During Mass Comm Week there were many people speaking and events taking place. After consideration I decided to attend the Michael Quintanilla’s: Confession of a Disco Maniac. It started off with an introduction and some groovy music. Quintanilla is an established journalist and has been to places like Milan and Paris where he has done fashion work as well. He talked about stories growing up in San Antonio which is also my home town. He also spoke about people who influenced him. His most influential person was no other but his mother, who use to drive him to the night crime scenes where his stories would take place. I was most inspired by his work done at the LA Times. The story that came close to home was one about the discrimination between Mexican American children. After Quintanilla shared a personal story about a friend of his whom past away from AIDS, there was no dry eye in the room. I felt every story had a meaning and it was up to us to interpret it for ourselves. He is currently a reporter for the San Antonio Express News. Throughout the event Quintanilla pulled things from his trunk and taught his audience the tips, they include:
1.Listen to tape-recorded interviews with a critical ear. Do you interrupt the speaker too often?
2.If you see something interesting three times, it merits a story.
3.Carry a notebook and jot down interesting phrases or dialog.
4.Eavesdrop.
5.Hang out after the interview is “over.” The best zingers often come when your sources think the interview is over.
6.Be aware that your reputation often precedes you and act accordingly.
7.Be willing to experiment with different mediums and with writing style, incorporate dialog and use first or third person.
8.Read your stories aloud and listen for rhythm and cadence. (www.txstatemcweek.com)
Picture by Janelle Madrid
1.Listen to tape-recorded interviews with a critical ear. Do you interrupt the speaker too often?
2.If you see something interesting three times, it merits a story.
3.Carry a notebook and jot down interesting phrases or dialog.
4.Eavesdrop.
5.Hang out after the interview is “over.” The best zingers often come when your sources think the interview is over.
6.Be aware that your reputation often precedes you and act accordingly.
7.Be willing to experiment with different mediums and with writing style, incorporate dialog and use first or third person.
8.Read your stories aloud and listen for rhythm and cadence. (www.txstatemcweek.com)
Picture by Janelle Madrid
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