Megan Williams
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Lynchburg Living Magazine,
The Virginian-Pilot,
Yahoo Life,
TODAY,
Hey Alma,
hsozkult.de,
BlueRidge Country,
Central Virginia HOME Magazine,
Coastal Virginia Magazine
Covers:
Travel, food, beer and brewing, weddings, arts and culture, human interest, parenting and pregnancy, outdoors, environment
Doesn't Cover:
Politics, religion, finance
✏️ Virginia-based writer focusing on travel, arts and culture, food, and human interest.
Interview
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Not in an officially capacity. My grandparents had a green typewriter in their basement that I would clack away on as a child.
How is social media changing news?
It's certainly made it more accessible—though I don't think social media has done journalism any favors on the accuracy front.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
A willingness to say yes to any scenario and an unquenchable curiosity.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, the AP Stylebook, and a lot of staring out the window
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
We didn't have a newspaper, but I was the assistant editor of our yearbook.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My first piece for Lynchburg Living was about a group of outliers—artists, underdogs, creators—who needed a safe space to share their work.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
You actually *can* make a living as a writer—advice I wish I had gotten when I was 19.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime is the best time to pitch me. I'm about to be a new mom, so I anticipate many sleepless nights and lots of time on email.
What's your favorite drink?
Gin and tonic with Deacon
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