Re: [videoblogging] Need advice on how to conduct an interview for use on a blog.
Hi, can anyone recommend any books or articles, etc, that give advice on how to conduct an interview with a guest. I am looking for tips on things to do, and not do during an interview with a guest, from the perspective of being the host. OK, thanks, Ed. Creative Cow Magazine covered this in...I think it was their February issue. The big thing to remember is that it's the guest who's the focus, not you, so just ask a question and let the guest riff. If you need to steer them back onto an intended topic, just ask a follow up question, but let the guest run. Also, prep is good. Lots of guests appreciate knowing the questions you'll be asking in advance, and this gives you both time to work out what angle the interview will be taking. Working out the questions in advance, and even writing them down, can be good because it gives you a chance to ensure you've got all your bases covered. Draw up an outline of points, if it helps you think of more questions. Also, too much is better than not enough. It's better to have an interview go long than it is to have missed a major point. Other than that, just remember you're there to let the guest talk, and it'll go fine. Unless it's a hostile interview, in which case, disregard that. :) -- Rhett. http://www.weatherlight.com/freetime http://www.weatherlight.com/greentime
Re: [videoblogging] Need advice on how to conduct an interview for use on a blog.
i would also add the basic journalism stuff like dont ask a question to which the answer is yes or no i have done many interviews and prefer not to give my questions in advance since i like the answers to be fresh and not thought out in advance On 4/9/07, J. Rhett Aultman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, can anyone recommend any books or articles, etc, that give advice on how to conduct an interview with a guest. I am looking for tips on things to do, and not do during an interview with a guest, from the perspective of being the host. OK, thanks, Ed. Creative Cow Magazine covered this in...I think it was their February issue. The big thing to remember is that it's the guest who's the focus, not you, so just ask a question and let the guest riff. If you need to steer them back onto an intended topic, just ask a follow up question, but let the guest run. Also, prep is good. Lots of guests appreciate knowing the questions you'll be asking in advance, and this gives you both time to work out what angle the interview will be taking. Working out the questions in advance, and even writing them down, can be good because it gives you a chance to ensure you've got all your bases covered. Draw up an outline of points, if it helps you think of more questions. Also, too much is better than not enough. It's better to have an interview go long than it is to have missed a major point. Other than that, just remember you're there to let the guest talk, and it'll go fine. Unless it's a hostile interview, in which case, disregard that. :) -- Rhett. http://www.weatherlight.com/freetime http://www.weatherlight.com/greentime -- http://geekentertainment.tv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [videoblogging] Need advice on how to conduct an interview for use on a blog.
there was a rocking session on this at Boston Podcamp - I lived blogged it - really good advice http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2006/09/interview_techn.html The speakers were excellent and they also gave me lots of follow advice via email. B _ From: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 5:20 PM To: videoblogging@yahoogroups.com Subject: [videoblogging] Need advice on how to conduct an interview for use on a blog. Hi, can anyone recommend any books or articles, etc, that give advice on how to conduct an interview with a guest. I am looking for tips on things to do, and not do during an interview with a guest, from the perspective of being the host. OK, thanks, Ed. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
