The Craft of Interviewing

By John Brady

Categories: Education & Teaching

John Brady, a former editor of Writer's Digest, explains how journalists and writers prepare for, conduct and use interviews. The book covers research, landing an interview, asking good questions, building rapport, handling hostile or reluctant subjects, taking notes and recording, and turning answers into a finished story. Brady draws on advice and examples from many well-known interviewers and reporters, making it a practical guide for anyone who needs to get people talking.

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