Have you ever used a typewriter?
Showing my age! I learnt to type properly on a very, very old typewriter at school. It was massive. I could barely reach the a and ; keys.
How is social media changing news?
Social Media makes events current. A story is out there before any fact is known. It is all based on speculation but isn't it useful.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Using your skillset to shari stories that will make someone think differently, understand something a little more or question it further.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
PC, laptop, phone, microphones. I am yet to find software that is perfect.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Recently I have been covering a story about Illegal commercial waste dumping in a local woods. We, as journalists made a difference.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Perseverance. You will find the right path for you.
What's your favorite drink?
Water. It is the most humbling of drinks but can be served in such a variety of ways. I don't drink tea or coffee - just hot water.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
If I am not on a computer or phone, I am likely to be lying on my bed, resting my eyes and body whilst listening to an audiobook.
