There are moments in a reporters’ work life where there is nothing to do. 

I’m definitely going through one of those times. This occurs when you have only one or two interviews down, and the rest of the three people that you are waiting to call you back are just not calling you back quickly enough.

In all of that, you’re kind of just like… staring at your computer, going over your notes and if you’re done with that, you just browse online… in a productive manner, of course.  Or talk to everyone around you.

or it could be just a slow day because I have a headache that seems to periodicly start throbbing.

Either way, these slow moments don’t last long. All of a sudden, the phone starts ringing again and your’re madly typing and before you know it, the story gets done. 

So here’s a thought: Save a bored reporter! Call them back as soon as you can!