A large part of journalism, especially in news reporting and features, is telling the stories of people who have been through life-changing events. The nature of their experiences, however, may be so troubling that they may not wish to talk about it. Here lies one of the key interpersonal skills a journalist needs in getting the job done.
This article from Poynter gives 10 pieces of advice on how to get sources who may have been through a lot to relax and talk, as shared by five journalists who have covered sexual assault cases, people with mental illnesses and parents who have lost their children.
If you have a tip you would like to submit to us at Journalism.co.uk email us using this link.
Free daily newsletter
If you like our news and feature articles, you can sign up to receive our free daily (Mon-Fri) email newsletter (mobile friendly).
Related articles
- Ukrainian journalists are at a breaking point. It is time to make a change
- Three free AI-powered transcription tools for journalists
- 200 speakers you need at your next journalism event to avoid all-male panels
- We need to protect the safety and mental health of journalists covering Israel-Hamas war
- Award-winning journalist Sally Hayden: "I never chased this story, it came to me"
