Week 4 - Student Respone 10/17

By Joel Seppala

Ms. Zambrini,

My name is Joel Seppala. I am a reporter for the Camelot Knightly News; we spoke on the phone last week about the purpose of this interview.

Thank you for making time to answer a few questions. Just to remind you, the purpose of this interview is to allow our readers an opportunity to know more about you as a person and to understand what it takes to be a successful writer. I can see from the biography you provided in introducing yourself to the class that you have held a number of jobs as a journalist and copywriter, from your first job in Niles, Ohio, to your current platform as an associate faculty member of Ashford University.

After researching your bio and speaking to some of your associates, I developed the following Interview questions. Please keep in mind that I will be sharing your answers to the questions below, in an article I intend to publish.

Let’s begin.

Was there a defining moment in your youth where you knew you wanted to become a journalist? What other career paths did you explore?

How has the evolution of technology influenced the way in which you cover news stories and gather information?

I noticed in your class introduction that you had spent several years working in and around your hometown. How have people you’ve grown up with responded to your writing about news and feature stories within the community?

How did writing copy influence your ability to cover the news?

Is there a time of day when you write best? What makes for a good writing atmosphere for you?

Thank you for your time and for allowing our readers to gain an insight into your life as a writer and as an educator.