Reporters' observations can add feeling and perspective to a story. Explaining the complex means slowing down the writing and omitting material which will only confuse readers. Only tell readers what they need to know to understand the story. Taking readers right to the scene is much better than telling them about it. They're as important as good beginnings.
Good writers know where their stories are going.
They often have the ending in mind before they get there. Encourage reporters to think about where they want the story to end when they're thinking about the opening. It forces the reporter to have a sharper focus. Don Gibb teaches journalism at Ryerson Polytechnic University and has led numerous workshops on writing and reporting for the CDNA and individual daily newspapers.