Peter Nelson on Muck Rack

Peter Nelson

Verified
California
Covers:  Automotive Review, Automotive News, Blogging, Service Journalism, Content Creation, Script Writing, Screenwriting, Gear Review, Project Coverage, Event Coverage

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Unfortunately no, though if I were to get my hands on some kind aesthetically-pleasing Royal, I bet it'd help remedy writer's block.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Sven Regener, or Uwe Timm... hard call!

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

Microsoft Word, Adobe Lightroom, various archaic CMSs, Google Docs Suite

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram

Who do you wish followed you?

Tiff Needell, Jonny Smith, Jethro Bovingdon, Sam Smith, Richard Porter

Why did you become a journalist?

February 2019

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

I'm afraid I did not, though I was in photo club!

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

Hard call, either my Donut Media Ruf script, or my Veloster N review!

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Be friendly, network, don't gossip, find your voice, be open minded, integrate your excitement into your work (have excitement), work hard

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

Evo Magazine, Jalopnik, Racer.com, The Drive, Motor Trend, Road And Track, Top Gear Magazine, Drive Tribe

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