I’m currently in school and taking a few writing classes, and will be having a class speaker today who is a freelance journalist.

She is coming to talk about her career as a freelancer, and was hoping to engage in discussion with my class.

My question is: What questions should I ask her? I want to take advantage of having her there, as I am genuinely interested in pursuing a career in journalism.

Any suggestions?

Thank you so much!

If you were starting out your career today, what would you do differently and what would you do the same?

If you can talk to her personally you might ask if she would consider being a mentor to you.