Geri Spieler

Research Like a Reporter: A Writer’s Guide

Journalistic skills can make every kind of writing stronger. Whether you’re writing fiction, memoir, essays, articles, or a book, your use of careful research, fact-checking, interviewing, observation, and attention to context will give your work depth and credibility. Readers may forgive an occasional mistake, but when the details feel wrong, they stop trusting the writer. Learn how to ask the right questions, verify what you know, and get the details right.

Geri Spieler is an award-winning freelance writer, research director, author and expert researcher with extensive experience in investigative journalism and content creation. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, well-researched content for top publications like San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times; 150+ published research reports at Gartner.