Is anyone out there? Sourcing news stories

The gap between getting a news assignment and pinning down sources can feel daunting, writes Geoffrey Giller in this article in The Open Notebook.

"You have little time to seek out suitable sources, and once you find them, the pressure is on to make the most of the interviews. But there are ways to make the news-reporting experience less stressful." Read more.

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