Meet a Suite-er: Kelly Whitt (Astronomy and Space)

Posted by Lima Al-Azzeh Oct 27, 2008

Astronomy and Space feature writer, Kelly Whitt, has been a dedicated part of our Suite101 community for some time now. In this brief interview, Kelly candidly tells us about her two loves: writing and space.

1.) How long have you been writing for Suite and what inspired you to apply to be a writer?

I started working for Suite in the summer of 2006. I worked at Astronomy magazine before becoming a stay-at-home mom and missed being able to share my love of space with a broad audience.

2.) Do you have any tips for writers just starting to write for the web?

Get to the point. In writing for magazines, you have time to hook readers with clever introductions, but on the web readers have a million other choices at their fingertips. Start throwing out information fast and furious.

3.) What has been your "Suite-est" accomplishment since writing for the site?

One of my biggest accomplishments on Suite was winning the Editor's Choice award five times so far. It is something I strive for every time I write an article.

4.) What's your favourite thing about writing for Suite?

I love that I have such a huge reach in sharing information about astronomy to thousands of people each day. Writing for the web can be quite a challenge because we are essentially working by ourselves in our homes, which can feel quite isolating. But when you receive comments from people around the world who are so thankful and appreciative of the articles you've written, it helps you remember that real people are reading your work and are grateful for the information you provide.