So my profile story was the hardest story for me this semester. I had a ridiculously hard time getting to either of my subjects and when I finally was able to talk to my guy it was a bit late. I'm not sure how I would specifically deal with this scenario if it was for a publication. I know there's always the option of just coming up with a story with the very little you have, but that's just an embarrassing story to have and I wouldn't even want to put my byline under that. I'm disappointed because both the subjects I had picked were really interesting but so difficult to get a hold of. I really like my profile subject, he's a really funny, nice guy. Even though the assignment is over I plan to continue to get a story from the both of them and maybe I can publish it somewhere.
I am really interested in covering the trial for the crime story. I think it's an important trial and seeing as to how I have never done it, I think it would be a great experience. Hopefully this story turns out better than the total bust with my profile.
Where am I?
The view from here
Doorway
Where is it? Is it in your neighborhood?
Gino
Corner of Haight and Octavia
I think it's awesome how you aren't giving up on your subjects, but if something seems like a lost cause just move on to something else, since journalism is all about the deadlines (redundant I know).
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