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Not too long but enough to let me sink my teeth into the idea

Who do you wish followed you?

Mark Kermode, Ella Kemp, Hannah Strong

Why did you become a journalist?

Writing about film just feels natural to me

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Don't overthink it, let your own style come naturally and accept that writing takes patience

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime!

What's your favorite drink?

Irn Bru!

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Little White Lies
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