About Me
Hi, I'm Vic! I'm a 24-year-old writer, journalist and photographer based in New York City. My writing and photography has appeared in People, Epicenter NYC, Our Town Downtown, Cooper Squared, the Arizona Republic and the Arizona Daily Star. I have a master's degree in magazine journalism from New York University and a bachelors's degree in journalism from the University of Arizona.
Throughout my career, I've written about entertainment, health, arts and culture, crime, cannabis and more. I love writing profiles and features of any topic - but particularly around music, video games and community solutions. I also run a Substack called Virtual Insanity where I explore different facets of arts and culture, provide media recommendations and post other written content.
Aside from my work as a journalist, I am a songwriter, music producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist. You can check out my music on all streaming platforms – either under my artist name Vic Mystic or my band Welcoming Committee.
For any press releases, story ideas, or other opportunities, contact me at vicverbalaitis@gmail.com.
“A writer needs three things: experience, observation, and imagination; any two of which — at times, any one of which — can supply the lack of the others.”
William Faulkner