Take time during an interview to build a relationship with your subject. Use these four tips during your next interview: Listen. Show you care. Ask for more. And remember: time equals trust.
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Struggling with how to start a story? Forget the rules. Focus on the promise. “By and large, using all five W’s (who, what, where, why, when) results in a really bulky sentence,” says retired Seattle Times reporter and writing instructor Jack Broom. “You don’t want your first sentence to be bulky. You want it to be enticing, a promise of something to come.” Avoid putting the name of an organization, exact dates, quotes or more than...
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Northern Wasco County PUD freelance writer Kathy Ursprung knows the creative power of haikus. When Kathy finds herself feeling pressure, she has an unconventional way to calm her nerves and focus her writing. She writes poetry.
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Think of a story as a house. Many writers and photographers never get past the front yard. To help readers care about your story, take time to develop trust with your subject. Go inside the home to uncover the story’s heart.
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Ruralite Services may not offer a cash prize or recording contract, but every month the editorial team listens for striking voices, too. Are you ready to sing?
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Pair useful stories with pictures that capture moments. This was the core takeaway for public power communicators and freelance writers at the Ruralite Communicators’ Workshop. Read on for more workshop tips, then share your own!
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