Sara Rose Parry
Covers:
feminism, human rights, canadian politics, international affairs, society, american politics, human behavior
cur·mudg·eon: –noun; a bad-tempered, difficult,
cantankerous person.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Still looking for it, tho I know where I'd like it to be
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Oh yes! And they're still great, less distraction
How is social media changing news?
It's ruining print but giving a voice to those who need it
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Peter Parker
What does it mean to be a journalist?
The answer depends on what genre of journalism
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Verbally visual pitches
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
iPad, laptop, dSLR, coffee
What's your favorite social network?
instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
Kurt Vonnegut, if he was still with us
Why did you become a journalist?
My English professor said I was wasting my time in fine art and should be writing, and then there's the misanthrope thing
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I was too busy standing up for the underdogs
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
My interview with a rural Chinese man about China's new capitalism
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
I need advice, I'm an inspiring journalist
When's the best time to pitch you?
At 11:00pm, when I've gotten my third wind
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