Working on this profile project has been one of the more meaningful assignments I’ve done this semester, in large part because it compelled me to take my time, pay close attention, and grasp deeply another person’s story. Coming into this, I felt like writing a profile was going to be about gathering information, compiling quotes, and shaping them into a narrative. But once I finally sat down with Corrine and listened to her express herself on strength, injury, and helping the growth of athletes, it became clear that this whole project was more about connection than about anything else.
Interviewing her was a real lesson in what it means to ask good questions. It was really cool to interview someone who I was already close with, but I did not really know Corrine’s entire story, so it was very cool for me to get to know Corrine a little more. I realized that a profile isn’t just facts and background info, it’s more about understanding the person behind the achievements. That changed the way I approached the writing, because I wanted the profile to reflect who she is, not just what she does.
One other big takeaway had to do with the challenge of shaping such a big story into something organized and readable. Corrine has done a lot in her career already, and narrowing that down into a focused narrative forced me to think like a real journalist and made me choose details that were meaningful, building transitions, and letting her quotes guide the tone. It was definitely harder than I expected, but also really rewarding when everything finally came together.
In general, this project made me appreciate the work involved in telling someone’s story in such a way that feels real. I didn’t just walk away with a finished profile, but stronger interviewing skills, better writing instincts, and a deeper respect for people who share their experiences.
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