Dana Neuts
- Writing, Editing, Marketing and Communications Professional, Freelance
- CEO, Covington Washington Chamber of Commerce
Kent
As seen in:
The Seattle Times,
AARP,
425 Business,
WritersWeekly,
South Sound Magazine,
South Sound Business,
Subscription Insider,
425 Magazine
Covers:
blog marketing, banks and banking, retirement planning, freelance writing, copy-editing, copywriting, education, senior issues, business, community, technology, humor, book editing, ceo & leader profiles, investments, small business, travel, seattle and washington state, beer and wine, luxury travel, finance, features, health care, affordable care act, insurance, business profiles
Freelance writer, editor, speaker, trainer, & publisher of iLoveKent.net. SDX Board. Writer for @SubInsider. @VirtuallyYourz @iLoveKentWA #writer #freelance
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Freelance writer for Lafayette Leader, a weekly community paper in Lafayette, Indiana
Have you ever used a typewriter?
You bet!
How is social media changing news?
It provides us with an immediate channel for news - no more waiting for the network news, Google or Facebook to catch up. Twitter has it NOW.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Snoopy!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Telling the truth in a balanced way for the public good. Educating and entertaining readers.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
#sorrynotsorry or anything on Jimmy Fallon's hashtag Wednesdays
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MS Office 2007, Mozilla Suite, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, HootSuite, Google, Your Mailing List Provider
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Why did you become a journalist?
I love telling stories and learning new things.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The Art of Gaman Exhibit for AARP Bulletin and 425 Magazine
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't be afraid to ask the hard questions and don't be afraid to ask colleagues or mentors for advice.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Mornings, Middle of the Month
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.