I do think that everyone has their own story, however, the intrinsic value of each story will vary. In other words, I think that everyone has a story that they could tell, but since everyone's life is different, some stories might not be interesting or unique.
How do we, journalists, best access stories?
The best way to find a story is to ask people you know. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know if someone has an interesting story, but if we know someone well enough, they will likely divulge the information.
What might prevent us from telling (if we are the interviewed) or gathering (if we are the interviewer) these stories?
If we are being interviewed and it is a person that we don't know, then we might not be willing to tell this stranger. If we are interviewing someone we know, it will be easier, but the range of information will be limited.
The best way to find a story is to ask people you know. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know if someone has an interesting story, but if we know someone well enough, they will likely divulge the information.
What might prevent us from telling (if we are the interviewed) or gathering (if we are the interviewer) these stories?
If we are being interviewed and it is a person that we don't know, then we might not be willing to tell this stranger. If we are interviewing someone we know, it will be easier, but the range of information will be limited.
