Taylor Bauer
(He/Him)
Chicago
As seen in:
Phenixx Gaming,
Fandom Rising
Covers:
Video games, technology, anime/TV/film, and music.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I was a political beat reporter in Normal, IL.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Charles Foster Kane!
What does it mean to be a journalist?
I'm interested in connecting with readers by writing about the things we love most, whether it's a great album or a wonderful new game.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram!
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing and I love reading the work of other journalists, it motivates me to be better!
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did not, but I did work in college radio and at NPR for 4 years!
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I had someone pitch me their short story to read and write a review by going to my Goodreads and recommending it based on my 5 stars reads
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Gene Park at the Washington Post - absolute masterful writer and thinker.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The games industry isn't just about playing video games, there's a lot more to it than meets the eye.
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