Tina Bailey
Covers:
parenting, Autism parenting, lifestyle, travel, Manchester, Salford, working from home, bereavement, reviews, toys, technology, books, theatre,
Doesn't Cover:
Alcohol, Religion, Meat
Creative, geeky writer, video maker & occasional radio presenter. Owned by 2 kids & 2 boxer dogs. All round Leftie. Autism mum. Views my own. @t33 on mastodon
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
I have written blogs for many years. My first time "in print" was in the Salford Advertiser.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. As a child
How is social media changing news?
it's like a bullet from a gun. FAST!
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Bridget Jones(!)
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Sharing ACCURATE information
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
MacBook Pro. iPhone.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
I don't know
Why did you become a journalist?
I love writing, and I love others reading my work
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No. We didn't have one
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
MotherGeek
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Stick with it.
What's your favorite drink?
Tea! (Hot, with milk and no sugar - breakfast tea is my favourite)!
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
sleeping, reading my kindle or playing with my children.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Independent and The Mighty
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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