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Scenario

When Your Truthful Reporting Still Hurts Your Sources

I keep writing profiles of people who trust me with their stories but when the piece comes out they feel betrayed by how I framed them even though I told the truth

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between factual accuracy and relational harm reveals journalism's inherent ethical tensions.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Journalism and creative non-fiction?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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