Veteran News Researcher Shares Her Memories and Journalist’s Toolbox
Valerie Booth is a website architect and private pilot; when not working, Valerie writes about the internet, business, flying, travel and blogging.
Liz Donovan is a veteran news researcher, now retired after 30 years with The Miami Herald and The Washington Post. “Retired,” though, hardly ever applies to someone with research skills, a quest for knowledge and writing in their blood.
TAKE ME HOME COUNTRY ROADS
Now living in the Southern Appalachians of North Carolina, Liz continues her research and writing. You’ll find her, personally, at ElisabethDonovan.com.
From there, you can jump over to her photo blog filled with images that capture the essence of North Carolina. Having lived in North Carolina for almost 7 years, her photos evoked memories of quiet country roads and stunning spring mornings.
The promise of rebirth is palpable in the Carolinas and Liz’ photos brought brought back memories of my co-workers and I… playing hookie with our boss to get fresh peaches, winding through soybean and tobacco fields in the early mornings, the smell of rich dirt in the air and a pace of life that is sorely missed.
THE WRITER’S TOOLBOX
Also from her website, you can access her Journalist’s Toolbox. This is an excellent starting point for report writers and news research writers, young and old. If you are writing for a paper, a blog or school, her toolbox will help you check your facts.
MEMORIES OF 1968
Don’t miss her News Research Blog, “Behind the News” which is also available from her personal site.
The gem here is her 1968 Memoir. Time puts much in perspective. Forty years past the heat of the moment, all of us can take ourselves back with an objective mind. I wonder if you will see what I have seen… the more things change, the more they stay the same.
You’ll find a link to her Blog over on the right, under, “They Write, I Read.” If you visit, I’d love to read your Comments.
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