Getting the Story
When creating a story for publish in a newspaper or magazine, sometimes it is difficult for people to “get a story.” In a world where life is constantly changing, it is not always easy to decide what to write an article about.
However, with some tips from Dr. Julie Dodd’s MMC 2100, you will learn how to find story ideas with great ease. The first vital thing to do is as follows: Acknowledge what issue is important to your community.
If a plethora of your local residents are discussing a certain issue, a related story might warrant more interest in your article. Additionally, make sure you monitor national news and how it affects you on a local level.
By localizing news, you can create a relevant and intriguing publication. Subsequently, determine if your chosen topic will enable you to interview people and use them as sources.
If you have attainable sources, you can begin to conduct your interviews and create a wonderful story!
