The first step involved in writing a story is being prepared. This is one of the most important parts of journalism along with showing up and being on time. You must be prepared to get background research and to get information from primary sources. When you write the story you first should identify the 5 W's. This clarifies what is important information and what is not. Then you must write in an inverted pyramid style, incorporating the main emphasis of the story and filling in the minor details as you go along.
2. What could be particularly challenging?
Finding primary sources could be very challenging at times. Often, it is hard to go outside of one's comfort zone into the realm of possibilities. Many times journalists are rejected, but they must throw their comfort to the wind and do what might seem unusual.
3. What resources might you use to overcome these challenges.
Being as informed as you can be is anyone's best weapon. When people do not provide themselves with adequate preparation, they are not able to help themselves and must face the consequences. Although you cannot be held accountable for what you do not know, you can be held accountable for not being prepared.
