James Andersen

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Location
Alpena, MI
School
Michigan State University
Expertise
Snack Foods, Fast Foods, Iconic Restaurants
  • As a lifelong Michigander, James enjoys traveling around the state and sampling Michigan's many delicacies.
  • His published work includes articles on everything from giant cinnamon rolls and beer to apples, road trip snacks, and iconic Michigan restaurants.
  • He is an avid sports fan and has won multiple sports writing awards from the Michigan Press Association.

Experience

James is a writer/editor with over a dozen years of professional experience. He spent over 13 years at The Alpena News, serving as sports writer, sports editor, page designer, and assistant managing editor. In addition to dabbling in freelance writing, James has also served as a writer/editor focusing on travel/tourism content for Red Oak Local, a Michigan-based publisher.

Education

James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Michigan State University, where he honed his writing/editing skills working for the university newspaper and several websites to cover MSU sports and campus events.

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