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What changes in an instant
The L.A. fires, moments of change, and how the economic system works for storytellers. And doesn't.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
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How to interview people who don’t want to talk, Part 2
An award-winning investigative reporter shares his tips and tricks on finding evidence and questioning sources with information to hide.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
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Don’t get stonewalled: How to interview people who don’t want to talk
It’s one thing to interview friendly sources and guests. But what about those who don’t trust you? Part 1 of a two-part issue on interviewing the…
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Elaine Appleton Grant
The power of asking the right question
Formulating a “driving question” can mean the difference between failure and success of your story, show, or other longform work.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
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Interviewing well is a dance
Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Stay silent. Dig deeper. Be mindful. Also, learning from filmmaker Ava DuVernay.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
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And then what happened?
If you want to capture the heart of the human experience, level up your interviewing skills. Here's how.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
Great storytelling is built on revealing interviews. Are yours falling flat?
Stop skimming the surface. Here's how to show up.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
The real role of the interviewer — and how I got it all wrong
Interviewing isn’t what you think. It’s leadership.
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Elaine Appleton Grant
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Help Wanted: Skilled Moderator for Lively Conversations
You’re great at one-on-one interviews. So why is moderating a panel discussion so hard?
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Elaine Appleton Grant
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