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.
I feel you did a solid job addressing all the points fully.
ReplyDeleteI really agree to your first answer. I definitely think people have their own story, and how interesting the story is May vary.
ReplyDeleteI agree, not everyone has a national news-worthy story, but everyone has something interesting enough to write about. The value of someone's story is often relative.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of you can't tell if someone has an interesting story until you dig for it and someone you may not know could be easier to ask more daring questions with than someone you know.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the person gathering the story the story that actually has the ability to make it a strong/unique piece?
ReplyDeleteI agree, not everyone has an interesting story or on the other side of the spectrum, not everyone wants to tell their story.
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