Here’s a reporting lesson I learned years ago from an ace reporter at The Washington Post when I worked there: (Almost) every interview you do should end with the exact same three questions.
Yes, the same questions! No matter the subject or source, there’s a formula to follow every time. (Within reason —?of course I don’t mean literally every interview, but you know.) This formula helps you fill in the blind spots you have around a topic, it helps you develop your source list, and it can lead to more story ideas down the road.
What are these magical questions three? Very simple:
? What would you like to talk about that I’m not asking about?
? Who else do you think I should talk to for this story?
? What are some trends or ideas in this area you think reporters should be covering?
Let’s dive in and explore why these are so crucial to the reporting process.
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3 个月Congrats Ricky