Elements of Storytelling FOCUS on ideas, voices and/or people have not had their story told? Ask a central question Ask yourself “why” five times What five other questions would audiences want answered? Look for a microcosm (a smaller story) Find a POV Sketch a story map CENTRAL COMPELLING CHARACTERS Search for motivation Capture emotion (Although) […]
Archive for March, 2013
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013
Seven Deadly Sins of Journalism with Kevin Goldberg
Gluttony–Fair Use Courts use these criteria to decide whether something is plagiarized or falls under Fair Use: 1. Nature of the Original Work 2. Nature of Use 3. Amount and Substantiality 4.Effect on Market Greed–-Reporter’s Privilege There is a reporter’s privilege in almost every state (sauf Wyoming) unless you are subpoenaed to testify before a federal court. Reporters face […]