The Q's and A's of Interviewing--For Writers
"The Q's and A's of Interviewing--For Writers" includes full-length profiles of Sharon Stone, Jonathan Winters and George Washington (yes, George Washington!) as well as authors, Joan Collins, Elmore Leonard and Richard North Patterson.
MAKE ANY ARTICLE SALEABLE!
Getting firsthand expert quotes will beef up any nonfiction work and make it more saleable. Learning the interviewing process will enable the writer to add vitality and credibility to a manuscript.
WRITE THE PERSONALITY PROFILE!
You don't have to interview Harrison Ford or Julia Roberts to sell a personality profile. Fascinating folks with unique lifestyles are everywhere. Editors want writers who can interview the common person who has done something uncommon.
"The Q's and A's of Interviewing--For Writers" is a practical, step-by-step guide to the interviewing process with chapters on:
- How to Get the Interview
- Preparing the Question
- Conducting the Interview
- Writing the Personality Profile
- Selling the Finished Manuscript
- The Magazine Marketplace
- Book Proposals
Quotes and Accolades
“I didn’t think I was that nice,But then you writers can do miracles.”
Karl Malden in a letter to author Cork Millner:
“Cork your book is fascinating, and I’m sure the first of its kind, giving writers the idea of what it takes to get an interview and do it properly.”
Actor Jimmy Stewart in a letter to Cork Millner