Tammy Sons
United States
Covers:
Environmental Management, Waste, DIsposal, Over-population, Public Health, Loss of Biodiversity and other important life-altering issues.
Doesn't Cover:
social media, health or welfare management
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Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Op-Ed Journalist in the fulfillment residency of NY Times.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Absolutely, before the internet, I had typewriters and still do!
How is social media changing news?
It's adding a lot of BS to the table with many falsities and fictitious-ness.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
I don't read fiction or like it so I honestly do not have one. I worked for the Wall Street Journal for 21 years and to me fiction is worthless.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means first and foremost I must research whatever the topic and title well before writing or sharing any news for accuracy & intelligence.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
email me anytime
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Foxfire (research) and also word documents
What's your favorite social network?
Linkedin
Who do you wish followed you?
Important places like CNN, Yahoo News and FOX
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I have a great desire to educate others on important topics and trending news.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No I didn't
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
American's Loss of Bio-Diversity Continues at Rapid Rates
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't jump the gun to make headlines! Research and educate yourself to the highest means of your ability before writing anything!
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime! I am Semi-Retired.
What's the best pitch you ever got?
American's Waster Enough Food To End Domestic Hunger (And It went viral)
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
How to Lose a Guy In 60 Seconds
What's your favorite drink?
Yahoo
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Outdoors walking or gardening
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Wall Street Journal
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
I am easy. I don't write for money nor do I write for compliments.
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