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What is pre-reporting, and do I really need it? - The Open Notebook

Summary by The Open Notebook
Many reporters are hesitant to invest time or money into a potential story without a guarantee of compensation, but they overlook pre-reporting—or developing a story before it's accepted for publication—at their own peril. A well-planned pre-reporting process helps journalists test their ideas, strengthen communication with their sources, build trust in a coverage area, write strong pitches, and ultimately develop richer stories. Pre-reporting, …
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Many reporters are hesitant to invest time or money into a potential story without a guarantee of compensation, but they overlook pre-reporting—or developing a story before it's accepted for publication—at their own peril. A well-planned pre-reporting process helps journalists test their ideas, strengthen communication with their sources, build trust in a coverage area, write strong pitches, and ultimately develop richer stories. Pre-reporting, …

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The Open Notebook broke the news in on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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