It is not only a question of whether the emergency responders will answer your call. It is also HOW they answer your call that counts.
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The Power of Using a Motivator in Your Storytelling
In my writing workshops, I often talk about what I consider to be the BIG motivators that make stories work. You can attach your story
What to Bring With You to Cover a Riot
Do you really need a gas mask? Do you need a helmet, flak jacket and what kind of camera? Here is some practical advice.
Veteran TV Journalists Share Ferguson Experiences
I interviewed a half dozen senior journalists who were on the ground covering the story in Ferguson, Missouri and, interestingly, most said the police treated
Why Don’t More Photojournalists Become News Directors?
Former Photojournalist Lane Michaelsen, an old friend of mine, is the new corporate news director for Sinclair Broadcasting. It is noteworthy that Sinclair, the biggest
Two Stories 39 Years Apart-excellence under fire
Here is a story I wrote for Poynter.org about CNN’s Ivan Watson’s reporting from Iraq. The remarkable story reminded me of a story that Columbia
