Patrick McKiernan on Muck Rack

Patrick McKiernan

(He/Him)
Ireland, Northern Ireland
As seen in: Fermanagh Herald, Ubitennis, The Irish News, Yardbarker, Last Word On Sports, WHBO-AM (Pinellas Park, FL), Sports Talk United
Covers:  Sports, Features, Public Interest
Freelance Sports Writer.
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Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes when I was young a wrote an awful poem on my grandfathers typewriter.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Paul Avery

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

As long as there is clarity on the topic any way is fine.

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

Various but always trust Word

What's your favorite social network?

For it's many sins, Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Jonathan Wilson or Barney Ronay are two inspirational writers to me.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

Yes I wrote music reviews and sports summaries for my Grammar School magazine.

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

Too early to answer as yet

When's the best time to pitch you?

Absolutely any time.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Too early to tell

What's your favorite drink?

Lavazza ground coffee

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

The Blizzard
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