Mastering the art of tough questions

Whether it's cornering a wrongdoer or approaching a grieving relative, asking hard questions can be made easier via a combination of factors such as preparation, delivery, and followup, Steve Buttry writes: "Whatever the setting, the source absolutely controls what she will say. No one has to talk to you. Ever. Reporters don’t have subpoena power. But you absolutely control how you will write the story. Sources can blog their own stories, but they cannot dictate yours."

May 12, 2015

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