Van Abbott on Muck Rack

Van Abbott

(He/Him)
Ketchikan
As seen in: Ketchikan Daily News, Cleveland.com, Kansas City Star, Anchorage Daily News, Wichita Eagle, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Juneau Empire, Brattleboro Reformer, Peninsula Clarion, Mississippi Free Press, The Washington Spectator and
Covers:  Political writings
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Political OpEd writing

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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

Microsoft Word

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

Political Op-Eds

When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime. Retired.

What's the best pitch you ever got?

Washington Spectator

What's your favorite drink?

Hot chocolate
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