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Gonzo Reporting
Whatgonzoever?
Gonzo journalism is a style of reporting that breaks away from traditional methods. Instead of relying on pseudo-objectivity, corporate facts, and rhetorical quotes, Gonzo journalists based on their own experiences and observations to tell the story. Highly personal and subjective account is the bedrock principle of Gonzo. It is based.
Neutrality is Deception.
“So much for Objective Journalism. Don't bother to look for it here--not under any byline of mine; or anyone else I can think of. With the possible exception of things like box scores, race results, and stock market tabulations, there is no such thing as Objective Journalism. The phrase itself is a pompous contradiction in terms.”
― Hunter S. Thompson (Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72)
Catechism
- Immerse yourself fully in the story. Don't just observe from the sidelines.
- Subjective perspective with your personal experiences, feelings, and opinions as part of the narrative.
- Use of first person narrative with putting yourself at the center of the story.
- Add authenticity and intimacy to your writing.
- Experiment with creative writing techniques such as stream-of-consciousness, vivid imagery, and unconventional storytelling methods.
- Gonzo reporting frequently challenges authority figures, societal norms, and mainstream narratives.
- Be willing to question and critique established power structures.
- Embrace risk-taking and adventurousness in your reporting.
- Don't shy away from controversial topics or situations that others might find uncomfortable.
- While gonzo journalism allows for subjectivity and creative interpretation, honesty and transparency are still paramount.
- Be clear about what is fact, what is opinion, and what is embellishment.
- Focus on capturing the essence of the story rather than just the facts.
- Gonzo reporting is more about conveying the feeling and atmosphere of an event rather than providing a dry recitation of facts.
- Gonzo journalism must still adhere to basic ethical principles of journalism, such as accuracy, fairness, and respect for individuals' privacy and dignity.
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