Continuing to work on the Destination Story

I am continuing to research and interview people for my article about Avon, NC. I have found interesting information about the Outer Banks ( Avon is located within) and how it is called the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because there have been so many shipwrecks over the years. I have scheduled an interview tomorrow with a local man who owns a tackle shop and is very knowledgeable about fishing, tourists, etc. I also am waiting for a response from a real estate agent from Outer Beaches Reality. I am going to also interview a man who has been vacationing in Avon for the past 20 years. I think it will be interesting to see how Avon has changed over the years. I know that about 20 years ago there was only one stoplight in the whole town. Now there are chain stores such as Waves ( they sell beach bags, towels, etc.) and Subway restaurant. I hope this article will be interesting and successful!

Avon, North Carolina

For our destination story I chose Avon, NC. It is a small town in the Outer Banks that has become much more popular over the past ten years with tourism. Before then, there was only one stoplight in the entire town. It is a gorgeous, but small place that, for a long time, was a hidden treasure. I think it will be interesting to get an interview with someone who has been vacationing there for many years. I would also like to get the perspective of a local. Tomorrow I am going to try and contact someone who works at a fishing store, restaurant, a real estate agent, a park ranger or anyone I come along while doing my research. I look forward to finding out interesting information on Avon and relaying it in my article.

Bryan

Interview with Bryan Rothamel.

Journalism Problems

I had some trouble with my "stranger" story. I didn't realize we had to interview someone local and did a phone interview instead. While it was very interesting and Ever and I spoke to each other in both English and Spanish, I understand the need to conduct an in-person interview. Also, I had trouble with my secondary source. I asked a professor that I know well to answer some questions for me, but she never got back to me. She still hasn't. I am disappointed with how my story turned out. I think it could have been a lot better, but I have learned from my mistakes this time and hope that my next story will be more organized and interesting.

Learning about Feature Writing and preparing for "The Stranger" article

Although I have read many newspapers and feature stories, I never realized how many categories of feature writing there are. A feature story, I've learned, can basically be written about anything that has to do with human interest. The stories are much more interesting besides being factual. I am really looking forward to writing my first feature story on the stranger. I love learning about other cultures and traveling and have studied abroad in both Spain and Argentina. I know what it feels like to be an outsider and have people look at you and think about you differently. I am excited to interview someone who feels this way in the United States. The U.S. is a place where many people come for jobs and a better life. Many people look at the U.S. as a land of opportunity an it will be interesting to see it from their perspective.