Comments on: Alex Blumberg’s Manifesto

By: CourtneyElizabeth

CourtneyElizabeth — Mon, 02 May 2005 06:08:59 +0000

I feel that Mr. Blumberg is directly calling me out on many of my stories. I have always had a fascination with the tales of individuals and have admittedly told the “story already told” on several occasions. It’s amazing the flaws you can see in yourself when someone makes a point of them.

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:25:10 +0000

This is a neat piece with neat ideas. I especially like his “and what’s interesting” formula. It is a smart way to figure out whether or not you should be writing about the aspect of something that you plan to write about. It is a great way to help you dig deeper and find that little point that you were looking for.

By: ElizabethWood Rodgers

ElizabethWood Rodgers — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 03:55:15 +0000

I do found this article compelling and enjoyed reading it. Thanks for posting it Dale! I loved hearing about his job and what he does now. His article was great and I again enjoyed it.

By: Ashley_C

Ashley_C — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 02:07:09 +0000

Alex had some great advice. Thanks for posting Dale! He is right…you do have to look for the interesting twist in a story. No one wants to hear the same old thing over and over. I think everyone has written something or done something that they now look back on with regret. Often mistakes are the best way to learn.
I am sure I have made that mistake in my writing before…I will certainly try not to do it again!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 04:14:32 +0000

I listen to NPR from time to time when I drive back to Auburn from home Sunday afternoons. This American Life is such an interesting show for people who are interested in the lives of others around them. I streamed Blumberg’s student’s interviews, and it sounds like he’s got some good future radio journalists in training.
Even though I’m a PR major, I love the feature aspect of the news– finding out about the lives of interesting people in the community and sharing these stories with an audience. Blumberg is obviously a great teacher of this.
Thanks for your post!

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 01:10:07 +0000

Love Alex’s Manifesto, Dale. It has meaning throughout communication practices, too. The story must always be compelling. I’m going to use this in future classes as required reading.

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 23:42:56 +0000

Alex Blumberg has some great advice! It couldn’t have come at a better time too!
I have a article due in my newswritting class tomorrow, and I’m trying to think of good story ideas. The “what’s interesting test” will definitely come into play tonight!
It sounds like Mr. Blumberg is a great guy to know!