To paraphrase Richard Nilsen, you can use all the fancy editing and whiz bang jiggers you want, but what makes a great story is having something to say.Nilsen has been a reporter and feature writer for the Arizona Republic for 22 years. His cluttered desk and welcoming smile made me feel quite comfortable during our tour of the AZ Republic.
As I strolled by, Nilsen, like a good reporter, was curious to know what our group was doing there. We talked for a few minutes, and then I had to rejoin the group.
It wasn't so much what Nilsen said that impressed me; it was the way he made me feel. While we chatted, I rather felt like Tiger Woods was taking time out of his daily routine to give me a few golf tips.
Curiosity is not only the key to fighting boredom, it's also the key to good reporting. Fortunately, for reporters, there is no key for fighting curiosity.
Rick Burd
Wickenburg High School
Wickburg, Ariz
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