Extra Credit

1.What are the steps involved in writing a story? Envision yourself doing these steps.

    The steps involved in writing a story include...

1. Show Up to the assignment
2. Introduce yourself, and smile.
3. Ask the right questions, but do not interrupt the interviewee.
4. Take notes on paper, and if you'd like, you can also use a voice recorder - but you must not rely on it. (It's recommended to use a voice recorder with a built in timer, so that you can mark down the timestamp on your notebook when they are saying something important.)
5. Try not use yes/no questions, try to encourage the interviewee to give long, story-like answers.
6. Thank them for their time, and ask for their contact info - in case you need to clarify a point.

2. What could be particularly challenging?

         Sometimes you may walk up to a person and ask them if they would like to be interviewed, and the respond "No." That could be a challenge, but you'll need to just get over it.

3. What resources might you use to overcome these challenges.

         Dress nicely so they take you seriously. Also, always have a smile on your face. It's crucial.