ALISON HILL
Journalist | Writer | Emmy-nominated Producer
Published Work: Articles, Essays, Columns, Books
I write in a variety of journalistic forms and nonfiction styles and genres. I cover all kinds of topics, issues and stories, and consider myself a generalist journalist. Here's a selection of articles I've written over the years for publications such as Writer's Digest, Ms., Scout Life, Observer, Raleigh Magazine, New York Times, YourTango, and more.
Writer's Digest Column
A selection of articles from Alison Hill's Writer's Digest series of columns exploring different aspects of journalism. Choose one of the topics below or browse the whole series here.
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NEWS STORIES
Alison Hill is a stringer for The New York Times (since October 2023), and has covered political events and news (such as the impacts of Hurricane Helene) for the live blog, as well as contributing to various topical news features.
New York Times (Contributor/Stringer)
New York Times, November 2025 | Cancellations Can Hit Harder for Regional Airports
New York Times, November 2025 | Worries Mount as Air Traffic Delays Stretch to Second Day
New York Times, November 2025 | At Catholic Churches, Trump's Immigration Crackdown Takes Center Stage
LIFESTYLE FEATURES, LISTICLES, ESSAYS, OPINION, and more...
Alison Hill has written hundreds of features, essays, listicles, and blogs for print and digital publications over the years. Here's a selection of her work available online.
The Family That Fleas Together - Raleigh Magazine, print and digital editions
Why Did I Buy That? - Raleigh Magazine, print and digital editions
TV Veterinarians Expand the Profession's Profile - Veterinary Practice News, print and digital editions.
The Truth About 5 of North America’s Most Misunderstood Animals - Scout Life, print and digital editions
The World's Fastest, Longest and Most Inspiring Zip Lines - Scout Life, print and digital editions
I’m a Writer Who Hates Pitching—Help! - WritersDigest.com and Writer's Market, 100th Edition
5 Ways Hiking Made Me a Better Freelance Writer - WritersDigest.com
Why the new American Halloween doesn’t hold a jack-o’-lantern to the old Welsh way - Nation.Cymru
A Child's Halloween in Wales - Medium
5 Real Paranormal Studies Conducted by U.S. Universities - Listosaur.com republished on Medium
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