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Nothing ever happens here…
AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
Story ideas
Candace Perkins BowenAEJMC Teach-In
Chicago, Aug. 8, 2012
Nothing is going on here…
• Nobody has any ideas
• We’ve covered all of this before.
• Our town is so boring.
• Students don’t read the paper anyway.
• Yadda yadda yadda
• What has made me angry lately?• What have I been curious about?• What am I planning to buy?• What did my best friend just ask?• What am I worried about?
Why not ask yourself some questions?
Experts Spokespersons
DoctorsCounty health
officialsLawyersPolice officersCollege profsAuto mechanics
Store employeesCompany
representativesRed Cross volunteer Even a school
public relations person
And where are the sources you need?
Reactive But not…
Ones who attended an event
Ones who have used a product
Ones who have experienced a situation
The first five clueless kids in the hall.
And where are the sources you need?
The answers are your stories!