2022-06-08 08:56
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Focus on specific case studies and characters when writing a development story
By: Catherine Edwards-journalism
A new guide from the European Journalism Centre defines development reporting as "coverage that brings attention to the global social, cultural and political issues and challenges affecting the development of people, communities and places", encompassing climate, migration and healthcare reporting among many other issues.
This type of reporting is essential and increasingly sought-after, but because these stories are often complex and long-term, it can be hard to nail down a concise pitch. The key: do not try to take on the entire topic in one article, but think about the core of the story you want to tell.
The guide shares some handy tips, including:
The full guide also includes links to topic-based pitching resources, advice from editors on structuring your pitch, and do's and don'ts for ethical reporting on development stories.
