tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489081786433198045.post5711737855658978252..comments2023-10-09T13:17:08.094-04:00Comments on Tell me a story: Making use of minor charactersScott Blanchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991159243837923110noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489081786433198045.post-53126479960667827312009-07-28T08:29:17.191-04:002009-07-28T08:29:17.191-04:00The device is worth thinking about, weighing pros/...The device is worth thinking about, weighing pros/cons. We (journalists) have staked a lot on naming people in stories because it makes them real and thus enhances credibility with the reader. So, not naming them risks damaging credibility. It would be a matter of assessing what's most important to that particular story. One other option could be you use "Home Depot guy," for example, in the story, then have a breakout that IDs who he is for those who want to know a little bit more, and to enhance credibility.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070544514243407306noreply@blogger.com