Before I start working on a story, I get background information on what the story is going to be about. I conduct my own background research before setting up an interview. I then call the person/business that I am interested in talking to and ask for permission to do a news story on them. While on the phone, we will set up a time and place where we will meet for the interview.

I always think of my five W's when writing my interview questions. When interviewing the owner of dance studio, Starsin Motion, my questions were as follows:

• Will you say your name and spell it?

• When did this business get started?

• What classes do your offer?

• What age range do you teach?

• Why did you start this business?

• How did you get into dance?

• Do you have any advice for any coaches or dancers that want to start their own studio?

• Are you willing to provide help to different dance teams in the district?

• is there anything else you would like the viewers to know?

After the interview is over I then set up the camera to get B-roll footage on the topics that were discussed in the interview.