A new edition of a practical guide to all aspects of interviewing for writers and journalists—from how to use digital tools effectively to what to do when you have no time to prepare
A new edition of a practical guide to all aspects of interviewing for writers and journalists—from how to use digital tools effectively to what to do when you have no time to prepare
Good interviewing is the key to good reporting and great stories, and this book demonstrates step by step how to manage the process. It's a difficult skill to acquire and it can be stressful, but readers will learn how to approach a total strangers and elicit information on a topic about which the reader knows nothing. This guide explains how to prepare, outlines the difference between "soft" and "hard" interviews, and discusses how to make the most of any interview situation. With tips and examples from leading journalists, and covering basic to advanced techniques, thisis an essential tool for journalists, journalism teachers, researchers, and writers.
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"The quintessential catch-all of journalism interviewing with tips, techniques and tales covering all interviewing forms in one easy-to-read volume." —Australian Studies in Journalism
"An essential guide to interviewing for both new and experienced scribes. . . . a must-have reference book." —Michael Meanwell, author, The Wealthy Writer
Author Biography
Gail Sedorkin is a radio and newspaper journalist, a journalism teacher, and the coauthor of Get Your Message Across and Reporting in a Multimedia World.
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